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hedgehog lab

App development agency in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Founded 2007 Reviewed 2026-09-18

Newcastle, UK digital product consultancy founded in 2007. 120+ team secured $6.3M BGF investment in 2023. Serves AJ Bell, Aviva, Deliveroo, and Tesco Bank with offices in York and Bulgaria.

How much does hedgehog lab charge?

hedgehog lab lists $125–$175/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.

Hourly rate
$125–175
Min project
$50K+
Team size
100-250
Remote
Yes

Compared with 107 listed agencies

Midpoint $150/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (69th percentile, September 2026).

$125–$175 $15 median $125 $300

See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.

Who is hedgehog lab a good fit for?

Strong UK market presence with blue-chip clients including Aviva and Deliveroo. Recent $6.3M BGF investment signals growth trajectory. Technical founders with 40 years combined development experience.

Best for

UK companies that want a domestic lead with EU delivery capacity. Financial services and regulated consumer apps. Teams that prefer a growth-stage shop post-BGF investment over a global network agency.

Tradeoffs

Newcastle location may be less convenient for London-centric clients. Recent Netsells acquisition means integration period. Smaller than global competitors limits bandwidth for very large programs.

About hedgehog lab

hedgehog lab was founded in 2007 by CEO Sarat Pediredla and Mark Forster, who bring nearly 40 years combined experience as software developers. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with offices in York and Bulgaria, their 120+ person team builds mobile apps, web apps, product strategy, and UX design. In April 2023, they secured $6.3 million investment from BGF and acquired York-based digital product consultancy Netsells. Client roster includes AJ Bell, Aviva, Deliveroo, and Tesco Bank across Northern England and UK financial services.

Platforms, stack, and industries

Platforms

iOSAndroidWebCloud

Tech stack

SwiftKotlinReact NativeReactNode.jsAWSDevOps

Industries

FinanceInsuranceRetailFood DeliveryBanking

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Questions about hedgehog lab

Does hedgehog lab work remotely?
hedgehog lab is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
Who owns the code after hiring hedgehog lab?
Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
How current is this hedgehog lab profile?
Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on hedgehoglab.com before you budget.

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