Where Ideas
Meet Starters
VCs post investment opportunities with clear milestones. Founders browse, apply, build the milestone, and unlock capital. Simple.
The Path to Capital.
From an idea to execution in three distinct steps. Designed for clarity, speed, and trust.
Post & Define
For VCs
Post your thesis with capital & milestone.
For Founders
Browse bounties matching your expertise.
Match & Review
For VCs
Review applications with built-in scoring.
For Founders
Apply with 3 bullets + 30-day plan.
Build & Fund
For VCs
Fund at milestone delivery.
For Founders
Ship milestone, unlock capital.
Trust Built In.
Clear verification, milestone-based funding, and transparent processes engineered to protect founders and streamline capital.
Verified Firms Only
We strictly gate access. Firm-domain email and LinkedIn verification are prerequisites for posting a bounty to the platform.
Milestone Capital
Investors commit to funding decisions tied to pre-agreed milestones—so founders know what to build before capital conversations begin.
Decision SLAs
VCs explicitly commit to response times. We enforce accountability—no black holes.
Important Notice
RequestForStartups is not a broker-dealer. We don't custody funds or paper deals. We strictly facilitate high-signal introductions between verified VCs and technical founders. All investment decisions and legal documentation happen directly between the concerned parties.
Contact Us
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