Name: The Lightning Group
Address: 6th Floor, 2 Leman St, London, United Kingdom, London, England, E1 8FA, GB
Telephone: +447748486953
Price range: $100 - $149
Rating: 4.6

We build impactful, AI first digital products.

We're an AI first digital partner working with businesses of all sizes, to design and develop AI first digital products that improve customer experience, efficiency, productivity and revenue using our in-house teams of digital strategists, business analysts, designers, developers and AI experts. We tackle your biggest business challenges and opportunities, delivering start up agility with enterprise grade execution. Unlike traditional consultancies or digital partners, we don’t just advise — we design and build. Whether it’s digital transformation, launching new ventures, or embedding AI into your operations, we bring hands-on expertise and a startup mindset to everything we do. We partner with organisations who want to stay ahead of the curve, whether they’re scaling startups, global enterprises, or investment firms looking to build the next big thing. Founder + Lightning was born from a deep network of entrepreneurs, investors, and product leaders—people who have built, scaled, and exited successful businesses. We work with a select group of clients over the long term. Unlike large consultancies, we choose depth over volume—ensuring that you are always a top priority, not just another account. Our model is built on true partnership, where we embed within your business, working side by side to drive real business impact. The next wave of digital transformation will be AI-powered. Whether you’re looking to modernise, build, or invest in the future—let’s talk.

Min project size
$25,000+
Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
London, England
Year founded
Founded 2015
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Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+

Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr

Rating for cost 4.3 /5

What Clients Have Said

The Lightning Group is noted for good value for cost, with clients highlighting budget-friendly pricing and timely delivery. They have successfully managed projects for small to mid-sized teams, emphasizing a strong culture fit and responsiveness, though some noted occasional delays due to changing requirements.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$200,000 - $999,999 based on 2 reviews

< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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The Lightning Group Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.6

Quality 4.6
Schedule 4.5
Cost 4.3
Willing to Refer 4.8

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Strong Technical Expertise

The Lightning Group is praised for their development skills across multiple projects, delivering complex solutions like digital platforms, marketplace apps, and community networks. Their technical understanding is highlighted as a key strength by clients in various industries.
Effective Project Management

Clients consistently commend The Lightning Group for structured and transparent project management. They deliver on time, adapt to changing requirements, and maintain clear communication, ensuring projects meet client expectations.
Cultural Fit and Value for Cost

Clients appreciate The Lightning Group's cultural fit and perceive their services as offering good value for cost. This combination makes them a preferred choice over other vendors.
Room for Improvement in Billing Processes

While overall client feedback is positive, there is a mention of potential improvement in processes related to contracting and billing, suggesting an area for The Lightning Group to refine.
Responsive and Available Team

The team at The Lightning Group is described as highly responsive and readily available, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and ensuring client needs are consistently met throughout the project lifecycle.
Positive Impact on Business Metrics

Projects completed by The Lightning Group have resulted in measurable improvements such as increased user engagement, revenue generation, and improved job completion rates, directly impacting clients' core metrics positively.

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Custom Software Development Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Nov. 2023 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They've grasped both the technical requirements and the bigger picture of what we need to achieve."

May 8, 2024

Founder, Tidal Services

Ralf Hodgson

Other industries
Darlington, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

The Lightning Group provides custom software development services for a window cleaning services company. The team has built two mobile apps, an admin panel, and an online booking system.

The Lightning Group's solutions have improved job completion rates, service reliability, and operational KPIs for the client. The team always delivers on time and adapts quickly to changes in the scope of work. Their structured and transparent project management process is commendable.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Tidal Services

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A platform connecting window cleaning customers to window cleaning providers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The Lightning Group to accomplish?

Software development and project management

SOLUTION

How did you find The Lightning Group?

Referral

Why did you select The Lightning Group over others?

High ratings
Great culture fit
Good value for cost

How many teammates from The Lightning Group were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Building a fully managed marketplace connecting window cleaners to customers across 2 mobile apps, 1 admin panel and 1 web booking process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We saw a measurable improvement in job completion rates and a reduction in claim rates after the new features were launched.
The product has consistently supported our operational KPIs and helped improve service reliability.
Founder and Lightning delivered on time and their development work directly impacted our core metrics.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Founder and Lightning were highly responsive throughout the project and delivered key milestones on time. Their project management process was structured and transparent, with regular check-ins and clear documentation. They adapted quickly to changes in our priorities and consistently aligned their development with our operational needs.

What was your primary form of communication with The Lightning Group?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most was how quickly Founder and Lightning understood the problem we were trying to solve. They've grasped both the technical requirements and the bigger picture of what we need to achieve, which made the development process much more efficient and focused.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The Lightning Group could have done differently?

N/A

RATINGS

5.0

Custom Software Development Product Design UX/UI Design
$200,000 to $999,999
Nov. 2022 - June 2033

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They take the time to understand our business and its needs."

Mar 26, 2024

President, Elizabeth's Smile

Jeff Kimball

Other industries
Washington, District of Columbia
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Founder and Lightning is developing a community network for a children's support group. The team is responsible for building a platform where users can establish connections and garner expert advice and counseling through extensive grief research.

