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Founders, incubators, accelerators, universities, and VCs.
About Cofoundista
Cofoundista is a web-based platform for people seeking or offering a co-founder role at an early-stage venture. Founders create structured venture and role profiles that describe the skills needed, expected commitment and equity; prospective co-founders list their experience, skills, role preferences and availability, then browse open opportunities. Members can signal interest, and Cofoundista shares contact details after both sides agree to connect. The platform also supports incubators, accelerators, universities and venture-building programs that invite cohorts and connect them with a shared pool of candidates. Cofoundista provides founder resources including an equity-split calculator. Its matching workflow helps early teams identify potential co-founders and discuss fit before forming a company. The service is accessible through a web application, and its interface is available in English and German.
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Pricing
Pricing Details:
Founder search plans are free during the beta, with plans sponsored by vouchers or programme partners. Joining and browsing as a co-founder are free.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Cofoundista
Founded: 2026
Austria
cofoundista.com
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