Some of the companies in Alpha
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What's in it for you?
For startupsDiscover investors, co-founders and customers. Use support programs and free promotion.
- Customer and partner matchesShare your needs and the services you offer. Discover customers, suppliers and partners who could work with you.
- Investors that fit youSee investors who fit your region, sector and stage in your Feed and Opportunities.
- Co-founder matchingMatch with people open to co-founding in the field you're looking for. Your name can stay hidden, and you're introduced only if both sides want it.
- Free startup spotlightWe feature startups in the Feed and in ad slots for free. Don't spend on ads before you've grown.
- Support and mentorsPick what you need from 13 kinds of support, such as incubation, office space, grants, mentoring, legal help or investor introductions. Reach the support organizations that fit you, and be visible to them too.
- Open callsWhen a program opens a call that fits you, you hear about it.
For companiesShare what you offer and need. Meet customers, suppliers and partners.
- Potential customersShare your offer. It stands out in the Feed of the people and companies who've said they need it.
- Suppliers and partnersShare what you need. Companies that offer it see your need near the top of their Feed.
- Business opportunitiesSet the areas you can collaborate in. See every company that matches, and stand out in their Feed too.
- Intent based postsWhat you offer and what you're looking for stay on your company page, and suggestions and matches are built on them.
- Reach the right departmentSee the departments companies have set up and who leads each one. Get your proposal to the right person.
- Verified collaborationsCompanies you work with appear on your page and are announced in the Feed once both sides confirm. You verify with your own domain, so nobody else can claim your company.
For investorsSet your focus and ticket range. Discover startups that fit your criteria.
- Startups that fit youStartups that match your preferences and are raising right now show up in your Feed and your Opportunities card.
- Investment preferencesRegion, sector, stage, round and ticket range. Mark the deal breakers as "required" and startups that miss them never reach you.
- Who's raising nowStartups raising right now carry a "Raising" label that only investors can see.
- Round and amountOnly verified investors can see the fundraising details of startups that are raising.
- Profile and portfolioYour investment thesis is public on your profile. Companies you've invested in are listed on your Investments tab once both sides confirm.
- Fresh roundsStartups reconfirm at regular intervals that they're still raising, so you don't waste time on stale rounds.
For support organizationsAdd the support you offer. Let fitting startups find you, and manage your members in one place.
- Startups that fit youSee startups that fit you in your Feed and Opportunities, and gain visibility.
- Make your support visiblePrograms, office space, mentoring, grants, labs and more: 13 kinds of support. Choose in person or remote, and which cities, sectors and stages. You're matched on what you actually offer, not on what your organization is called.
- Open callsPublish a program with an application link or email, with a deadline or as always open. Tag the kind of support and fitting startups get an alert.
- MembersInvite companies, including ones not on UmayNow yet by email. Companies can also ask to join you.
- Be seen on your members' pagesYour name appears on member companies' pages with a "Part of" line, raising your visibility as a support organization.
- Bulk messageWrite to all members, or founders only, in one go.
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Have a community or a following? Become a partner and earn a share of the revenue from the users you bring. Partner program
A technopark, incubator or association? Bring your ecosystem to UmayNow so your members find each other and new opportunities. Alliance program
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Frequently asked questions
What does Alpha mean?
It is the early version of UmayNow, built together with its first users. New features keep coming, and your feedback shapes the product directly.
Is it paid?
No. All members and companies get Premium for free until the Live Beta release, which UmayNow will announce.
Can I write to someone I don't know?
Yes. You can write to anyone directly, no connection needed. Incoming messages are sorted by business fit.
How do I verify my company?
With a code sent to a company email address on your own domain. Once verified, nobody else can claim your company.
How do I add my organization and its members?
Add your organization as a support organization and invite your member companies. Those not on UmayNow yet get an email invite.