A co-founder when you need one.
Free 1-on-1 cofounder matching for founders facing similar walls. Share what you're actually working through; get paired with up to 3 founders navigating something similar. Async, private, no group chats.
How matching works
- 01 — Share what you're chewing on.A 5-minute intake: a few questions about you and the problem, decision or wall in front of you right now.
- 02 — We match you with up to 3 founders.Picked for how closely their situation aligns with yours — not a directory of strangers to scroll.
- 03 — Start the conversation, async.The thread is open — jump in and see where it goes.
Not a directory. Not a mentor marketplace.
YC Cofounder Matching, CofoundersLab, Cofounders Hub — they're directories. You scroll, you swipe, you message strangers and hope.
You& matches you to one person at a time, based on what you're actually working on. Sometimes it stays a conversation. Sometimes it becomes more.
FAQ
What is cofounder matching on You&?
You& pairs you 1-on-1 with another founder facing similar walls — based on what you're actually working through, not a profile in a directory. You share a real problem, decision or idea; we send you up to 3 matches; you start the conversation when you're ready. Async, off the record, 1-on-1.
Is You& a free alternative to YC Cofounder Matching?
Yes. You& is free during beta and open to any founder — you don't need to be in Y Combinator. YC Cofounder Matching is built for long-term cofounder search. You& is built for the conversation you need right now — and sometimes that conversation becomes more.
How is You& different from CofoundersLab or Cofounders Hub?
Most cofounder platforms are directories — scroll profiles, message strangers, hope someone replies. You& flips that: we match you with up to 3 founders based on what you're navigating, then get out of the way so you can actually talk.
Is this private?
Yes. Conversations are off the record, 1-on-1, never indexed and never used to sell you anything. Your answers are only seen by your match.
How long does matching take?
5-minute intake, matches within about 48 hours. You'll get an email when your match is ready — no notifications, no nudges. The thread is open — jump in and see where it goes.
Do I need to be a technical founder?
No. You& matches technical and non-technical founders, solo founders, and people who haven't started yet but are seriously thinking about it.
Ready to find your match?
Free during beta. Async, private, 1-on-1.
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