Pay for
What Matters.
No fixed tiers. No hidden fees. IBEAN pricing is calculated transparently based on the scope, complexity, and governance depth your engagement requires.
You Pay for Verified Outcomes, Not Time Spent.
Engagement Tiers
Every engagement is custom-scoped. Pricing is tailored to the complexity, scale, and duration of your program. Contact us for a proposal.
Entry Scale
1–3 engagements under governance. Ideal for testing the framework or managing critical capability needs.
- →Capability sourcing
- →Outcome-based agreements
- →Evidence tracking
Growth Scale
5–10 concurrent engagements. Standard choice for growing organisations scaling external capability.
- →Multi-engagement governance
- →Portfolio oversight dashboards
- →Periodic strategic reviews
Institutional Scale
15+ workstreams. Institutional-grade governance for complex, high-stakes external ecosystems.
- →Full ecosystem governance
- →Dedicated advisory support
- →Audit-ready compliance
All engagements are custom-scoped and proposal-based. Contact us to discuss the right structure for your organisation.
Indicative Fixed-Fee Ladder
Every engagement is scoped individually, but most start at a known, fixed-fee entry point. These are the same indicative figures published on our SME and Startup pages.
| Level | Name | Format | Duration | Indicative Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Rapid Diagnostic | Single session | 2–5 hours | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 |
| L2 | Full Diagnostic | Deep-dive assessment | 2–4 weeks | ₹80,000 – ₹1.5L |
| L3 | Strategic Advisory | Monthly advisory | 3–6 months | ₹50,000 – ₹1.2L/month |
| L4 | Execution Programme | Project-based | 4–9 months | ₹1.5L – ₹4L/month |
| L5 | Fractional CXO | Embedded executive | 6–18 months | Custom (scope-based) |
Fees indicative. Final pricing disclosed at proposal stage based on complexity and scope. See how these levels apply to your SME, Startup, or Enterprise engagement.
How Your Investment is Calculated
Every engagement is unique. Your pricing is determined by six key factors that reflect the true scope and value of governance required.
Programme Scope & Complexity
The number of business units, functions, or workstreams involved in the engagement.
Assessment Depth
Whether the engagement begins at L1 Rapid Diagnostic or requires a full L2 Operational Deep Assessment.
Execution Duration
The length of embedded delivery support — from a 2-month consulting project to a 12–36 month transformation.
Advisory Practice Depth
The number of strategic advisory practices engaged (growth, digital, financial, operational, etc.).
Capability Transfer Requirements
The extent of team training, process documentation, and knowledge handover built into the programme.
Measurable Outcome Targets
Specificity and ambition of the KPI targets set — and the verification rigour applied at 6- and 12-month marks.
After an initial consultation, you receive a transparent proposal detailing exactly what you pay for and why.
Types of Engagement
Choose the engagement model that fits your needs. Each has its own pricing structure based on the value delivered.
Strategic Advisory
High-level capability governance for transformation initiatives and strategic programs.
Pricing Factors
- →Scope and complexity of strategic initiative
- →Duration of advisory engagement
- →Depth of governance oversight required
- →Executive stakeholder involvement
What You Pay For
Verified strategic milestones, governance framework delivery, and executive alignment outcomes.
Execution Support
Active monitoring and governance of external capability delivery across projects.
Pricing Factors
- →Number of active engagements under oversight
- →Frequency and depth of progress verification
- →Escalation and intervention requirements
- →Reporting and compliance needs
What You Pay For
Continuous delivery evidence, risk identification, and milestone verification across your portfolio.
Business Assessment
Rapid to deep-dive diagnostics that identify the exact constraint blocking growth or delivery — before committing to a larger programme.
Pricing Factors
- →Assessment level (L1 Rapid vs L2 Operational Deep)
- →Number of business functions assessed
- →Depth of data and interview requirements
- →Speed and urgency of findings required
What You Pay For
A structured diagnostic report with your top growth constraints ranked, root causes identified, and a prioritised action plan.
Industry Programs
Structured 3–6 month transformation programmes combining diagnostic, strategy, and hands-on execution support in one governed engagement.
Pricing Factors
- →Programme type (MSME, Startup, Manufacturing, Digital)
- →Number of workstreams and business units involved
- →Depth of embedded execution support required
- →Duration and milestones for capability handover
What You Pay For
End-to-end programme delivery: diagnostic, strategy design, execution support, system implementation, and team capability transfer.
Looking for the full service breakdown?
Explore every service tier — from rapid diagnostics to transformation programs — with detailed deliverables, timelines, and best-fit guidance.
How an Engagement
Begins.
Every engagement starts with a diagnostic. You understand the constraint before committing to anything further.
