What NGi Systems does

NGi Systems (legal entity: NGI Systems & Solutions Limited) is a London-based technology consultancy founded in 2014 that delivers integrated hardware and software R&D services to companies building physical-digital products. The firm operates four service lines from a single practice: R&D and tech advisory for early-stage product ventures (including CTO-caliber and board-level advisory), custom software development (with stated strengths in AWS, Java, Linux, Android, and React), end-to-end hardware design and manufacturing (electronics, mechanics, plastics, with supply chain partners in Europe and Asia capable of industrial-scale production), and IoT solutions spanning R&D through large-scale rollouts. A distinguishing capability is low-MOQ hardware production intended to address the typical cost and lead-time barriers facing hardware startups.

The business model is sales-led consultancy revenue, acquired through free initial discovery calls conducted by senior consultants and converted into paid engagements across three published project budget tiers (under EUR 30,000, EUR 30,000–100,000, and over EUR 100,000, billed as multi-year contracts). Target buyers span Investor, Founder/CEO, CTO, Product Owner/Manager, Business Developer, and Sales Manager roles. Named enterprise clients include KFC, Nando's, Starbucks, Nooka, Kitchenflow, Nextmenu, ReverseTap, Goodbox, and FinGo, with a clear skew toward hospitality and restaurant technology. The firm holds a RedDot Design Award, PayTech Award, Tech Product of the Year, and Tech Innovation Award, and has 11–50 employees under private ownership with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

NGi Systems

Legal name

NGI Systems & Solutions Limited

Website

https://ngi.systems

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NGi Systems is a London-based technology consultancy founded in 2014 that delivers integrated hardware and software R&D services, including custom software development, end-to-end hardware design and manufacturing, IoT solutions, and CTO-level advisory, to enterprise clients such as KFC, Starbucks, and Nando's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Consultancy

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Technology consultancy
• Hardware design
• Software development
• IoT solutions
• R&D advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consultancy and Professional Services: NGI Systems generates revenue through bespoke consultancy engagements and professional services. The company offers free initial discovery calls for potential clients, then engages in paid consultancy for R&D advisory, software development, hardware design, and IoT solutions. Long-term project engagements with strategic approach to scalability rather than cutting corners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

NGi Systems is a specialist technology consultancy that integrates hardware and software to deliver end-to-end R&D, custom software development, hardware design and manufacturing, and IoT solutions. The firm provides CTO-caliber advisory and board-level content alongside actual product building, with a technology-agnostic approach and strengths in AWS, Java, Linux, Android, and React. Projects range from exploratory R&D to full product development with long-term support and scalable manufacturing through supply chain partners in Europe and Asia.

Product overview

NGi Systems is a specialist technology consultancy offering integrated hardware and software services. The company provides four core service offerings: (1) R&D and Tech Advisory for New Products, providing CTO-caliber advisory for early-stage product development; (2) Custom Software Development with expertise in AWS, Java, Linux, Android, and React; (3) Hardware Design and Manufacturing covering end-to-end prototyping and scalable production; and (4) IoT Solutions Development and Consultancy. The company has a decade-long track record delivering award-winning products and solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R&D and Tech Advisory for New Products CTO-caliber advisory and board-level consultancy to help early-stage product development initiatives overcome technical blockers, optimize limited resources, and build minimum viable solutions.
• Custom Software Development Software development service specializing in uncertain, complex, or niche challenges including greenfield and brownfield builds with long-term follow-on support. Technology strengths include AWS, Java, Linux, Android, and React.
• Hardware Design and Manufacturing End-to-end hardware design and prototyping covering electronics, mechanics, and plastics with scalable manufacturing capabilities through partners in Europe and Asia, specializing in accessible minimum order quantities.
• IoT Solutions Development and Consultancy IoT solutions development ranging from cutting-edge R&D projects to large-scale rollouts of award-winning devices, including consultancy for existing solutions needing improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning product track record demonstrated through RedDot Design Award, PayTech Award, Tech Product of the Year, and Tech Innovation Award

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• PA Consulting: Large UK-headquartered consulting firm with a dedicated product development and engineering practice covering hardware, software, and innovation. Overlaps with NGI's R&D and product engineering offering but at materially larger scale and broader scope.
• Capgemini Engineering: Global digital and engineering services arm of Capgemini offering custom software, embedded systems, and connected product development. Comparable in service mix but operates at far greater scale and with a more international delivery footprint than NGI.

Regional players

• Critical Software: Portugal-headquartered technology consultancy providing custom software, embedded systems, and IoT solutions for safety-critical and industrial markets. Comparable in service mix to NGI but primarily serving European and other geographies outside the UK.

Direct peers

• Plextek Services: UK-based electronic product design and IoT consultancy with deep expertise in connected devices, sensor systems, and low-volume hardware prototyping. Directly comparable to NGI's hardware design, IoT, and low-MOQ manufacturing positioning.
• EPAM Systems: Global custom software development and digital engineering services firm with strong complex-software and product engineering practices. Comparable to NGI's custom software development line, particularly in tackling ambiguous or technically difficult client engagements.
• Cambridge Consultants: UK-headquartered product engineering and technology consultancy that designs and develops hardware, software, and integrated connected products for enterprise clients. Closely comparable to NGI Systems in its blend of R&D advisory, custom software, hardware prototyping, and IoT deployment capabilities.
• Star (formerly Star Technology): UK-origin technology consultancy with integrated hardware, embedded software, and connected product development services. Comparable to NGI in its technology-agnostic, project-based model spanning hardware and software.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy specialising in custom software engineering, complex system delivery, and technology-agnostic problem solving. Comparable to NGI's custom software development line and its positioning as a partner for difficult, exploratory engagements.
• Sagentia: UK-headquartered science and technology consultancy offering R&D advisory, product development, and IoT solutions across medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Highly comparable multi-disciplinary R&D and product engineering model to NGI.

Others

• Baringa Partners: UK-headquartered independent consultancy with a strong technology and product advisory practice. Adjacent rather than directly comparable — overlaps in technology advisory but is focused on energy, financial services, and strategic consulting rather than hands-on hardware/IoT delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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