Rational Partners
Rational Partners is a CTO consultancy for Series A and later companies whose growing product and engineering demands have outpaced in-house leadership. We don’t write code; instead, we turn thorny technology questions into clear, board-ready plans and de-risk execution for founders and investors.
Our services span fractional CTO support for scaling teams, rigorous technical audits for investment decisions, leadership development for new and aspiring CTOs, and pragmatic AI strategy and vendor selection. We help portfolio companies navigate complex scaling challenges, optimise their technology organisations, and make confident strategic calls.
Regardless of the stage of business, we bring a pragmatic and cost effective leadership option to quickly solve problems, level up your team, and prepare you for growth
Audit
Understand your blind spots and the most efficient path to a high performing technology function
Fractional
Gain the experience of a seasoned CTO, delivering within your team and leveling up your engineering function
Coaching
Support with identifying the right next leader and role specification, and coaching to level this leader up to the next stage of your business
Due Diligence
Support with preparation for and throughout fundraising or exit