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We’re MENA’s
Product People.
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What We Do
We’re not a tradition software development or talent agency. We’re your product partner. We meet you where you are, and help take you where you’re trying to go.
Resource
Hiring the right tech talent is technical, time-consuming, and costly. We make it simple.
- Mobilize full tech teams or plug on-demand, high-quality talent into your existing team.
- Deploy certified, vetted developers that embed in your company but supported offshore.
Build, Run, Handover.
Full cycle product advisory, development and team management for tech and tech-enabled businesses of any size, stage, or structure.
- Deliver flexible, full-stack talent for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises.
- Ongoing oversight of team performance and HR.
- Enable smooth team transitions so you can bring talent in-house when ready.
Incubate
We’re the trusted product partner to venture builders shaping the next generation of startups.
- Partner with innovation hubs, venture studios, and accelerators to build startup ideas.
- Embed product teams into programs and portcos to support founders from MVP through market entry and beyond.
- Help ventures reduce build risk, speed validation, and scale efficiently.
Back
We invest in the people we build with—because great partnerships build great companies.
- Unlock capital, product leadership, and strategic access through equity exchange and angel investments.
- Support founders as committed partners via strategic guidance, network access and ancillary value-creation services.
Who We Support
From startups to enterprises, we provide flexible, full-stack tech teams tailored to your needs.
Startups
From your first tech hire to your full-stack team, we build alongside founders at every stage—turning bold ideas into scalable products.
Scale-Ups
We help high-growth companies scale efficiently with vetted, top-tier tech talent—filling product and engineering gaps fast, and with confidence
Enterprises & MNCs
We support digital transformation through dedicated offshore teams, seamless staff augmentation, and consulting engagements to modernize legacy systems and launch new tech.
Ecosystem Enablers
We embed in accelerators, venture studios, and innovation hubs as your tech execution arm—co-building with founders, mentoring teams, and running product workshops.
Sound like you?
The DotZero Advantage
We’ve built, scaled, and backed some of the region’s most successful startups. Here’s why:
Quality-Assured
We invest in top talent—so you don’t have to.
- 250+ full-time engineers across on-site and offshore teams
- 100% hold a BSc in Computer Science
- 50%+ hold a Master’s degree
- 1% candidate acceptance rate
- 4-year average retention (2x industry standard)
- Senior leadership with global tech and executive backgrounds (Microsoft, FAANG, BCG, Kavak, Merrill Lynch, McKinsey)
Time & Cost Efficient
Speed and savings without the trade-offs
- 1/3 the cost of outsourcing from other popular off-shore markets
- Seamlessly onboard dedicated DotZero team members in days
- Flexibly scale up or down as your business evolves
Built-In Value Creation
We go beyond delivery—we partner for outcomes.
- Option to bring teams in-house via acquihire post-raise or pre-exit
- Convertible note or discounted builds for select early-stage ventures
- Access to strategic guidance and GTM support
- Local expertise across the MENA, and global access to the US, UK, and Gulf markets
Acquihires
Our tech teams can seamlessly become part of your company’s core — turning partnerships into in-house expertise. Check out some of our successful acquihires
Testimonials
We take pride in every team, feature and business built. Check out feedback from our clients — names you know and brands you trust.
“DotZero made every effort to make our idea work, not only that they delivered in speed”
Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
Mudassir Sheikha
Co-Founder & CEO, Careem
DotZero helped to realize a ride hailing platform for both web and app
“DotZero made every effort to make our idea work, not only that they delivered in speed”
Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
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GLS Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
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“Kavak DotZero made every effort to make our idea work, not only that they delivered in speed”
Kavak Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
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STC new Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
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“DotZero made every effort to make our idea work, not only that they delivered in speed”
Working with DotZero was like extending our in-house product team. They not only understood the vision behind our product but brought the agility, creativity, and technical depth that startups truly need. From rapid prototyping to scalable engineering, their team delivered at every level. Their commitment and adaptability made them a true tech partner, not just a service provider.
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Our Services
From Idea Stage to Enterprise
End-to-end development services and capabilities to serve your unique business needs.
Discovery & Strategy
Key Activities
- Feasibility Testing
- User Discovery
- Market Research
- Product Roadmap
Team Roles
- Product Manager
- Business Analyst
- UX Researcher
- AI Research
Tools & Stack
Design & Prototyping
Key Activities
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
Team Roles
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- Frontend Dev
- Prompt Engineer
Tools & Stack
Launch
Key Activities
- Full Stack Development
- Testing & QA
- Deployment
- Go-to-Market
Team Roles
- Frontend Dev
- Backend Dev
- QA Engineer
- DevOps
- Data Scientist
- AI Software Engineer
- ML Engineer
Tools & Stack
Scale
Key Activities
- Performance Optimization
- Infrastructure Scaling
- Feature Development
- Team Expansion
Team Roles
- Senior Developers
- Tech Lead
- Data Engineer
- Security Expert
- MLOps Engineer
- NLP/CV/Speech Expert
Tools & Stack
Continuous Project Management
Key Activities
- Maintenance
- Support
- Agile/Scrum
- Weekly Sprints
- Daily Standups
- Stakeholder Updates
- Monitoring
Team Roles
- Support Team
- Project Manager
- Dedicated Devs
- AI Product Manager
Tools & Stack
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our most frequently asked ones to learn more about how we work and what to expect.
What happens if a DotZero team member leaves while working for my company?
While we pride ourselves on our retention rate being 2x industry average, people leaving businesses is always a factor to consider. We guarantee to replace and fully onboard a new resource within the offboarding window, so you won’t have to miss a beat or worry about onboarding, recruiting, or onboarding yourself.
Do you invest?
Let’s talk! We’ve discounted development costs by issuing SAFE notes to 20 startups we’ve worked with.
What is the relationship between DotZero and NextGENi?
DotZero and NextGENi operate as one integrated company. DotZero is the client-facing product development firm, responsible for product strategy, design, delivery management, and client success. NextGENi is our engineering and talent arm, based in Karachi, providing 300+ full-time software engineers who build and scale the products we deliver. NextGENi is a DotZero company, fully owned and led under the same leadership team and mission.
We support companies worldwide, with a strong focus and proven track record across the MENA region. Whether engaging us for full product development or dedicated engineering team augmentation, clients receive a single, unified delivery experience with DotZero as their primary partner — while NextGENi powers the technical execution behind the scenes.
Our Offices
From the coast of California to Australia, we serve 5 continents through 3 strategically located offices.
Karachi
DotZero, Tariq Road
Dubai
AstroLabs, Cluster R
London
Research Triangle, Reading
Get in Touch
Let’s build what’s next.
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