FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Dealflowhub.ai — how AI matchmaking works, pricing, security and onboarding for founders, investors, mentors, partners and advisors.
For founders
What does it cost founders to raise on Dealflowhub.ai?
Founders pay for a plan, billed quarterly or annually, plus a success fee on capital raised through Dealflowhub.ai. Starter is $199 / 3 months (or $699 / year) with a 3% success fee. Scale is $299 / 3 months (or $999 / year) with a 2% success fee. Growth is $499 / 3 months (or $1,799 / year) with a 1% success fee. New users get 50% off their first quarter on quarterly plans — $99 for Starter, $149 for Scale and $249 for Growth; annual plans are billed at full price. The AI Pitch Scorer and Summary are included on all three plans. A 24-month non-circumvention agreement applies.
Is there a free plan or a free trial for founders?
No. There is no free plan and no free trial. The closest thing is the introductory offer: new users get 50% off their first quarter on any quarterly plan — $99 for Starter, $149 for Scale and $249 for Growth. Annual plans are billed at full price.
What does my startup need to qualify?
We look for MVP validation, an experienced founding team and clear growth metrics — typically $10K+ in monthly revenue or 15%+ month-over-month growth. Every application is reviewed for quality and credibility before your profile goes live to investors.
How long does fundraising usually take?
It depends on your stage, sector and how prepared you are, so we don't quote an average. What the platform shortens is the search: once your profile is at least 70% complete, you receive AI investor matches every week, and your plan sets how many.
How does Dealflowhub.ai match me with investors?
Our AI matches you with investors on 11 parameters — including sector, stage, geography, business model and traction — so every introduction is relevant instead of cold outreach.
How do I share my pitch deck and documents securely?
You get a secure data room to store and share investor-ready documents from one place, with full control over who sees what — no more scattered email attachments.
Will Dealflowhub.ai help me prepare my pitch deck?
Yes. Every plan includes the AI Pitch Scorer and Summary: upload your pitch deck and you get a score and a short summary of how it reads, so you can strengthen it before investors see it. Every founder profile is also reviewed by our team before it goes live.
Can I see which investors are interested in my startup?
Yes. Your dashboard shows investor engagement — profile views, interest levels and activity — and notifies you when an investor expresses serious interest.
For investors
What does it cost to invest through Dealflowhub.ai?
Investors currently join free, for a limited period. Investors pay no success fee — the success fee on capital raised is paid by founders, as part of their plan.
How does Dealflowhub.ai ensure deal quality?
Every founder application is reviewed for quality and credibility before the profile goes live to investors, and founders' pitches run through our AI Pitch Scorer and Summary, so you get a consistent first read on each deal.
What types of investment opportunities are available?
Founders list their startups at any stage from Idea and Pre-Seed to Series C+, in sectors including SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech and ClimateTech. You filter by the stages and sectors you invest in.
Is my data and investment activity kept confidential?
Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit, handled in line with GDPR, and we never share your profile or investment preferences without your explicit consent.
How do I control the deal flow I see?
Filter founders by sector, stage, geography and traction so you review curated, relevant deals — no cold inbound noise.
Can I meet and evaluate founders on the platform?
Yes. Schedule and run meetings directly on Dealflowhub.ai with availability shared on both sides, and keep the entire conversation in one place from first call to close.
How soon will I start seeing matched deals?
As soon as your investor profile and preferences are set, AI-matched deal flow begins surfacing, with new vetted founders added continuously.
For mentors
Who can become a mentor?
Domain experts, 2x founders, fund managers, family offices and advisors who can help founders with areas like product, go-to-market, legal, finance or scaling — for paid sessions or as free mentorship.
How do I get started as a mentor?
Sign up as a mentor, fill in your profile and sign the mentor agreement online — it's an e-signature step inside sign-up. Every new member is reviewed by the Dealflowhub.ai team, so your account is switched on once the team has approved it, and we email you when that happens. Then set your session price and the hours you're available.
When do founders start seeing my profile?
Your card appears in the mentor directory once the team has approved your account, you've finished sign-up, and you've listed at least one area of expertise on your profile. The directory is only visible to signed-in members, not the public. You can hide yourself at any time with the visibility switch on your Mentor Profile page.
Do I set my own price, and can I mentor for free?
Yes to both. On your Mentor Profile you choose Free mentorship or Paid sessions, and for paid sessions you set your own session price in US dollars. Founders are charged that price when they book. Before you can switch to paid sessions you need to connect a payout account on your Earnings page.
How much of the session price do I receive?
You always receive 70% of your session price; Dealflowhub.ai keeps 30% as its platform fee. On a $100 session, you receive $70. Joining as a mentor is currently free, for a limited period.
Founders get 30% off their first three sessions. Does that reduce what I earn?
No. Each founder's first 3 paid mentoring sessions are 30% off, and Dealflowhub.ai pays for that discount out of its own fee. You're still paid 70% of your full price: on a $100 session the founder pays $70 and you receive $70.
How and when am I paid?
