Frequently Asked Questions

Cofoundesy is an AI-powered platform designed to connect entrepreneurs with compatible co-founders. We go beyond basic matching by offering built-in collaboration tools, mentorship connections, and access to funding opportunities.

Our mission is to increase the success rate of startups by ensuring founders have the right partners from day one.

Cofoundesy is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs with ideas who need a technical co-founder
• Technical professionals looking to join promising startups
• Experienced founders seeking new ventures and partnerships
• First-time entrepreneurs who want guidance along with a co-founder
• Startup teams looking to fill key roles with the right talent

Unlike other platforms that only focus on the initial match, Cofoundesy provides a complete ecosystem:

• Advanced AI matching that considers personality, work style, and long-term goals
• Built-in collaboration tools that allow you to start working together immediately
• Access to mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts
• Connections to funding through our network of investors and partners
• Comprehensive resources to help you navigate the startup journey

Our platform is designed to address the common points of failure in co-founder relationships and set you up for success from the start.

Our matching algorithm uses a combination of AI and human-centered design principles to find compatible co-founders. The process works in several layers:

1. Profile analysis: We analyze skills, experience, and industry focus to find baseline matches.
2. Personality assessment: Optional psychometric tests help identify complementary work styles and communication preferences.
3. Goals alignment: We match people with similar ambitions, timelines, and commitment levels.
4. Values compatibility: Our algorithm identifies shared values and mission alignment.
5. Continuous learning: The AI improves as it learns from successful matches and user feedback.

This multi-layered approach results in more meaningful connections than platforms that only consider skills or interests.

Yes! Our matching process begins with your detailed preferences. You can specify:

• Specific skills and expertise you need
• Experience level requirements
• Time commitment expectations
• Location preferences (remote or local)
• Equity split considerations
• Personality traits that would complement yours

While we encourage openness to unexpected matches that might bring fresh perspectives, our platform respects your core requirements and won't suggest incompatible connections.

Finding the perfect co-founder can take time. If your initial matches aren't the right fit:

• Our platform continues to present new matches as they become available
• You can refine your preferences to improve match quality
• Our team can provide personalized matching assistance
• You can attend our virtual networking events to meet potential co-founders
• You'll have access to our mentorship network for guidance while searching

We're committed to helping you find the right partner, even if it takes some time. The most successful startups are worth waiting for the right match.

Cofoundesy operates on a freemium model:

• Basic (Free): Create a profile, receive limited matches, and access basic resources.
• Premium ($29/month): Unlimited matching, priority visibility, advanced filtering, and access to all collaboration tools.
• Founder Pro ($79/month): Everything in Premium plus mentorship sessions, investor introductions, and personalized matching assistance.

Early waitlist members will receive special pricing and promotions when we launch. We also offer discounts for students and early-stage startups.

For most introductions and general access to our investor network, there are no additional fees beyond your subscription. For successful fundraising:

• Direct introductions that lead to investment may include a small success fee (typically 1-2% of funds raised)
• Participation in our pitch events is included in the Founder Pro subscription
• Custom fundraising assistance packages are available for later-stage startups

All fees are transparently communicated before any fundraising activities begin.

We take the security of your intellectual property seriously:

• You control how much detail about your idea to share in your profile
• All users sign a basic non-disclosure agreement before joining
• Our messaging system includes an option for confidential communication
• Advanced encryption protects all data shared on the platform
• You can create custom NDAs for specific conversations

We recommend sharing enough information to attract the right co-founder while keeping proprietary details protected until you've established trust.

You have full control over your profile visibility:

• Basic profile: Skills, experience, interests, and goals are visible to potential matches
• Project details: You can choose to make these visible to all users, only to matches, or completely private
• Contact information: This is never shared until you explicitly connect with someone
• Previous work: You control which portfolio items or past projects to display

Our privacy settings allow you to adjust visibility at any time, giving you the flexibility to be more open as you get comfortable on the platform.

Our platform includes a suite of built-in tools to help you start working with your co-founder immediately:

• Secure messaging and video conferencing
• Document sharing and collaborative editing
• Basic project management boards and task tracking
• Goal setting and milestone tracking
• Shared calendar and scheduling tools
• Integrations with popular tools like Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion

These tools are designed to remove friction from the early stages of collaboration, allowing you to focus on building your idea rather than managing multiple platforms.

Mentorship is available through several channels:

• One-on-one mentorship sessions (included in Founder Pro or available as add-ons)
• Industry-specific mentor matching based on your startup's focus
• Group mentorship webinars and Q&A sessions
• Peer mentorship from fellow founders in later stages
• Office hours with experts in legal, marketing, product, and fundraising

Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors who have volunteered to help the next generation of founders succeed.