Simple, transparent pricing

Free to belong. Paid to win. The free tier is genuinely good — that's what builds the network.

MonthlyAnnual

Free

$0/forever

Always free

  • Startup profile + curation
  • Community feed access
  • Hub community membership
  • Basic investor discovery
  • @vera in comments
Start free
RECOMMENDED

Founder

$99/mo

Most popular

  • Full application + curation
  • AI scoring + memo generation
  • Signal posts + investor alerts
  • AI Studio (Legal, Finance, HR, Marketing)
  • Deal Room access
  • Priority support
Start with Founder

Growth

$299/mo

For scaling teams

  • Everything in Founder
  • Priority curation queue
  • Featured in investor feed
  • Studio service credit ($200/mo)
  • Custom AI memo
  • Dedicated success manager
Start with Growth

Questions

Can I try vcLayer for free?

Yes. The free tier includes your startup profile, community access, basic investor discovery, and @vera in comments. No credit card required.

What happens after I apply?

Your application goes through AI scoring across 7 dimensions. You see your full scorecard immediately. High-scoring startups are added to the investor pipeline.

How does investor pricing work?

Investors start free with limited pipeline access. The Professional tier unlocks full pipeline, Decision Packs, thesis matching, and LP reporting automation.

Can I switch plans?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. No lock-in contracts.

What about Hub pricing?

Hub pricing depends on size and needs. Starts at $500/month for branded Hub Space, batch management, deal flow analytics, and dedicated support.

Is there a discount for annual billing?

Yes. Annual plans save you roughly 20% compared to monthly billing across all tiers.