Market research consultant for startups
ZKK Consulting is a two-person market research firm for startups. We research competitors, market size and pricing, then hand you a sourced written report at a fixed price, from $2,499. No hourly billing and no retainer.
Which package fits your stage?
| Where you are | Package |
|---|---|
| Checking who you compete with before you build or pitch | Launchpad, $2,499. competitive landscape, positioning gaps, market context |
| Raising money or applying for a grant | Growth, $4,499. everything in Launchpad plus TAM, SAM and SOM, buyer profiles and channels |
| Planning a launch or facing investor diligence | Comprehensive, $7,499. everything in Growth plus a five-year revenue model, pricing research and a go-to-market plan |
| Wondering what is already patented | Patent Landscape, $1,999. up to 15 patents compared on features, owner and status |
Full details are on services and pricing. If you only need part of a package, say so on the call and we will scope it smaller.
Why hire a consultant instead of doing it yourself?
You can do market research yourself, and AI tools make a first pass faster. What a consultant adds is time and checking: every number is traced to a source, assumptions are written down, and the report holds up when an investor asks where a figure came from.
We compare the options honestly in research consultant vs doing it yourself or with AI tools.
How an engagement works
- Free call. We talk through the decision you face and what research would answer it.
- Statement of work. Deliverables, a fixed price and a timeline, agreed before we start.
- Research. Sources and assumptions are recorded as we go.
- Delivery. A walkthrough call, then one round of revisions.
Payment is 50% to start and 50% on completion. A mutual NDA is available. Read the sample reports to see the format first.
Common questions
How much does a market research consultant cost for a startup?
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Will the research work in a pitch deck?
Do you only work with medical device startups?
Is this investment or legal advice?
Tell us what you are trying to decide.
A free call is enough to tell whether research would help and which package fits.