Verification
How does FoundrsOnly verify founders?
Every founder has a public Trust Score from 0 to 100, earned by adding proof of a real company, such as an incorporation document, a GST number, Udyam registration or a LinkedIn profile. At 60 points you are in the network, and at 100 points of approved proof you are fully verified. The FoundrsOnly team reviews every uploaded document by hand.
Last updated October 18, 2026
Trust Score points
| Signal | Points |
|---|---|
| Incorporation document | 60 |
| Funding proof | 50 |
| Startup India recognition | 45 |
| GST number | 40 |
| MCA / CIN document | 40 |
| Udyam MSME certificate | 35 |
| LinkedIn profile | 30 |
| App Store / Google Play listing | 25 |
| Company website | 20 |
| ProductHunt profile | 20 |
| Google Business profile | 20 |
| X (Twitter) profile | 15 |
| Vouch from a member (5 vouches a month each) | 50 per vouch |
What each level unlocks
| Score | Status | Access |
|---|---|---|
| 0-59 points | Not yet in | Keep adding proof to build your Trust Score |
| 60+ points | In the network | Post, comment and message connections |
| 100 points of approved proof | Fully verified | Full verified status on your public profile |