The Curve is a business technology and software engineering company founded by brothers Paul and James Ridgway. We exist to help organisations get the return they deserve from technology.
Too often, we have seen projects overpromise and underdeliver - from fragmented systems and untapped data to legacy platforms that limit innovation. The Curve was founded in order to fix that: to deliver the kind of clarity, technical rigour and real-world thinking that turns investment into progress.
With backgrounds in scaling a UK tech business to 120 people across Europe, the US and China, Paul and James bring global experience and a grounded, pragmatic mindset. We’ve since built solutions across manufacturing, retail, IoT and the public sector - always focussing on creating meaningful business outcomes.
Why we exist
Because technology should create competitive advantage - not complexity.
The Curve removes the risk and complexity of managing your own development team, and guarantees access to top-tier technical expertise without the overheads.
A successful project starts with a clear understanding of objectives, user needs, and operational realities. Our Discovery Phase is designed to align your vision with a practical, achievable route forward, ensuring that technology genuinely supports your business goals.
Rather than just taking requirements at face value, we dig deeper to understand why you need a solution, uncovering hidden challenges and opportunities. This process helps challenge assumptions, refine priorities, and define a solution that not only meets immediate needs but also delivers long-term value.
Discovery isn’t just about documentation, it's about de-risking the project. By evaluating technical, operational, and organisational constraints early, we ensure your solution is feasible, scalable, and sustainable.
We assess existing systems, integration requirements, and compliance considerations, providing a clear picture of potential risks, dependencies, and limitations. This upfront clarity helps keep your project on schedule and within budget.
A successful project starts with a clear understanding of objectives, user needs, and operational realities. Our Discovery Phase is designed to align your vision with a practical, achievable route forward, ensuring that technology genuinely supports your business goals.
Rather than just taking requirements at face value, we dig deeper to understand why you need a solution, uncovering hidden challenges and opportunities. This process helps challenge assumptions, refine priorities, and define a solution that not only meets immediate needs but also delivers long-term value.
At the end of Discovery, you'll have:
With a strong foundation in place, your project is set up for success, minimising surprises and maximising impact.
The team at The Curve is extremely responsive and flexible. Their collaborative and innovative approach to projects & managed services fits perfectly with our own development team and the platforms we use for our business.
Steven Shinn
Co-Founder / CEO, Disputed.io
The Curve understood our team’s high expectations, clearly and sensibly outlined how these would be met in ambitious timeframes. Their expertise and approach throughout the project reassured us that the system would fulfil our requirements and the ever-changing needs of our growing business.
Adam Ellis
Managing Partner, Prospera Wealth Management
The Curve’s approach and communication is regular and fluid which really helps get the best out of the team. They have put in place industry standard project management practices that greatly assist with this communication.
Chris Iveson
CEO, FourJaw Manufacturing
We deliver projects for a wide range of industries – ranging from SMEs to large public sector organisations. These projects span a variety of modern technologies, providing opportunities to learn and adapt to unique challenges.
If you would thrive in a team that strives for excellence whilst experiencing new and exciting challenges then get in touch and reach out to us on our career page.
Software Engineer (Sheffield/Remote)
I honestly can't recommend The Curve highly enough. I have worked with Paul & James on a variety of projects. Their experience, knowledge & expertise are at the highest level. The team are efficient, personable and professional. They consistently go above and beyond to hit deadlines, accommodate late minute changes and ensure I'm happy with all aspects of every project. The Curve give us regular updates and respond incredibly quickly - even after hours!
On a number of projects they have offered support on related topics/work issues outside their commissioned remit. I'm a self-confessed technophobe, yet Paul & James have made the entire, and somewhat alien experience of building & designing a multi-faceted website really enjoyable and rewarding. The Curve have had a hugely positive impact across all areas of the company and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them - in fact, I wouldn't use anyone else.
Letty Butler
Creative Coordinator, Kurious Arts