01 — Diagnostic First
A Level 1 Rapid Diagnostic (2–5 hours, fixed fee) identifies your top 3 growth constraints. You receive a structured findings report before any further commitment.
02 — Transparent Proposal
Based on diagnostic findings, you receive a scoped proposal: specific service(s), duration, milestones, and exact pricing. No surprises after sign-off.
03 — Milestone-Based Delivery
All engagements are structured around defined milestones. Investment is released against verified delivery — not hours spent or effort claimed.
Every engagement is proposal-based and custom-scoped. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Transparent Pricing Principles
Verified Outcomes Only
Pricing is structured around verified outcomes, not hours or headcount. You pay for results delivered, not effort expended.
If the data shows the milestone hasn't been reached, no payment is released. You only pay for what is verified.
Transparent Components
Every engagement clearly specifies what you are paying for: sourcing, oversight, verification, or governance. No hidden fees.
Your proposal breaks down exactly where your investment goes. No broad "management fees" that hide actual costs.
Risk-Proportional
Higher-stakes engagements with greater complexity require deeper governance. Pricing scales with the risk you are mitigating.
A routine design task gets light governance. A core bank-infrastructure migration gets deep, persistent oversight.
Milestone-Based Release
Commercial payments are tied to objective delivery evidence. Progress must be verified before invoices are raised.
Payment is released only when the system confirms the predefined outcome has been met. This protects your capital.
What's Always Included
Regardless of engagement type, every IBEAN relationship includes these foundational governance elements.
Sourcing
Evidence-based capability matching
Agreement
Outcome-defined engagement terms
Evidence
Objective delivery verification
Governance
Risk-proportional oversight controls
The Consultation Process
Discovery Call
We understand your capability challenges and governance needs
Scope Definition
Together we define the engagement type and depth required
Transparent Proposal
You receive a clear breakdown of costs and what you pay for
Outcome Agreement
We align on milestones, evidence criteria, and payment terms
Frequently Asked
Why no published prices?
Every organization has unique needs. Published prices either undersell complex engagements or oversell simple ones. Our transparent consultation ensures you pay exactly for what you need.
How is pricing determined?
Every engagement is scoped individually based on the diagnostic findings. The complexity, duration, number of business functions involved, and depth of execution support all shape the investment required. After your first diagnostic session, you receive a transparent proposal with a clear breakdown — before any commitment to proceed.
How quickly can we start?
Consultations are scheduled within 48 hours. Most standard engagements are operational within 2–4 weeks from the first diagnostic session.
Can pricing scale up or down?
Yes. As your needs evolve, your engagement structure adapts. We review scope at each milestone and adjust transparently — you are never locked into a fixed contract that doesn't reflect current reality.
Common Engagement Patterns
Select your industry or organization type to see typical engagement structures.
By Industry
Financial Services
Institutional Scale + Execution Support
Regulatory compliance, partner due diligence, audit-ready evidence trails
Technology & SaaS
Execution Support + Capability Sourcing
Rapid scaling, specialist sourcing, delivery velocity governance
Healthcare
Strategic Advisory + Institutional Scale
Patient safety compliance, data governance, transformation oversight
Manufacturing
Execution Support + Strategic Advisory
Supply chain governance, operational continuity, quality assurance
Retail & E-Commerce
Capability Sourcing + Execution Support
Peak capacity management, partner performance, seasonal readiness
Professional Services
Strategic Advisory + Capability Sourcing
Client delivery assurance, specialist matching, margin protection
By Organization Type
Enterprise
Full governance infrastructure for organizations with significant external capability spend and complex partner ecosystems.
Growing SME
Right-sized governance for scaling businesses building external capability relationships for the first time.
Startup
Fast, evidence-based sourcing to find the right external partners when speed and capital efficiency matter most.
Professionals
For independent specialists and boutique firms seeking to demonstrate verified capability to enterprise clients.
How Payment Works When You Deliver Through IBEAN
Every professional engagement is governed by the same framework applied to client engagements — fair terms, verified delivery, automatic payment release.
Scope Agreed Upfront
Deliverables, milestones, payment triggers, and exit conditions are written into the engagement agreement before work begins. No ambiguity about what success looks like.
Payment Held in Escrow
Client payment for your engagement is secured in escrow at agreement start. Funds are committed — not subject to client cash flow decisions mid-engagement.
Milestone Verified, Not Self-Reported
Delivery verification is objective — against the milestones defined at the start. Independent review, not client opinion, triggers payment release.
Automatic Release on Verification
Once a milestone is verified, payment releases automatically. No invoice chasing, no 60-day waits, no disputes about what was delivered.
Fair agreements. Secured payment. Portable track record. The IBEAN Professional Network is built around the same governance framework applied to every client engagement.
Learn About the Professional Network →Let's Define Your Engagement.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and receive a transparent, customized proposal.