Target audiences

Eight audiences. One platform. Every page must serve at least one of them with intent — if a page cannot name its primary audience, it should not ship.

The eight audiences

Founders

Active founders, pre-seed through growth, looking for opportunities they can act on this week and practical files they can apply this quarter.

Startups

Verified company profiles that want investor discovery, partner reach, and editorial context that competitors do not get.

Investors

Funds, angels, and corporate VCs scanning for sector intelligence and a curated, verified pipeline.

Accelerators

Programs that want application distribution, cohort visibility, and verified founder reach.

Ecosystem builders

NGOs, government programs, and platforms that need the coordination layer and signal density others cannot offer.

Partners

Editorial / commercial partners that want association with a verified-quality audience, not impressions.

Sponsors

Brands sponsoring Founder Files, sector reports, or coverage — paying for editorial-quality association, not banner inventory.

Editorial team

Internal writers, editors, and curators who use the admin surface as their primary workflow tool.