Technical Development Partner

We build the
systems behind
ambitious products

Platforms, internal tools, and AI-enabled systems built for production, not just for demos.

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16y

In the industry

60k+

Users served

£1.6B+

Transactions processed

Services

What we build

Six areas where technical depth makes the difference.

01

Custom Platforms

End-to-end platform development from architecture to deployment. Scalable systems that work in production, not just in demos.

System architectureAPI designCloud infrastructureCI/CD pipelines
02

Internal Tools

Custom dashboards, workflows, and operational tools built around your process, not the other way around.

Admin dashboardsWorkflow automationData pipelinesReporting systems
03

Mobile Applications

Cross-platform mobile apps built with shared codebases. Native performance with consistent experience across iOS and Android.

React NativeTamaguiFirebaseApp Store deployment
04

Fintech Applications

Secure, compliant financial software from payment integrations to trading platforms. Built for regulated environments.

Payment systemsKYC/AML complianceReal-time transactionsSecure architecture
05

AI-Enabled Systems

Practical AI integration for real use cases. Production-grade systems that deliver measurable efficiency gains.

Document processingNLP pipelinesML integrationIntelligent automation
06

Technical Partnerships

Embedded engineering support for your team. Senior-level capacity without the overhead of full-time hires.

Team augmentationArchitecture reviewCode qualityTechnical strategy

Process

How we work

A clear process with no surprises.

01

Discovery

We learn your problem, constraints, and goals. We ask the hard questions early so we build the right thing.

02

Architecture

We design the system before writing code. Stack, structure, integrations, data model — all mapped and agreed upon.

03

Build

Iterative development with regular checkpoints. You see working software weekly, not a big reveal at the end.

04

Launch & Support

Production deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support. We stay available for whatever comes up after launch.

Work

Selected projects

Real systems built for real problems.

Operations Platform

/ Logistics Company

Custom dispatch platform with real-time tracking and automated scheduling engine. Replaced paper-based coordination across 200+ drivers.

Next.jsPostgreSQLWebSocketsAWS
60%faster scheduling

AI Document Processing

/ Legal Services Firm

AI-powered extraction and classification pipeline integrated with existing case management. Replaced 20+ hours of weekly manual review.

PythonOpenAIFastAPIReact
85%faster processing

Client Portal

/ Financial Services

Secure self-service portal with real-time portfolio views, document sharing, and messaging. Eliminated routine support requests.

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLAuth0
40%fewer tickets

Founders

Meet the founders

LayerNest was built by two people who believe great software starts with great understanding.

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David William Foden-Martinez

Co-Founder

Architect and engineer behind every system we ship. Leads technical strategy, product development, and company vision from the ground up.

Gavin Paul Foden

Gavin Paul Foden

Co-Founder

Drives growth, client relationships, and commercial strategy. Ensures every project delivers real business impact from day one.

Get in touch

Let's talk about
your project

Tell us what you're building. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with honest feedback on how we can help.

Or email us directly at hello@layernest.com