The process

From zero to co-creator
in three steps.

No recruiters. No cold outreach. A curated, score-verified browse — and a warm, two-way intro when you're ready. Both sides opt in. Nobody gets ghosted. No equity splits. Rev-share only — recurring income you actually see.

I'm a domain operator ↗
Step by step

The full journey

Here's exactly what happens from the moment you join to the moment you shake hands with your co-founder.

01
Profile creation
Build your public-facing profile
Tell Knowu who you are, what you bring, and what you're looking for. Operators describe their domain, idea stage, and the type of builder they need. Builders describe their technical stack, past work, and the kind of domain opportunity they want to pursue.
✓Takes 5–8 minutes to complete
✓Domain, stage, and commitment type are the three core matching signals
✓Profile is scored on submission — your Knowu Score starts building immediately
02
Verification
Get scored and verified
Every profile on Knowu is scored across six independent verification layers — not just self-reported data. Legal identity, financial track record, LinkedIn social proof, GitHub technical proof, conduct background check, and the unique Knowu Platform Proof that compounds with every action you take on the platform.
✓Six independent verification dimensions pulled from external sources
✓Scores below 40 are not shown in the matching feed — noise is filtered automatically
✓Score updates in real-time as you complete more verifications
03
Browse & match
Browse, filter, and request an intro
The Knowu feed surfaces the highest-scoring profiles that match your domain, stage, and commitment level. You can browse freely — no one is notified when you view their profile. When you've found someone you want to meet, request an intro. Knowu sends a two-way opt-in request. Both sides accept before any contact is made.
✓Browse without anyone being notified — like a private tour
✓Both sides must opt in before a warm intro is facilitated
✓Free plan includes 3 intro requests per month
Roles on the platform

Each side owns
their lane

Knowu works because both sides bring something distinct. The value exchange is clear. There's no ambiguity about who does what.

Domain Operator
You own the market
✓Bring industry knowledge and insight that takes years to build
✓Source the first customers and manage the relationships
✓Define the product direction from real-world experience
✓Navigate regulations, compliance, and distribution
✓Own the GTM motion and revenue growth
Technical Builder
You own the build
✓Design and ship the product architecture
✓Make technical decisions without needing approval
✓Translate operator insight into working software
✓Hire and manage the technical team as the product scales
✓Own the IP, the tech stack, and the engineering roadmap — and the rev-share that comes with it
The trust layer

What the Knowu Score
actually measures

Not just a self-reported profile — six independently-verified layers that tell the other side everything they need to know before requesting an intro.

Six Verification Layers
Each layer is pulled from independent, external sources or platform data. The weights adjust based on whether the profile is an operator or a builder.
Legal
25%
Identity verification, company registration, director checks
Financial
22%
Financial history, credit signals, funding track record
Social
20%
LinkedIn, endorsements, public reputation signals
Technical
18%
GitHub, shipped products, code contributions, open source
Conduct
8%
Background check, fraud history, sanctions screening
Platform Proof ✦
7%→40%
Co-build milestones, match outcomes, platform tenure — compounds over time
Access tiers

Simple, transparent
pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready to move faster. No matching fees — ever.

Explorer
$0/mo
Free forever
Browse full profile feed
3 intro requests per month
Basic Knowu Score
Domain match feed
Pro
$149/yr
Billed annually · $12.40/mo
Everything in Explorer
10 intro requests per month
Priority score badge
Advanced domain filters
Co-build milestone tracking
Expert
$399/yr
Billed annually · $33.25/mo
Everything in Pro
Unlimited intro requests
Top-of-feed placement
Dedicated matching support
Early access to new features

Ready to find
your co-creator?

Join free. Build your profile. Browse vetted partners. Rev-share only, no equity, no VC. The right match is already here — you just haven't met them yet.

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