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Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. Every stakeholder knows exactly what they pay and what they get. That's the FounderGrade promise.

Founders

Free+ $199-499 review fee
  • Guided pitch builder
  • KYC verification
  • Expert-reviewed score
  • Investor matching
  • Deal room access
  • Digital certificate

Fee Breakdown

1% Founder Success Fee on funded amount

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Investors

2.5%total on funded deals
  • Deal discovery marketplace
  • Verified founder scores
  • Smart contract escrow
  • Milestone tracking
  • Portfolio dashboard
  • Dispute resolution

Fee Breakdown

1.5% Escrow Release Fee when funds deploy

1% Investor Success Fee on funded amount

Experts

$75-150per review
  • Startup review assignments
  • Trust score tracking
  • Co-invest access (80+ trust)
  • Milestone verification fees
  • Flexible scheduling
  • USDC or bank payout

Accelerators

$199/month
  • Cohort management
  • Founder scoring pipeline
  • Expert assignment
  • Investor curation
  • Analytics dashboard
  • White-label option ($2K/mo)

Why FounderGrade

Compare the Alternatives

FeatureFounderGradeTraditional VC
Due diligence time5 days3-6 months
Scoring methodology8-dimensionGut feeling
Capital protectionSmart contract escrowNone
Upfront investor fees$0Varies
Score portabilityOn-chainNone
Milestone accountabilityBuilt-inOptional

FAQ

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