FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk): price, who can join and alternatives
FounderCloud, which began in 2019 as StartHawk, matches founders by what they bring and who they need. Members can post ideas looking for co-founders and ask questions in a forum called The Nest. The free plan covers browsing, posting ideas and one new conversation a day.
FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders whose ideas need a partner with complementary skills | foundercloud.com |
| Activity | Free sign-up open when checked on 28 Oct 2026 | foundercloud.com |
| Members | 36,000+ founders have joined | foundercloud.com |
| Conversations | 26,000+ conversations started between founders | foundercloud.com |
| Free plan | Free plan includes one new conversation a day and posting ideas | foundercloud.com |
| Price | Premium is $24 a month, billed monthly, in US dollars | foundercloud.com |
| Currency | Prices are in US dollars | foundercloud.com |
| Where | Online, with ideas posted from many countries | foundercloud.com |
Who it suits
- People with an idea who need a developer, marketer or salesperson
- First-time founders who want a free way to meet possible co-founders
- Builders who would rather join someone else's idea
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want live events or in-person meetups
- People who need unlimited messaging without paying
- Founders past the co-founder stage looking for growth advice
Alternatives to FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Million Cups Arlington | Not published (the listing mentions free coffee) | Register on the event listing and turn up on Wednesday |
| CEDAT startup meetups (Bengaluru) | Free entry for networking; ₹4999 pitch fee for shortlisted startups at Xplore events | RSVP on Meetup |
| CoFoundersLab | Free to join; Premium $29/month (currency not named) with a 30-day free trial | Open sign-up |
| Enterprise Nation | Free to join | Open sign-up |
| Founders Meetup London | Not published | Register for a ticket; some ticket types need approval |
| Launch Camp | Free; the 18 Nov matching night has a $10 ticket for selected guests (currency not named) | Join the waitlist; the matching night needs an interest form and host approval |
| Makers & Founders CT | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma |
| Ramen Club | £25 a month or £170 lifetime | No application described |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about FounderCloud (formerly StartHawk)
- Is FounderCloud the same as StartHawk?
- Yes. FounderCloud started in 2019 as StartHawk.
- How much does it cost?
- The free plan is $0. Premium is $24 a month in US dollars.
- What can I do on the free plan?
- Browse founders and ideas, start one new conversation a day, post ideas and ask questions in The Nest.
- How many founders have joined?
- 36,000+ founders have joined, and members have started 26,000+ conversations.
- Website
- foundercloud.com
- Price
- Free; Premium $24/month (US dollars)
- Entry rule
- Open sign-up
- Format
- Online co-founder matching, idea board and Q&A forum
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FounderCloud isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check foundercloud.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.