Spinwell Startups
Support · Engage

We stay after
day one.

Six months of structured post-placement support. Four check-in stages with both founder and hire. 97% twelve-month retention.

At a glance
Spinwell Engage

Six months of structured post-placement support designed to improve retention and reduce early hiring risk.

6 months
Duration
Day 1 · W4 · M3 · M6
Check-ins
97%
Retention
What's included

Every detail. No fine print.

A single, transparent scope. Everything below is part of the fee, never an upsell at offer stage.

  • Day 1 onboarding check-in
  • Week 4 settling-in review
  • Month 3 performance pulse
  • Month 6 retention review
  • Confidential dual-track feedback (hire and founder)
  • Early-warning flagging for friction or attrition risk
  • Included with every Flat Fee placement
6-month engagement timeline

Four check-ins. Day one to month six.

  1. Day 1

    Welcome check-in

    We speak with both the candidate and the startup on day one to make sure everything is on track.

  2. Week 4

    First month review

    A structured check-in with founder and candidate. Early issues caught before they become problems.

  3. Month 3

    Mid-point review

    Deeper review. Is the role evolving? Is the hire settled? Are expectations aligned on both sides?

  4. Month 6

    Six-month close

    Final structured review. 97% of Spinwell placements reach this point successfully.

The stat that matters
97%

Retention rate after placement across all Spinwell placements.

How it works

4 steps. No mystery.

01
1

Day 1

First-day onboarding confirmation with hire and founder.

02
2

Week 4

Settling-in review. Practical issues surfaced early.

03
3

Month 3

Performance pulse, expectations reset where needed.

04
4

Month 6

Retention review and handover into long-term tenure.

Pricing

How we charge.
Nothing hidden.

Every fee is agreed in writing before any work begins. No percentage of salary. No extras at offer stage. What we quote is what you pay.

Quote within 24 hours of brief.
How we charge
Included. With every Flat Fee

Available as a standalone retainer for hires you made elsewhere.

Agreed upfront, in writing
No percentage of salary
No surprise invoices
Engage included where applicable
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FAQ

Things founders always ask.

Still unsure? Talk to us. We'll answer in plain English.

How is the fee actually calculated?
We look at role seniority, market scarcity, and expected time-to-hire. You get one number, in writing, before any sourcing starts.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
Replacement terms are agreed upfront in your engagement letter, plus Spinwell Engage flags issues early, most often before they become exits.
Do you really never charge a percentage?
Correct. Same flat fee whether the salary lands at £60k or £160k. We are not incentivised to inflate offers.
How fast is a shortlist?
Five working days is typical. Niche or executive roles may take longer. We'll tell you at brief.
Is Spinwell Engage really free?
Yes. Six months of structured check-ins is included on every flat fee placement. No bolt-on, no upsell.
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