BuildMate V2 - FIND YOUR CO-FOUNDER AND INVESTORS
BuildMate V2 is live! A faster, smarter startup network built for founders. Connect, grow, and acquire users with powerful tools — profile onboarding, investor matching, skill barter, and more. Launching Aug 25! Join us & upvote to support solo founders!
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Hey PH community! 👋
Super excited to introduce BuildMate — a platform designed to make finding the right co-founder, team member, or even investor as easy and meaningful as possible.
As a founder myself, I’ve struggled with the same problem many of you probably have:
- Endless scrolling on broad networking platforms.
- Connections that look good on paper but don’t align with your vision.
- No dedicated space for serious startup collaborations.
BuildMate changes that.
We focus entirely on the startup ecosystem:
- Founder-to-Co-Founder matchmaking based on skills, stage, and goals.
- Startup-to-Investor matchmaking so great ideas meet the right funding partners.
- Community feed to share updates, ideas, and collaboration requests with like-minded builders.
Whether you’re a solo founder looking for your first partner, a startup owner looking for skilled teammates, or an investor scouting the next big thing — BuildMate is here to connect you with the right people faster.
Let’s help each other spend less time searching and more time building 🚀
I’d love your thoughts, feedback, and ideas on how to make this even more powerful for our community!
Wow, this is exactly what I needed a year ago! Finding a serious co-founder felt like dating without Tinder 😂
@jerima_zuck Haha, nailed it! 😂
I used to say the same thing — startup co-founder search = dating but with way higher stakes.
BuildMate is my attempt to make that process feel less like swiping in the dark and more like finding the right match who’s as obsessed with building as you are 🚀
I really appreciate the startup-only focus. LinkedIn is just too noisy for this kind of stuff.
@yuria_fazal Thanks a ton! 🙏
This kind of genuine support keeps me motivated to build BuildMate better every day. Grateful! 🚀
The founder-to-co-founder matchmaking sounds amazing 🔥. I hope it really aligns beyond just skills.
@kashim_hocane Thanks a ton! 🙏
This kind of genuine support keeps me motivated to build BuildMate better every day. Grateful! 🚀
I tried it today and already matched with someone who's building in the same niche. It feels way more targeted than Facebook groups.
@farah_azlam Special thanks for this feedback! 🙌
Hearing that you already matched with someone in your niche is the best validation I could ask for.
Glad BuildMate could make that connection happen 🚀
This could be a game-changer for small founders in areas where startup ecosystems are still developing. Great work 👏
@ryan_avary Thanks a ton! 🙏
This kind of genuine support keeps me motivated to build BuildMate better every day. Grateful! 🚀
It would be more useful if it had built-in chat or video calls instead of just connections. Otherwise, it’s back to Zoom anyway
@azra_malek Spot on Azra 🙌 Chat + calls are already on our V2 roadmap. The goal is to make BuildMate a complete collaboration space where discovery → connection → conversation all happens under one roof. No more context switching. Your comment reinforces why that’s so important 👏
Interesting… it feels like a mix of LinkedIn and a dating app for founders. Not sure if that’s good or weird
@joseph_toole Haha Joseph, I’ll take that as a compliment 😅 It is kind of like “Tinder for Co-Founders” — but in the best possible way. Startup chemistry matters, and we want to make those matches intentional and focused, not random. If LinkedIn is too broad, BuildMate is the startup-only space 🎯
I signed up, but I’m curious about how big the user base is already. Matchmaking only works if there are enough people on there
@vaneza_zan Totally fair Vaneza! 💯 We’ve just gone live today, but the early traction already shows promise (you’re actually among our first 50!). The exciting part? Every new founder like you multiplies the value of the network. Think of this as joining in at “day zero” — the growth curve starts here 🚀
The UI is clean, and the onboarding was smooth. I just need to see if the matches actually lead to conversations
@james_lee52 James, that’s exactly the outcome we’re building towards 🙌 Smooth onboarding is step 1 — meaningful conversations are step 2. The next updates will focus on better matchmaking signals + built-in chat to help turn those matches into actual collaborations. Your feedback nailed the direction!
The community feed idea is nice, but it might get spammy if people just pitch nonstop
@ashley_wood3 Great point Ashley 👌 Spam is a killer for communities. We’re already planning moderation + smart filters so the feed stays useful, not noisy. The goal is to keep BuildMate signal > noise, unlike the chaos we often see elsewhere. Thanks for pointing it out — it’s definitely on our radar.
Bookmarking this. It could be gold if the network effect kicks in, but it’s too early to tell right now.
@linda_wick Thanks Linda 🙏 You’re absolutely right — BuildMate’s real magic will unfold as the network grows. That’s why we’re laser-focused on attracting serious founders and investors early on. Think of this as the foundation stone of a much bigger ecosystem ⚡ The network effect is exactly what we’re chasing 🚀
I love the idea of having startup-stage filters and direct messaging built into the platform. LinkedIn always felt too broad and noisy for this kind of connection. BuildMate looks clean, focused, and actually useful. Great job 👏
I like the idea, but it feels like just another platform I’ll have to check daily… I hope there are integrations
@rabin_quest You nailed it Rabin ⚡ Founders hate juggling multiple apps. Integrations with tools like Slack/Notion/Email are on the pipeline — BuildMate should fit into your workflow, not force a new one. Think of it as the “hub” that connects, not another tab to check. Thanks for highlighting this!
I can't create a account and login. But the idea is great!
Right now I was finding a team member
@andrew_jameson111
Hi! Thank you for your interest and feedback. We are currently upgrading BUILDMATE to Version 2, which is why new users are facing issues with account creation and login on the current version. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
We will be launching Version 2 on August 19th, and it will have a smooth and seamless login experience without any problems. We hope you will give it another try then.
Thanks again for your understanding and support!
@aashu_prajapati122 looking for your update
I love the idea of having startup-stage filters and direct messaging built into the platform. LinkedIn always felt too broad and noisy for this kind of connection. BuildMate looks clean, focused, and actually useful. Great job 👏
Hey PH community! 👋
Super excited to introduce BuildMate — a platform designed to make finding the right co-founder, team member, or even investor as easy and meaningful as possible.
As a founder myself, I’ve struggled with the same problem many of you probably have:
- Endless scrolling on broad networking platforms.
- Connections that look good on paper but don’t align with your vision.
- No dedicated space for serious startup collaborations.
BuildMate changes that.
We focus entirely on the startup ecosystem:
- Founder-to-Co-Founder matchmaking based on skills, stage, and goals.
- Startup-to-Investor matchmaking so great ideas meet the right funding partners.
- Community feed to share updates, ideas, and collaboration requests with like-minded builders.
Whether you’re a solo founder looking for your first partner, a startup owner looking for skilled teammates, or an investor scouting the next big thing — BuildMate is here to connect you with the right people faster.
Let’s help each other spend less time searching and more time building 🚀
I’d love your thoughts, feedback, and ideas on how to make this even more powerful for our community!
@prashanth_saptha Thank you so much, Prashanth, for your kind words and support! 🙏 It truly means a lot coming from someone experienced in scaling startups and optimizing workflows. I’m excited to build BuildMate as a supportive space for founders to grow and lead together. Looking forward to staying connected and learning along the way! 🚀