Find Your Match.
Fund Your Vision.

Startup Unplugged connects ambitious founders with the right investors — not through cold emails or gatekeepers, but through smart, intent-driven matching that works for both sides.

2,400+ Active Founders  |  ₹850Cr+ Capital Deployed  |  340+ Successful Matches

HOW MATCHING WORKS

Swipe Right on Opportunity

Forget pitch decks lost in inboxes. Startup Unplugged's Smart Match puts the best-fit founders and investors in front of each other — and lets both sides decide. Swipe right to connect. When it's mutual, the conversation begins.

01

Build Your Profile

Founders add their pitch, stage, sector, and funding ask. Investors set their thesis, check size, and preferred sectors. The platform does the rest.

02

Smart Cards, Not Noise

You see only profiles that match your criteria. Each card shows what matters most — no fluff, no irrelevant decks.

03

Mutual Match = Real Intro

When both sides swipe right, Startup Unplugged prompts a structured introduction. No awkward cold openers.

Double-sided matching — Founders swipe on investors too
Super Interest — Flag one investor per week as a priority
Re-discovery — Passed a profile? Revisit it anytime
Structured intros — Every match starts with context

FOR FOUNDERS

Your Startup.
Presented Right.

Your Startup Unplugged profile is your living pitch — always up to date, always working for you.

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Seed Stage
V

Verdant AI

AgTech & ClimateTech • Denver, CO

Living Value Proposition

"Autonomous climate control and yield optimization models tailored specifically for commercial vertical greenhouses."

Est. 2024B2B SaaS

Step 01Startup Basics

Set your core coordinates. Express your main value proposition in a single, high-impact one-liner. Immediate context for fast-scanning investors.

FOR INVESTORS

Define Your Thesis.
Discover Founders Who Fit It.

Stop sifting through irrelevant deals. Your Startup Unplugged investor profile filters the pipeline so you only see what's worth your time.

Fund identity — Name, stage, AUM, thesis
Check size range — Minimum and maximum per deal
Sector & geography focus — What you back and where
Co-investment stance — Lead, follow, or both
Portfolio highlights — Up to 5 notable investments
Response rate badge — Shown publicly for founder trust
Availability — Open to new deals / paused

EXPLORE

Browse Beyond the Algorithm

Smart Match is where the magic happens — but sometimes you want to search on your own terms. The Discovery Feed lets you filter, explore, and save profiles at your own pace.

Filters

WHY US

Not Another Directory.
A Real Matching Platform.

FeatureGeneric PlatformsStartup Unplugged
Founder-initiated swipe
Investor-initiated swipe
Structured match intros
Stage + sector filteringBasicAdvanced
Mentor access in same platform
Verified investor profiles

DEALS CLOSED

Founders Who
Found Their Match

"We had been emailing investors for 6 months with zero traction. Within 3 weeks on Startup Unplugged, we had 4 matched conversations and closed our seed round."

Priya Mehta, Co-founder, [Startup Name]

₹1.2Cr Seed Raised

"The double-sided matching is the smartest thing about this platform. I only talk to founders who are actually interested in what I bring beyond a cheque."

Arjun Nair, Angel Investor

6 Deals via Startup Unplugged

"I matched with my lead investor in week one. The structured intro meant our first call was already past the 'what do you do' stage."

Rahul Singh, Founder, [Startup Name]

Pre-seed Round Closed

₹850Cr+ Facilitated  |  340 Matches Made  |  4.8★ Avg Founder Rating

Ready to Find
Your Match?

Whether you're raising your first round or deploying your next cheque — your next great match is already on Startup Unplugged.

Founder profiles are free. Investor verification is required.