Nethues Technologies Private Ltd

Building an MVP Web App for Funding Data Management

Client Image

About the Client

The client is a UK-based funding partnership working with multiple philanthropic organisations. Their shared goal is to improve outcomes for children from pre-birth to five years, not just through funding, but through better coordination. As more funders joined, the way they worked became harder to manage. Each organisation had its own priorities, data, and way of operating. There was no simple way to see who was funding what.

That led to predictable issues. Similar work was funded more than once. Delivery organisations had to repeat the same information across applications. Useful data existed, but it was spread across systems and teams. The client wasn’t looking for a large platform. They needed a practical way to bring this together. A single place where funders could see, share, and make decisions with more clarity.

That’s what led to the idea of building an MVP. Something small, but useful enough to start improving how they work.

Project Requirements image

Project Requirements

The requirement was straightforward on paper, but needed careful handling in practice. The platform had to support multiple funders without making things more complex. Visibility was the starting point. Funders needed to see each other’s priorities and planned activities. Without that, coordination was always going to be limited. There was also a need for a simple directory of delivery organisations. Not a heavy system. Just a reliable, read-only view that reduces repeated effort.

Collaboration had to feel natural. A basic space to share updates, ideas, and opportunities was enough. The aim was to keep it usable, not overloaded. The client also wanted a way to store and access reports, case studies, and research. Simple tagging and search were important so that information could actually be used, not just stored. 

From an admin side, the system needed to stay manageable. Data uploads through Excel or CSV, basic controls, and role-based access were essential. Overall, the brief was clear. Build something simple that works now, and doesn’t block what comes next. This project involved building a lightweight MVP web application designed to support real collaboration and data-driven decision-making.

Web image
Our Solution image

Our Solution

We approached this as an MVP in the true sense. Focus on what matters first, and avoid building ahead of real need. Instead of starting from scratch, we combined existing components with custom work where it made sense. This kept the build practical and within control. The structure of the platform followed how funders already operate. Key information like funding priorities, organisations, and shared updates was brought into one place, without changing how users think or work.

We started with a short discovery phase to understand actual use cases. From there, development moved in small sprints. An early version was shared with a limited group, which helped surface real feedback quickly. That feedback shaped the next steps. We made adjustments to usability, simplified flows where needed, and improved performance before a wider rollout. What we ended up with wasn’t complex. It was a stable, usable platform that solves the immediate problem and leaves room to grow when needed.

client rating icon

Client Rating

Nethues Technologies

Excellent

Client's name and profile image can not be disclosed due to the NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement)

Technology image

Technical Bits

  • Lightweight MVP built with existing tools and custom development.
  • Built using TypeScript across both Next.js and Node.js
  • Frontend developed with Next.js for a clean and responsive UI.
  • Backend handled through Node.js to manage logic.
  • PostgreSQL used to keep data well-structured.
  • AWS S3 used for storing documents securely.
  • Simple collaboration layer with posts and comments.
  • Search and filtering across funders, organisations, and documents.
  • Basic charts to give a quick view of trends.
  • Admin panel with Excel/CSV uploads, validation, & role-based access.
  • Docker setup with CI/CD pipelines for controlled deployments.

Want to see our project from inside-out?

Visit Now