We're Fixing How Founders Get Funded
Built by people who've raised capital, evaluated investments, and helped hundreds of entrepreneurs succeed
The Problem We're Solving
Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs pitch their ideas—but 99% get rejected before they've even had a real conversation.
Not because the ideas lacked potential. Not because the founders weren't capable. But because:
1. No Honest Feedback
Founders spend months perfecting decks in isolation. They don't know what's wrong until after rejection #50.
2. Wrong Investors
Cold emails go to VCs who don't even invest in their space. Months wasted chasing the wrong people.
3. Buried in Noise
VCs see 1,000+ decks per year. Even good ones get lost without a way to stand out.
Great ideas die in someone's inbox. We built FounderScore.ai to change that.
How We're Fixing It
We give founders three things they can't get anywhere else—for free:
Honest Validation
AI-powered scoring across 11 investor criteria. Know your gaps before VCs see them.
Right Investors
We match you with VCs who actually fund companies like yours. No more cold emails.
Execution Strategy
Custom GTM plan + access to vetted global talent via Bobos.ai. Show traction. Close faster.
Meet the Founding Team
We've been on both sides of the table—and we know what works
Nathan McKelvey
Founder & CEO
Connect on LinkedInNathan has spent 25+ years building businesses, raising capital, and consulting for major publicly traded brands. He founded and scaled Jets.com from scratch to over $42 million in annual revenue, raised venture capital, and was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal for analytical breakthroughs. He founded Bobos.ai to help entrepreneurs access vetted global marketing talent.
Angela Randolph
Co-Founder
Connect on LinkedInAngela is an Associate Professor at Babson College, one of the world's leading entrepreneurship schools. She holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship and researches opportunity development and what separates successful founders from the rest. Previously, she was a Vice President at a major financial institution where she consulted businesses on growth strategies. She brings 15+ years of academic and practical expertise to helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Ian Corbin
Co-Founder
Connect on LinkedInIan brings 15+ years of operational due diligence and risk management experience from leading global financial institutions. He has evaluated hundreds of investment opportunities across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and hedge funds worldwide. A University of Pennsylvania graduate, Ian knows exactly what institutional investors look for when assessing opportunities—and what raises red flags.
"Between the three of us, we've built companies, raised capital, researched what makes founders succeed, and evaluated hundreds of investment opportunities.
We built FounderScore.ai because too many great ideas get ignored—not because they weren't fundable, but because founders didn't have access to honest feedback or the right investors."
— The FounderScore.ai Team
Our Mission
Level the playing field for every founder.
We believe great ideas should be judged on their merit—not the formatting of a deck or the size of a network. FounderScore.ai gives every founder access to the same honest feedback, investor connections, and execution tools that previously only existed behind closed doors.
What We Stand For
Transparency
No hidden algorithms. No confusing jargon. You see exactly how we score and why.
Objectivity
Every pitch deck is evaluated on the same criteria. No bias. No politics.
Empowerment
Give founders the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. No gatekeeping.
Speed
Move fast. The market doesn't wait. Neither should founders.
Why FounderScore.ai is Different
We Don't Just Score Your Deck
We connect you with investors who actually fund companies like yours. That's the difference between feedback and funding.
We're Not Another SaaS Tool
We're founders helping founders. We've been where you are. We know what works—and what wastes time.
Free Means Free
No bait-and-switch. Validation, investor matching, and GTM strategy are 100% free forever. We make money when you hire talent to execute.
We Care About Outcomes
Our success is measured by founders who get funded—not by how many people click a button.
Ready to Join Us?
Whether you're a first-time founder or building your third startup, FounderScore.ai gives you the validation, connections, and strategy you need to get funded faster.
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