&above is an AI product agency based in London, working with scale-ups and enterprises across the UK and beyond. Building AI capability in-house is the right instinct - most companies just underestimate the burden. Hiring is slow, managing specialist engineers pulls leaders from the day job, and internal builds often stall unmaintained. Meanwhile every team runs its own ChatGPT: knowledge leaves when people do, work gets duplicated, and nothing compounds.
Our model removes the burden: we hire the AI engineers, we manage them, and they work embedded in your team. You build in-house capability without the hiring risk or the management load, and the capability transfers to your people as we go. We deliver through two tiers:
Forward-deployed engineers - senior AI engineers embedded in your team, shipping working systems inside your real workflows.
AI Product Squads - engineers plus product management and design, for AI-native products and agent systems that need the full build.
Every engagement starts small and reversible: a workshop to align teams and test what's possible, then a proof of concept, then the embedded squad - so you see working software before committing serious investment.
The proof is AI products people use daily: an agentic sales system used every day by 5,000 Google Cloud sellers; an embedded squad of 10 that ran for 2.5 years at Tesco and cut creative compliance reviews from four weeks to days; a Creative Intelligence agent turning Sage's fragmented campaign data into answers; and AI property valuations for Upstix, shipped in 7 days. We've supported partners through $3.25bn in funding rounds via product and design.
Whether you need an AI consultancy, an AI agent development partner, or an AI agency in London to turn scattered AI usage into an owned, compounding system, the first step is a no-commitment chemistry session with our leadership.
Clients consistently highlight &above's competitive pricing and excellent value for cost. They commend the company's ability to deliver high-quality work on time, with flexible and responsive project management, making them a suitable choice for various budget sizes.
Some reviews noted that greater clarity at the start of projects could reduce iterations. This highlights an area for potential improvement in initial project scoping and dependency alignment.
Effective Project Management
&above's project management was generally well-received, with structured workflows and clear communication ensuring smooth project execution and client satisfaction. Agile methodologies were effectively employed.
Valued Cultural and Budgetary Fit
Clients often chose &above for their cultural fit and budget compatibility, appreciating the value for money and alignment with company values, which contributed to a smooth collaborative process.
High-Quality Deliverables On Time
Multiple reviews highlight &above's ability to deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines. Clients were satisfied with the quality and timeliness of deliverables, from UI design to video production.
Positive Client Relationship and Support
&above's team was noted for their responsiveness, collaboration, and support throughout projects, extending beyond initial delivery to ensure successful product launches and ongoing client satisfaction.
Impressive Creativity and Innovation
Clients appreciated &above's creativity and innovative approach, particularly in branding, video production, and marketing collateral. Their ability to create engaging, visually appealing content was frequently mentioned.
"They had spot-on timings and excellent communication."
Apr 4, 2024
Managing Director, Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Samuel Williams
Verified
Hospitality & leisure
Hertford, England
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
&above provided branding design for a hotel. The client wasted to launch a new member club concept and worked together with the team to create a brand design for their project.
&above’s work received positive feedback from the client and resulted in higher guest engagement for the hotel. The team's promptness and excellent communication resulted in a positive partnership. Beyond their technical expertise, their creative and innovative culture stood out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Managing Director of Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Hotel
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire &above to accomplish?
Re brand
SOLUTION
How did you find &above?
Referral
Why did you select &above over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
How many teammates from &above were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Branding design for a new member club concept
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Guest engagement
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes - they had spot-on timings and excellent communication
What was your primary form of communication with &above?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Young, creative & innovative culture
Are there any areas for improvement or something &above could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Design & Dev for Management & Leadership Training Co
Web DesignWeb Development
Less than $10,000
Mar. - Aug. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were motivated to make the project a success."
Aug 8, 2023
Founder, Managing Without Power
Joris Merks-Benjaminsen
Verified
Education
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
RCCO designed and developed a company website for a management and leadership training company. The goal was to increase leads and promote the client's book.
RCCO delivered a high-quality website, demonstrating a great working structure and delivering on time. The team showed a great combination of digital knowledge, creativity, strategic understanding, and project management skills. Moreover, they were friendly and interested in the project's success.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of Managing Without Power
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Run management and leadership training
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire RCCO to accomplish?
Get leads for my trainings
Promote my book
SOLUTION
How did you find RCCO?
Previous experience
Why did you select RCCO over others?
Quality work
How many teammates from RCCO were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Design and Build my company site
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
High-quality website
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Structure, delivered on time
What was your primary form of communication with RCCO?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Combination of digital knowledge, creative skills, strategic understanding and project management skills. Friendly staff, nice to work with, they were motivated to make the project a success
Are there any areas for improvement or something RCCO could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Ambitious companies like Google trust us to design & build the future of their business across sales, marketing, operations, learning - and they keep coming back. Eight years, more than 20 teams, global products. But what keeps clients with us isn't just what we build. It's how we work. We’re &above: a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, engineers and AI specialists who embed with clients to co-own outcomes.
Meet the Team
Josh KingCTO
Jordan RichardsCEO
Verified means Clutch independently confirmed &above is a legally registered business, financially sound (Creditsafe: Low Risk), and backed by 12 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
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