Frequently Asked Questions

What is Founder2be all about?
We’re on a mission to help people find the right co-founder. People around the world use Founder2be every day to discover great co-founders, to connect with the best designers, developers, sales people and many others. It's that easy. Like the idea? Then sign up now.

How does it work?
You can think of Founder2be as online dating meets LinkedIn for startups. Sign up, complete your profile, and start browsing. When you see a co-founder you like, just send a message. And if you have an idea for a startup, you can share it to attract additional interest, too.

How much does it cost?
Nada, niente, nichts, ... or whatever other word for 'nothing' in your language is. Yep, Founder2be is free and will remain free.

How do you guys make money?
We rely on happy users buying us drinks and lunches wherever we go. Just kidding. We cover our costs through advertising, sponsorships and a freemium model. If you're interested in reaching entrepreneurs with your brand, get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.

What's a Pro Plan?
Founder2be connects you to many thousands of co-founders. A Pro Plan makes this process even faster. Advanced search, unlimited contacts, bookmarking promising candidates and more are designed to help you save time. Login and click Upgrade to learn more.

Am I talented enough to be on Founder2be?
Are you kidding? Of course, you are! Nobody knows everything and everybody knows something. Your talent and skills could make the vital difference to someone looking for a co-founder or startup.

I only have little spare time. Can I still join Founder2be?
Yes, absolutely! Many people start working on a project together with someone part-time on the side. Some people pursue their ideas for a venture full-time from day one. If you have an idea that you believe in, get started with as much or as little time as you have.

Does Founder2be work for real?
Yes, it does. And we're really happy about it. Thousands of introductions are being made all the time. Several of the co-founders who met on Founder2be have told us about their success and we have shared a few of these success stories with you.

Talking about success stories: I met someone on Founder2be. How can I let you know?
Congrats! See? We told you it works. We would be This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you want, we’ll help you and your startup get some coverage for additional exposure. And what could be better than that? Ok, short of a successful exit. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves now ;)

Is there a way to find a co-founder faster?
Finding a co-founder is one of the hardest things. Make sure your profile is well filled so that someone who reads it will want to contact you. We have also implemented additional features as part of our Pro Plans to help you save valuable time.

Can I find people on Founder2be who are willing to invest money in my startup?
Currently, Founder2be members together could invest over $50,000,000 into teams and ideas they like. The good news is that it really does not take that much money to build a first version of a product. And the even better news is that once you get to that point, raising investment is easier than just with slides.

How can I contribute to Founder2be?
We're honored by your support. Founder2be wouldn't be without the involvement from an amazing community. Join us and participate in the growing success. Become an ambassador in your city and help co-founders connect, for example, by hosting an event.

How can I partner with Founder2be?
We are constantly expanding our partner program join forces with organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide. If you work with an incubator, accelerator or other entrepreneurship organization, send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I work for a company and unfortunately we have to let some people go. Can we purchase a couple of Pro Plans for these guys to help them find a new gig?
We live in tough economical times, and it’s never fun to be forced to look for something new. All help is appreciated. We know because we’ve been there ourselves. We are here to help you help others find alternatives. Let's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it how to make it happen.