Startup Platform Roles
Six startup roles.
One NDA-protected ecosystem.
Every role on Fund4Founders — from startup founder to angel investor to early employee — has verified identity, automatic NDA execution, and purpose-built protections matched to their level of access and risk.
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$20
/mo founding
Standard $40/mo
Key Protections
- Blockchain IP timestamp at submission (Bernstein.io)
- NDA-02 auto-executes before any party sees your full idea
- Full access log: who viewed, when, IP & device
- Encrypted file storage with signed-URL access only
- Visibility controls: only metadata used in matching
- Rate limiting: you control how many active matches exist
Platform Features
- Up to 3 active idea submissions simultaneously
- Curated matching to investors, consultants, partners, talent, and customers
- Secure shared workspace access after NDA execution
- Talent listing capability for early hiring
- Beta access management for customer testing
- Blockchain certificate download for IP evidence
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01
NDA-02
NDAs Triggered on Match
NDA-05
NDA-06
NDA-07
NDA-08
NDA-09
$100
/mo founding
Standard $200/mo
Verification Required
- Government ID verification (Stripe Identity or Persona)
- Accredited investor questionnaire
- Identity-verified member agreement — all introductions logged and timestamped
- Accredited Investor attestation badge on profile (self-attested at onboarding)
Platform Features
- Algorithmically-matched early-stage startup profiles aligned to your stated preferences
- Advanced filtering: industry, stage, geography, funding type
- Connection tracking dashboard
- Co-investor network visibility
- Direct founder messaging & video scheduling
- Monthly founder-match intelligence digest
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01NDA-03
NDAs Triggered on Match
NDA-05
NDA-03 establishes the terms of the platform relationship. Once the introduction is made, Fund4Founders steps back entirely — what the parties do next is their business, not ours.
⚖ Regulatory Compliance — Investor Tier
Accredited Investor self-attestation required — Reg D & Reg CF compliance. This tier requires identity verification and self-attestation of Accredited Investor status under SEC Rule 501(a) (net worth exceeding $1M excluding primary residence, or income exceeding $200K/$300K with spouse for prior two years). The platform does not independently verify accreditation status — investors bear sole responsibility for confirming their own eligibility and complying with applicable securities law. Fund4Founders' defense against Reg CF Funding Portal registration rests on its platform structure: flat subscription fees only, no success fees or percentage of capital raised, no deal negotiation, and no handling of investment funds. The platform's attestation record is a diligence tool, not a substitute for the founder's own Reg D compliance process. Reg D compliance framework →
$50
/mo founding
Standard $100/mo
Verification Required
- Credential upload (licenses, certifications, firm affiliation)
- Admin review within 48 hours
- Verified Advisor badge on approval
- Conflict of interest disclosure per engagement
Platform Features
- Inbound lead matching — no outbound cold pitching
- Proposal and engagement letter templates
- Secure document sharing with clients
- Verified-engagement-only review system
- Up to 10 active client conversations
- Consultant community and resource library
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01NDA-04
NDAs Triggered on Engagement
NDA-06
NDA-06 includes work-for-hire protections, pre-existing materials licensing, and non-solicitation clauses.
⚖ Regulatory Compliance — Consultant Connections
Fund4Founders does not structure or advise on consulting engagement terms. Whether compensation is hourly, project-based, equity, or a hybrid is set entirely between the consultant and the founder. Founders are notified at onboarding that: (1) consultants operating as independent contractors are exempt from FLSA minimum wage requirements, but this status depends on the actual nature of the work relationship — not how the parties label it; (2) equity granted to consultants classified as employees falls under SEC Rule 701 caps; and (3) any arrangement that economically resembles employment will be treated as such by courts and regulators regardless of the contract's language. All engagement structures should be reviewed with qualified legal counsel before work begins. Labor compliance framework →
$5
/mo founding
Standard $10/mo
Your Protections
- California Labor Code §2870 carve-out in NDA-07
- Personal projects explicitly excluded from IP assignment
- Role details only disclosed after NDA execution
- All communications logged — no off-platform test requests
Platform Features
- Matched to pre-funded or actively-raising founders
- Skills and domain expertise tagging for accurate matching
- Smart opportunity alerts
- Platform-verified downloadable profile PDF
- Prior inventions declaration field on profile
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01
NDAs Triggered on Match
NDA-07
NDA-07 includes explicit §2870 carve-out language and a Prior Inventions exhibit.
⚖ Regulatory Compliance — Employee Connections
Fund4Founders does not structure, suggest, or facilitate compensation arrangements. All compensation terms — cash, equity, or hybrid — are set independently between the founder and the candidate. Founders are affirmatively notified at onboarding that: (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA, 29 U.S.C. § 206) requires employees to receive at least federal minimum wage regardless of any equity arrangement; (2) SEC Rule 701 (17 C.F.R. § 230.701) limits the total value of equity private companies may issue to employees without triggering SEC registration requirements; and (3) misclassifying an employment relationship as an independent contractor engagement to avoid FLSA obligations creates serious federal liability. Founders are advised to consult qualified legal counsel before finalizing any compensation structure. Labor & equity compliance framework →
$5
/mo founding
Standard $10/mo
Your Protections
- Beta products provided "as-is" — no hidden commitments
- Your personal data never shared without explicit opt-in
- Beta access auto-expires — no indefinite obligations
- No commercial commitment created through beta participation
Platform Features
- Browse and request access to beta opportunities
- Direct feedback channel with innovators
- Early Adopter badge and reputation score
- Priority access to commercial launches
- Feedback history and track record
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01
NDAs Triggered on Access
NDA-08
NDA-08 covers feedback ownership assignment and product confidentiality.
$250
/mo founding
Standard $500/mo
Verification Required
- Entity name and state of formation
- Business registration cross-check
- Platform membership agreement (NDA-10) — entity-level accountability
- Verified Organization badge on approval
Platform Features
- Up to 3 team member seats under one subscription
- Secure shared workspace with document exchange
- Partnership MOU template library
- Co-development interest signaling tools
- Quarterly partnership opportunity digest
- Entity verification badge on all communications
NDAs at Onboarding
NDA-01NDA-10
NDAs Triggered on Match
NDA-09
NDA-09 covers mutual confidentiality and IP ownership disclosure — the foundations any corporate legal team requires before a real technical conversation can begin in good faith. What the parties build from there is entirely their own.
Startup Investor Matching Algorithm
How startup founders find the right investors and advisors.
Fund4Founders' scoring engine uses 9 weighted dimensions to surface the highest-quality startup connections — matching founders with the right angel investors, VCs, consultants, and partners based on industry, stage, and verification status. Your full startup idea is never exposed during the matching process.
Industry Alignment
Stage & Funding Fit
Role Eligibility
Geographic Fit
Profile Completeness
Verification Status
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