Building the Credit
Score for Startups
Before FICO, every bank did its own credit check. Before FounderGrade, every investor does their own due diligence. We're building a universal credibility standard for startups.
2026
Founded
DIFC, Dubai
4
Stakeholder roles
Founders · investors · experts · accelerators
8-dim
Scoring rubric
Blind, 2-reviewer panel
On-chain
Score permanence
Portable across rounds
Sample · Pilot cohort · May 2026
Our Mission
Transparent, Portable, Permanent
We believe startup ecosystems deserve a shared, verifiable credibility standard - one that reduces information asymmetry, protects capital, and rewards real progress over promises.
Trust First
Every score is backed by blind expert review and recorded on-chain for permanence.
Milestone-Based
Capital flows only when real progress is proven. No more hope-based investing.
5 Days, Not 5 Months
Reduce due diligence from months to days with standardized expert scoring.
Leadership
Our Team
Ujjwal Sahay
CEO & Founder
Fintech entrepreneur and startup ecosystem builder. Passionate about creating transparent credibility infrastructure for emerging markets.
Advisory Board
Technology
Deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, escrow systems, and full-stack platform engineering.
Advisory Board
Investors & Ecosystem
Senior leaders from Gulf Ventures, DIFC Innovation Hub, and angel investor networks across MENA and Southeast Asia.
Partners & Backers
Backed By
Built on regulated rails
DFSA / ADGM aligned
DIFC-incorporated
KYC & KYB
Sumsub partner
Escrow custody
Segregated funds
On-chain anchoring
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