Akkadian Ventures

Highend Backend development
USA Venture Capital

About The Project

Industry :

Venture Capital

Sector :

Growth-Stage Investments and Financing Solutions

Niche :

Venture Capital

Country :

United States

Technologies:

Team Size :

5 Team Member, 1 Frontend, 2 Backend, 1 GSAP Animator, 1 QA

Initial Goal

Akkadian Ventures, a giant in the venture capital industry with 13 years of experience and IPOs under their belt, approached us to develop a highly professional and secure website that would represent their brand. They sought a trusted partner who could deliver a solution with a robust CMS, precise animations, and unparalleled backend flexibility.

Pain Area

Trust Issues: Previous bad experiences with developers made the client cautious about engaging with new partners.
CMS Flexibility: They needed a backend that allowed easy modification and management of the website content without requiring technical expertise.
High Security Standards: Given the sensitive nature of their data, the website needed to be fully malware-protected and hack-proof.
Pixel-Perfect Frontend: The client demanded a visually perfect design with seamless animations, ensuring their website matched their high corporate standards.

Development Approach

Database Structure First: Created a detailed database structure to manage their data efficiently, showcasing the power of flexible content in the CMS. Gained the client’s trust by demonstrating our expertise early in the project.
Mobile-First Development: Adopted a mobile-first approach to ensure the website delivered an optimal experience on all devices.
Flexible Backend: Developed a custom WordPress backend with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) for fully flexible content, allowing easy updates and scalability.
Custom Analytics: Built a sophisticated analytics tool to track user behavior, investors, GP (General Partners), and LP (Limited Partners).
High-End Animations: Implemented precise animations and visual effects, including a unique hero section with a video background, CSS gradient overlays, and rotating text.
Security Focus: Developed a fully secure WordPress solution, implementing malware protection and safeguards against hacking attempts.

Deliverables Outlined

Professional and Minimalist Design: Created a clean, minimalist design that aligned with Akkadian Ventures’ branding as a professional and innovative venture capital firm. The design emphasized clarity and trustworthiness.

Custom Content Management System: Built a user-friendly backend using ACF, allowing the client to update portfolio details, team bios, and news easily without technical assistance.

Dynamic Portfolio Section: Developed an interactive portfolio section to showcase investments and case studies. The section included engaging visuals and easy navigation for potential investors.

Optimized Performance: Focused on speed optimization to ensure the website loaded quickly, delivering a seamless experience for users, including potential investors and stakeholders.

Challenges Faced

High Security Standards: Ensuring the website met stringent security requirements while maintaining flexibility and interactivity.
Precise Animations: Achieving pixel-perfect GSAP animations that aligned with the client’s designs without compromising performance.
Trust & Communication: Rebuilding client trust through transparency, frequent updates, and demonstrations of technical expertise.
Complex Analytics Requirements: Developing a custom analytics tool to provide actionable insights for managing user and investor data effectively.

Solution

Custom Development: Built the website using custom HTML and extended WordPress with ACF to ensure a lightweight, modular CMS. Prioritized security by implementing best practices and safeguarding sensitive data.
GSAP Animation Expertise: Integrated precise GSAP animations, including dynamic hero section effects, ensuring smooth transitions and a visually engaging experience.
Custom Analytics Tool: Developed a robust tool to track and analyze user behavior, catering specifically to GP and LP data management needs.
Performance Optimization: Optimized for speed with caching, lazy loading, and minimized code to achieve high Google Page Speed and GTmetrix scores.
Mobile-First Approach: Ensured the website performed seamlessly on all devices, meeting the client’s accessibility and usability expectations.

Unique or Interactive elements

Hero Section

Integrated a unique combination of a video background, CSS gradient overlays, and rotating text for a captivating introduction.

Custom Analytics Tool

Provided actionable insights into user interactions and investor activities.

Flexible CMS

Allowed the client to create dynamic pages with minimal technical expertise.

Success Story

Quick Turn Around

SEO friendly development

Extended ACF development

After a month of focused development, we successfully delivered a high-end WordPress website for Akkadian Ventures:

Client Satisfaction: The client praised the website’s animations, speed, and flexibility, and expressed satisfaction with the backend’s ease of use.
Business Impact: The analytics tool and secure backend empowered Akkadian to better manage user and investor data.
Ongoing Partnership: Impressed with our work, Akkadian awarded us another critical project—a database management tool for LPs and GPs. Using Laravel and an OTP mechanism, this tool further strengthened our partnership.