Founder and Lightning is able to improve the number of people joining the network, much to the client's delight. The team is highly efficient from a workflow standpoint, and internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the service provider's work culture and vast technical understanding.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of Elizabeth's Smile

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We support children grieving the loss of a parent.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Founder and Lightning to accomplish?
Create a community where grieving people can come together

SOLUTION

How did you find Founder and Lightning?

Referral

Why did you select Founder and Lightning over others?

High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit

How many teammates from Founder and Lightning were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We start from the premise that no child should grieve without support. Unresolved grief can lead to a lifetime of challenges, from problems at school or finding a job to mental health, among others. When children who grieve get the support they need, they have an opportunity to lead a full life. We are creating a proprietary online community which we’re calling the Smile Network. Product Vision All children of incurably ill parent(s) can change the trajectory of their lives through The Smile Network.
The Smile Network is a context-aware, community-focused aide, enabling children to grow relationships and process grief with the help of their parents’ network. It offers the most comprehensive online support to grieving children, bringing together expert advice and grief research to facilitate active support and access to life opportunities via their connections. The goal in building this community is to create social connections to the parents’ networks, provide help to the child when needed, and provide a means by which the child can access information about their parent.
The social connection will be established by the parents providing invitations to family, friends and colleagues, which is important because one of the things that happens when a parent dies is the child loses access to the other parent’s network. Participants in the network will pledge to help children with a wide variety of things ranging from finding a job to school tutoring or getting through a difficult day. Finally, we want to create a place where memories can be shared and accessed in any number of mediums.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

the development of network with people joining it.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Founder + Lightning was the best partner / consultant I have worked with over the past 25 years. They are exceptional in every way. They managed the project very well, through the use of a Project Lead. Expectations and deliverables were clear. They worked well, ahead of schedule and on-budget.They were responsive, innovative - a true value-add.

What was your primary form of communication with Founder and Lightning?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The culture, which comes from the top. They take the time to understand our business and its needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Founder and Lightning could have done differently?

There's nothing they need to improve on.

RATINGS

5.0

CRM Consulting and SI UX/UI Design Web Development
Confidential
Apr. 2024 - Feb. 2025

4.5

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 3.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The lead PM was very contactable and available."

Feb 14, 2025

COO, Video Streaming Platform

Nirav Karia

Financial services
England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Founder + Lightning developed an MVP and a CRM system for a video streaming platform. The team was also tasked with building the client's frontend.

Thanks to Founder + Lightning's efforts, the client saw an increase in user engagement and revenue generation. The team was very responsive and available throughout the project and communicated via virtual meetings. Overall, they had a solid understanding of the client's needs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of video streaming platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

shareflix

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Founder + Lightning to accomplish?

create mvp
initial go to market

SOLUTION

How did you find Founder + Lightning?

Referral

Why did you select Founder + Lightning over others?

Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Referred to me

How many teammates from Founder + Lightning were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Create MVP

Create CRM

Create front end

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

user engagement on product

revenue generation

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes

Well, the lead PM was very contactable and available.

What was your primary form of communication with Founder + Lightning?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

process and understanding of what start ups need

Are there any areas for improvement or something Founder + Lightning could have done differently?

better processes around contracting and billing

RATINGS

4.5

Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
Confidential
Feb. - Sep. 2023

4.0

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.0

Willing to Refer: 4.0

"I was impressed with their good development skills, which were also reasonably priced."

Mar 5, 2024

CTO, Pensions Services Company

Matthew Glover

Financial services
London, England
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified

A pensions services company hired Founder and Lightning to build a customer-facing digital solution.

Founder and Lightning delivered a complete system that received positive feedback from customers. It also allowed the client to gain revenue. The team managed the engagement well and responded well to the client’s evolving needs. Moreover, their resources had great development skills.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of a pensions services company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pensions based professional services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Founder and Lightning to accomplish?

Build digital solutions

SOLUTION

How did you find Founder and Lightning?

Referral

Why did you select Founder and Lightning over others?

Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me

How many teammates from Founder and Lightning were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Built an online, customer facing digital solution for Isio to use with our clients

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A complete system that is liked by customers and is delivering revenue.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team responded to needs but did not deliver on time or on budget. This was mainly due to changing requirements from our side.

What was your primary form of communication with Founder and Lightning?

In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed with their good development skills, which were also reasonably priced.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Founder and Lightning could have done differently?

Not really

RATINGS

4.0

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Overall Review Rating: 4.6

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Last Updated: February 14, 2025

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	Ucreate Limited
Source	Companies House
Jurisdiction of Formation	United Kingdom
Date of Formation	April 25, 2013
Status	Active
Last Updated	February 11, 2025
ID	08503849

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Low Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	February 11, 2025

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Strong Technical Expertise

Effective Project Management

Cultural Fit and Value for Cost

Room for Improvement in Billing Processes

Responsive and Available Team

Positive Impact on Business Metrics

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Custom Software & Mobile App for Window Cleaning Services Co

BACKGROUND

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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Network Development for Children Support Group

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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MVP & CRM System Dev for Video Streaming Platform

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RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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Customer-Facing Digital Solution for Pensions Services Firm

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