Payouts go through Stripe Connect. You set up your payout account from the Earnings page, and Stripe holds your bank details — we never see or store them. When a founder books, their payment is held by the platform. Once the session has ended, click Complete on your Sessions page and your 70% is sent to your Stripe account. If you don't, the session is completed automatically 24 hours after it ends. Stripe then pays the money into your bank on your account's payout schedule.
Can I be paid if I live outside the platform's country?
Yes. Mentors abroad are paid through Stripe Connect cross-border payouts, in US dollars — the currency session prices are set and charged in. Stripe asks for your country and bank details when you set up payouts. If your country isn't offered there, email info@dealflowhub.ai before you switch to paid sessions.
How do founders book a session with me?
A founder first sends you a mentoring request. If you accept, an engagement opens and the founder can book sessions with you. They can only pick times inside the working hours you've published on your Availability page, in your own timezone — so set your hours before you accept requests. With no hours set, there is nothing to book.
Where do I find the meeting link?
Every booked session gets its own Zoom meeting, created on our Zoom account, so you don't need a Zoom subscription of your own. The join link is on the session in your Sessions page and in the booking email.
Can a session be moved to another time?
Yes. The founder can propose a different time from your published availability. Nothing changes until you accept: accepting moves the session, declining keeps the original time and the founder can suggest another. No money moves either way — the original payment stays with the session.
What happens if a session is cancelled?
If you cancel a paid session, the founder is refunded in full automatically. If the founder cancels, what is refunded depends on how close to the start time they cancel — see the cancellation policy shown when booking. A session can't be cancelled once it has started, and a cancellation can't be undone.
Can founders review me?
Yes. A founder who has had an engagement with you can leave one review: a rating from 1 to 5 stars and a short comment. You're notified when it's posted, and it shows on your profile to signed-in members. The founder can edit or delete their own review later.
How do I track my engagements and earnings?
Your mentor dashboard shows active engagements, pending requests, earnings and availability — all in one place.
For partners
What types of channel partnerships are available?
Five tracks: Channel Referral, Service, Event, Corporate and Sponsorship Partners — covering networkers and accelerators, professional-service firms, event organisers, established businesses and event sponsors.
How do partners earn?
Through a revenue share on the events you co-host with Dealflowhub.ai, plus any referral terms set out in your partner addendum.
How do referral partnerships work?
Any referral terms are agreed with each partner and set out in their partner addendum. Founders you introduce apply and are reviewed like every other founder before their profile goes live.
Can we co-host events with Dealflowhub.ai?
Yes. Event partners co-host meetups, workshops and demo days and split ticket revenue across global markets, while sponsorship partners can fund and co-brand them.
What do service partners get?
Accountants, lawyers and compliance firms can offer paid services to founders inside the ecosystem and gain visibility to a vetted, curated founder community.
How do we become a partner?
Apply through the Channel Partner registration in the sign-up flow. Once approved, you use your partner dashboard to list your services, answer founders' requests and manage your engagements and bookings.
For advisors
What is the Dealflowhub.ai Advisory Board?
A select group of seasoned industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs who provide strategic counsel to the founding team and help guide our mission of building a transparent, AI-powered investment ecosystem.
What do advisors actually do?
Advisors contribute high-level guidance, governance oversight and their professional networks. They do not have dashboard access or operational roles — their input is strategic.
Is this a hands-on or operational role?
No. Advisory is strategic rather than operational. Advisors help shape direction and open doors instead of running day-to-day functions.
Who is a good fit for the Advisory Board?
Experienced leaders, investors and entrepreneurs with deep networks and a track record of building or backing companies, who believe in a transparent, AI-powered fundraising ecosystem.
How do I join the Advisory Board?
Apply through the Advisory Board application. Our team reviews each application and follows up with selected candidates.
General
How does Dealflowhub.ai's AI matchmaking work?
Our algorithm matches founders and investors on 11 parameters — sector, stage, geography, business model, traction and more — so introductions are relevant from day one rather than cold outreach.
Is Dealflowhub.ai available internationally?
Yes. Founders, investors, mentors and partners can join from anywhere, and meetings run online over Zoom. Plans and mentor sessions are priced and charged in US dollars.
How does Dealflowhub.ai make money?
Founders pay for a plan — Starter, Scale or Growth, billed quarterly or annually — plus a success fee on capital raised through the platform: 3% on Starter, 2% on Scale and 1% on Growth. On mentor sessions, we keep a 30% platform fee from the price the mentor sets. Investors and mentors currently join free, for a limited period.
What security and privacy measures are in place?
Data is encrypted in transit, handled in line with GDPR, and documents are shared through secure data rooms where you control who sees what. We never sell your data.
Can I hold more than one role on the platform?
Each user holds a single role — founder, investor, mentor, partner or advisor — which keeps the network trusted and your experience tailored. Contact us at info@dealflowhub.ai if you need to change roles.
How can I contact support?
Reach us at info@dealflowhub.ai or through our in-platform chat. Founder support response times depend on the plan: email within 72 hours on Starter, within 24 hours plus a monthly 30-minute call on Scale, and priority support within 24 hours plus a fortnightly call on Growth.