IT Support for UK Startups

You are building a business — let us build your IT. Cloudswitched provides startup-friendly IT support that gives you enterprise-grade technology without the enterprise price tag.

Startup Pricing

Flexible per-user plans mean your IT costs scale with your headcount, not ahead of it.

Fast Setup

We get your IT environment running quickly so you can focus on product, customers, and growth.

Growth Ready

Infrastructure designed to scale from five users to fifty without rework or disruption.

Why Startups Need Managed IT

In the early days, most founders handle IT themselves — setting up laptops, managing passwords, and hoping nothing goes wrong. This approach works until it does not. A single security breach or data loss incident can derail a startup entirely. Cloudswitched provides the IT backbone your startup needs from day one, so you can concentrate on building your business while we handle the technology.

What Sets Us Apart

Startup Experience

We have supported dozens of UK startups from pre-revenue to series funding. We understand the pace, budget constraints, and evolving needs of early-stage companies.

No Minimum Commitment

Rolling monthly contracts with no minimum user count. Start with five users and grow as your team expands.

Strategic Advice

Beyond day-to-day support, we help you make smart technology decisions that avoid costly mistakes and set you up for scalable growth.

Need reliable IT support for your startup?

Startup IT Support Covers

Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace setup and management
Laptop provisioning and device management
Cloud infrastructure setup on Azure or AWS
Cyber security essentials including MFA and anti-virus
Helpdesk support for your growing team
New starter onboarding and leaver offboarding

Startup IT Services

Build on solid technology foundations from day one

01

Cloud Setup

Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace configured with security best practices from the start.

02

Device Management

Laptops sourced, configured, and enrolled in management so new hires are productive from day one.

03

Security Basics

MFA, anti-virus, email filtering, and data backup — the essentials every startup needs.

04

Helpdesk

Professional support for your team without needing to hire an internal IT person.

05

Infrastructure

Network, Wi-Fi, and server setup designed for your current size with room to grow.

06

Tech Advisory

Guidance on technology choices, vendor selection, and IT budgeting as your startup scales.

Startup IT Support Plans

From

£20

Per user, per month
Essentials Package
  • Monitoring
  • Managed Anti-Virus
  • Patch Management
  • Scheduled Maintenance
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From

£60

Per user, per month
Ultimate Package
  • Monitoring
  • Managed Anti-Virus
  • Patch Management
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Remote Support
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Onsite Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. We support startups from as few as five users. Our plans scale per user, so you only pay for the team you have right now, with the flexibility to grow.

Absolutely. Many of our startup clients come to us before they have any IT infrastructure. We set up everything — email, cloud storage, devices, security — so your team is ready to work from day one.

Yes. We understand the due diligence requirements that come with funding rounds and can ensure your IT environment meets investor expectations around security, data protection, and business continuity.

Our service is designed to scale. Adding new users is straightforward — just let us know and we have them set up within 24 hours. If your growth triggers a need for new infrastructure, we plan and implement it proactively.

Yes. We guide many startups through the Cyber Essentials certification process, implementing the required controls and supporting you through the assessment. This is increasingly important for winning enterprise contracts.

Technology Stack

Powered by industry-leading technologies including SolarWinds, Cloudflare, BitDefender, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Cisco Meraki to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions.

SolarWinds
Cloudflare
BitDefender
AWS
Hono
Opus
Office 365
Microsoft
Cisco Meraki
Microsoft Azure

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