Everything you need to know about IdeaIQ.
IdeaIQ is a marketplace that connects early-stage founders with investors. We help founders validate their ideas, build business models, and get discovered by the right investors — all in one platform.
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First-time founders, side hustlers testing a business idea, family businesses looking to launch something new, and angel investors looking for pre-validated early-stage deals.
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Starter (Free): Explore the platform, add 1 idea, basic AI Coach. Builder ($19/mo): Full toolkit — Canvas, Validation, 90-Day Journey, Groups. Launch ($49/mo): Everything + Investor Marketplace listing + pitch tools. Family ($39/mo): Builder features for up to 3 family members.
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No. We don't take equity, we don't run cohorts, and we don't control your timeline. Think of us as your startup toolkit + investor marketplace.
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Go to your Founder Dashboard → click 'Add New Idea' → fill in: Idea name, sector, problem, solution, target customer. That's it — your journey begins!
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A 0–100 score that measures how validated and investor-ready your idea is. Calculated by AI based on: customer validation evidence, business model completeness, financial projections, and 90-Day Journey progress.
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A week-by-week execution plan (12 weeks): Weeks 1–4: Validate. Weeks 5–8: Build. Weeks 9–12: Grow.
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Your 24/7 startup advisor. Ask it anything: how to price your product, questions for customer interviews, whether your business model is sustainable, how to find your first 10 customers. Note: The AI Coach provides general startup guidance — not financial, legal, or investment advice.
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Small groups of 3–5 founders who check in weekly. Share progress, challenges, and hold each other accountable. Create your own group or join an existing one.
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40+ pre-researched business ideas across 8 sectors. Each idea includes: problem, solution, target market, revenue model, estimated ROI, and break-even timeline. Grab one, customize it for your market, and start building.
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Create your investor profile → browse validated ideas (all scored 80+ by AI) → filter by sector, ROI, score → request connection → if the founder accepts, a private conversation opens.
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Idea name and sector, IdeaIQ Score, estimated ROI and break-even, validation summary, and business model overview. Full details only revealed after mutual connection.
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No. We never participate in, facilitate, or take commission on any deal between founders and investors.
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Every idea in the Marketplace has: passed AI scoring (80+ out of 100), documented customer validation, a complete business model, and a verified founder identity.
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Settings → Billing → Choose Plan. Upgrades take effect immediately.
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Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. Your data stays accessible for 30 days after cancellation.
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Settings → Privacy → Delete Account. This permanently removes all your data within 30 days. This action cannot be undone.
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AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. We never sell your data, never share ideas without explicit consent, and generate timestamp proof for IP protection. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
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Our team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm MST. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us.
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