Frequently Asked Questions

Our AI-powered matching algorithm connects you with investors based on your stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry vertical, geographic focus, and funding goals. Create your founder profile, specify your requirements, and receive personalized matches with investors whose thesis aligns with your startup.
A compelling profile includes a clear problem statement, your solution and traction metrics, team background, funding stage and amount seeking, and your vision. Include key milestones, revenue or user growth, and any notable advisors or investors already involved. Complete profiles receive 3x more investor interest.
When you find an aligned investor, you can request an introduction through the platform. Your request includes a brief pitch summary that helps investors quickly assess fit. Investors can accept, request more info, or pass. This creates warm intros at scale while respecting everyone's time.
Creating a founder profile and browsing investors is free. Premium features like advanced matching, priority visibility, and unlimited connection requests are available through our subscription plans. We never take equity or success fees from your funding round.
Yes! Investroom connects founders with both investors and experienced mentors. Mentors include former founders, industry executives, and domain experts who can provide guidance on fundraising strategy, product development, go-to-market, and scaling. Filter by mentor type and expertise when searching.
Our matching algorithm surfaces startups that fit your investment thesis based on stage, sector, geography, and check size. Founder profiles are verified, and our quality scoring highlights the most promising opportunities. Save time by reviewing pre-qualified deals rather than cold inbound pitches.
Investor profiles have access to founder company summaries, team backgrounds, traction metrics, funding history, and pitch highlights. Detailed information like financials and full pitch decks are shared after mutual interest is established. This protects founder confidentiality while giving you enough to assess fit.
Your investor profile includes stage preferences (pre-seed to growth), check size range, sector focus (AI, fintech, climate, etc.), geographic preferences, and any specific criteria. Our algorithm uses these to surface relevant opportunities and allows founders to find you when searching for aligned investors.
Absolutely. Many VCs and angels use Investroom to find co-investors for rounds they're leading or participating in. You can indicate interest in co-investment opportunities in your profile, and our matching helps connect you with other investors in specific deals.
All users complete identity verification and profile review. Founders verify their company registration and key claims. Investors verify their accredited status or fund affiliation. This ensures a trusted environment where both parties can engage with confidence.
Investroom is a login-gated platform. Only verified, logged-in users can view profiles and detailed information. You control what's visible publicly vs. to verified users vs. only to connections. Sensitive business information is only shared after mutual interest is established.
We take confidentiality seriously. Detailed financials and pitch decks are only shared with explicit consent. All users agree to confidentiality terms. We never share your data with third parties, and our platform uses enterprise-grade security. You can request NDA execution before sharing sensitive materials.
Our trust and safety team reviews all reported concerns. Users who violate community guidelines or engage in bad faith behavior are removed from the platform. We maintain a professional, respectful environment for all participants. Contact [email protected] for any issues.