Welcome to NexArc
NexArc is India’s autonomous founder network — connecting builders, founders, companies, investors, and mentors through AI-powered matching. This guide walks you through everything from signup to your first connection.
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Go to nexarc.ai/signup
- Sign up with email + password or Google OAuth
- Choose your member type: Builder, Founder, Company, Investor, or Mentor
- Complete the onboarding flow (5 steps, takes ~3 minutes)
Step 2: Complete Your Profile
Your profile is how Orin™ matches you. Aim for 80+ profile strength:
- Upload a clear avatar
- Write a 2-sentence bio
- Add 5+ specific skills
- Set your location
- Add portfolio/GitHub/LinkedIn links
- Set your “Looking For” preferences
Step 3: Explore the Platform
Depending on your member type, explore:
- Builders: Jobs board, co-founder matching, mentor network, events
- Founders: Investor connect, co-founder matching, startup directory, perks
- Companies: Post jobs, browse talent, employer branding
- Investors: Founder discovery, deal pipeline, Orin™ fit scores
- Mentors: Set availability, receive session requests, track earnings
Step 4: Make Your First Connection
- Go to Explore or browse by member type
- Find someone interesting and send a connection request
- Add a personal note (connections with notes are accepted 3x more)
- Once connected, you can message them directly
Step 5: Engage with the Community
- Feed: Share updates, ask questions, celebrate wins
- Events: RSVP to hackathons, demo days, and meetups
- Perks: Browse 80+ startup deals from partners like AWS, Vercel, and Notion
Understanding Orin™
Orin™ is NexArc’s AI matching engine. It works overnight to:
- Score your compatibility with jobs, co-founders, investors, and mentors
- Prepare personalised recommendations by 8 AM
- Get smarter as more members join and interact
Read our full How Orin™ Works guide for a deep dive.
Subscription Tiers
| Tier | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ₹0 | Full profile, browse jobs, 3 connections/month, basic perks |
| Pro | ₹499/mo | Unlimited connections, mentor booking, premium perks, and founder workflows |
| Investor Pro | ₹2,999/mo | Thesis-matched deal flow, warm paths, and direct founder access |
| Growth | ₹999/mo | Everything in Pro + more Orin Studio credits, strategy workflows, and team features |
| Company | ₹4,999/mo | Unlimited job posts, talent pool, applicant dashboard |
| Enterprise | ₹15,000+/mo | Custom, dedicated account manager, API access |
| Pro Mentor | ₹999/mo | Payments collected through NexArc, featured mentor placement, payout analytics |