GCC for AI Startups

    AI Startups - Build a World-Class Engineering Team in India for 60% Less

    You raised funding to build AI, not to pay Bay Area rent. A GCC in India gives you 3x the engineering firepower for the same budget - and you own the team.

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    The Runway Math That Changes Everything

    Scenario: You raised a $10M Series A. You need 20 engineers.

    All US (SF/NYC)

    $4M – $6M/year

    Annual cost (20 engineers)

    1.5 – 2.5 years

    Runway impact

    All India (GCC)

    $800K – $1.5M/year

    Annual cost (20 engineers)

    6 – 12 years

    Runway impact

    Hybrid (5 US + 15 India)

    $1.8M – $2.8M/year

    Annual cost (20 engineers)

    3.5 – 5.5 years

    Runway impact

    Same talent quality. Same IP ownership. 3x the runway.

    Why Smart AI Startups Choose GCCs Over Outsourcing

    Investors want to see your team, not your vendor

    A GCC is your company. It shows up on your org chart, not as a line item on a vendor invoice.

    AI IP must stay in-house

    Your models, your data, your competitive moat. Outsourcing AI work means sharing your crown jewels.

    Retention matters when every sprint counts

    Outsourced teams rotate. Your GCC team builds context over months and years.

    You can start small

    NeoIntelli launches GCCs with as few as 5 engineers. Scale up as product-market fit materializes.

    Startup-Friendly GCC: How It Works

    Week 1

    Intake call

    Understand your product, tech stack, team needs.

    Week 2–3

    Source & screen

    Source and screen candidates. You interview and approve.

    Week 3–4

    Offer & onboard

    Offer, onboard, workspace ready.

    Week 4+

    Shipping code

    Team is in your standup, your Slack, your GitHub. Shipping code.

    No long-term contracts. Month-to-month managed model available. Scale up or down with 30 days notice.

    Flexible Models for Every Stage

    Pre-Seed / Seed

    3–5 engineers

    Managed Pod

    $10K – $25K/mo

    Series A

    5–15 engineers

    Managed GCC

    $25K – $75K/mo

    Series B

    15–40 engineers

    GCC with India Lead

    $75K – $200K/mo

    Series C+

    40–100+

    Full GCC

    $200K+/mo

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to incorporate a company in India?

    Not initially. NeoIntelli offers a managed model where your team operates under our entity while you retain full operational control. When you’re ready, we help you transition to your own entity.

    Can I start with just 3 engineers?

    Yes. Many AI startups begin with a small, focused pod of 3–5 engineers and scale from there. There’s no minimum headcount requirement to get started.

    What kind of AI engineers can you hire in India?

    ML engineers, data engineers, full-stack developers with AI experience, MLOps specialists, NLP/computer vision engineers, and research engineers. India has one of the deepest AI talent pools globally.

    How is this different from hiring through Upwork or a staffing agency?

    A GCC gives you a dedicated, full-time team that works exclusively for you. They’re on your tools, in your standups, and building deep context on your product. It’s not freelance or contract work — it’s your team.

    What if I need to scale down?

    Our month-to-month managed model allows you to scale up or down with 30 days notice. No long-term lock-in contracts.

    Will there be timezone overlap?

    Yes. India-based teams typically offer 4–6 hours of overlap with US time zones (more with East Coast). Most startups find this sufficient for daily standups and real-time collaboration.

    Who owns the IP?

    You do. All intellectual property, code, models, and data belong to your company. This is contractually guaranteed from day one.

    How do you ensure quality?

    We source from top-tier talent pools, run rigorous technical screening, and you make the final hiring decision. Every engineer is interviewed and approved by your team before they start.

    Ready to Extend Your Runway?

    Talk to us about building your AI engineering team in India. No pitch decks. No long contracts. Just a conversation about what you need.