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Everything you need to know about selling, investing, and partnering on StartupDeals
StartupDeals is a platform for startup founders, buyers, and investors to connect and close deals. Whether you want to sell your startup, raise equity investment, or find a co-founder or strategic partner, StartupDeals provides the tools, escrow protection, and structured workflows to make it happen securely.
StartupDeals supports three types of deals: (1) Sale — buy or sell startups, SaaS products, apps, domains, and other digital assets with full escrow protection. (2) Equity — list your startup to attract investors, or browse equity opportunities as an investor. (3) Partnership — find a co-founder, technical partner, or marketing expert, with flexible compensation models including salary, equity, or both.
For sales, all payments are held in escrow and only released once the buyer confirms receipt of the asset. For equity and partnership deals, we provide structured agreement templates, due diligence support, and a secure communication channel. Every listing is reviewed by our team before going live.
Creating an account and browsing listings is completely free. For sales, listing is free and a commission is charged only on successful transactions. Equity and partnership listings may have a one-time listing fee. Optional add-on services like featured listings and visibility boosts are available for a fee.
Sign in to your dashboard, click "Create Listing," and choose "Sale" as the intent. Fill in details about your asset — description, metrics, asking price, and upload screenshots or documents. Submit for review, and once approved, your listing goes live for buyers to discover.
You can sell SaaS products, mobile apps, websites, domains, e-commerce stores, browser extensions, WordPress plugins, Shopify apps, newsletters, APIs, digital products, brands, patents, and more. If it's a digital startup asset, it likely fits on StartupDeals.
Sellers pay a commission that is deducted from the payout after a successful sale. Commission rates are tiered based on the sale price — lower-value assets pay a small fixed fee, while higher-value assets pay a percentage plus a fixed fee. Check the Pricing page for current rates.
After the buyer confirms receipt in the handover room, you can request a withdrawal from your dashboard. Payouts are processed via Stripe (direct bank transfer) or PayPal, typically within 1–3 business days after admin approval.
Once a sale is completed, a private handover room is created for you and the buyer. You'll work through a transfer checklist — sharing credentials, source code, domains, and documentation. The buyer must confirm receipt before your funds are released from escrow.
Browse the marketplace, find a listing you like, and click "Buy Now." You'll complete a secure checkout via Stripe. Your payment is held in escrow until you confirm receipt of the asset in the handover room.
We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Regional digital wallets may also be supported depending on your location.
Buyers pay a platform fee that is added to the asset price at checkout. The fee varies by tier based on the asset price. Visit the Pricing page for the latest rates.
Yes. All payments are held in escrow and only released to the seller after you confirm you've received the asset. If something goes wrong, you can file a dispute and our team will investigate and mediate.
If the asset doesn't match what was described, file a dispute through the handover room. Our team reviews all evidence and may issue a full or partial refund. Never confirm receipt until you've fully verified the asset.
Yes. Use the platform's messaging system to ask questions, request more details, or negotiate before making a purchase.
Founders create a listing with intent type "Equity," specifying the equity percentage offered, minimum investment amount, and company valuation. They can upload pitch decks, financials, and supporting documents. Investors browse these opportunities and express interest to start a conversation.
Browse equity listings, review the pitch deck and financials (some may require an access pass to view protected data), and click "Express Interest" to connect with the founder. Negotiations and terms are handled between you and the founder, with platform-provided agreement templates.
Founders can upload pitch decks, financial statements, cap tables, ownership documents, and other supporting materials. Some documents may be protected behind an access pass to maintain confidentiality until serious interest is established.
Equity listings may have a one-time listing fee. Platform fees on successful deals are success-based — charged only when a deal closes. See the Pricing page for current rates.
StartupDeals provides agreement templates to help structure your deal. However, we strongly recommend having your own legal counsel review any equity agreement before signing. The platform facilitates the connection and provides tools, but final agreements are between the parties.
Founders create a listing with intent type "Partnership," specifying the role needed (technical co-founder, marketing lead, etc.), required skills, time commitment, and compensation — salary, equity, or a combination. Interested partners can apply directly through the platform.
Partnership listings support three compensation models: salary-based, equity-based, or a hybrid of both. Founders specify exact amounts, currencies, equity percentages, and vesting schedules so partners have complete clarity before applying.
Browse partnership listings, review the role requirements and compensation details, and click "Apply" or "Express Interest." You'll be able to message the founder and discuss fit before any commitment.
Partnership listings may have a one-time listing fee. A facilitation fee applies only when a partnership agreement is finalized through the platform. See the Pricing page for current rates.
Yes. You can create separate listings for each role — for example, one for a technical co-founder and another for a marketing partner. Each listing can have different compensation terms and requirements.
If you encounter a problem during a transaction, go to the handover room or your dashboard and click "File a Dispute." Select the type of issue, describe what happened, and upload any supporting evidence. Our team will review and mediate.
Common dispute types include: asset not as described, missing or incomplete access credentials, non-responsive counterparty, technical issues, payment problems, quality concerns, and breach of agreed terms.
Most disputes are reviewed within 24–48 hours. Complex cases involving detailed technical verification may take longer. You'll receive updates via notifications and email throughout the process.
Submit a support ticket through the Contact page or Help Center. Our team typically responds within 24 hours. For urgent issues related to active transactions, filing a dispute gets priority attention.
Click "Sign Up," enter your email and password, and verify your email. Once verified, complete your profile and you're ready to buy, sell, invest, or partner.
Yes. We use industry-standard encryption for all data. Payments are processed through Stripe, which is PCI DSS compliant. We never store full credit card details on our servers.
Yes. Contact support to request account deletion. Note that you must complete any active transactions and resolve pending disputes before your account can be deleted.
Click "Forgot Password" on the login page, enter your email, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox to create a new password.
A handover room is a private workspace created after a purchase where the buyer and seller transfer the asset. It includes a checklist, messaging, and file sharing to ensure a complete and smooth transfer.
We recommend completing the handover within 14 days. Extended delays may lead the other party to file a dispute. Clear communication through the handover room helps keep things on track.
Everything listed in the asset description: login credentials, source code, databases, documentation, domain transfers, social media accounts, and any other agreed-upon assets. Use the checklist to make sure nothing is missed.
We strongly recommend keeping all communication within the platform. Messages in the handover room are logged and serve as evidence in case of disputes. Communication outside the platform is not protected.
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