We Forge is the matching platform built for the startup ecosystem. Connect with co-founders, collaborators, investors, and the legal, financial, and marketing specialists who help companies grow — through smart, intentional discovery.
How It Works
Tell us who you are, what you're building, and who you're looking for. Your profile is your pitch to the people who matter.
Swipe through curated profiles matched to your stated priorities. When both sides say yes, it becomes a match you both control.
Chat, schedule meetings, manage your team, and track startup milestones — everything you need to move fast, in one place.
Who It's For
Whether you're the one with the idea or the one who builds it, there's a place for you on We Forge.
You have the vision. We Forge helps you find the people who can help make it real — a technical co-founder, a first hire, or a strategic partner.
You're skilled and ready to join something early. Discover founding teams that match your expertise and ambition.
Find early-stage founders before they hit the mainstream. We Forge surfaces deal flow aligned with your thesis.
Legal, financial, marketing, product, and more. Get matched with startups actively seeking your expertise — not cold outreach, warm connections.
Discover promising founders and teams for your cohorts. We Forge makes sourcing smart and founder-first.
Run startup events? Upload your attendee list and help your community make the right connections before, during, and after.
For Service Providers
Early-stage companies need specialists. From structuring their first shareholder agreement to launching their first paid campaign — the right expert at the right moment changes everything. We Forge puts you in front of founders who are actively looking for what you do.
Reach founders at the right stage
We Forge matches you with companies that are actively seeking your discipline — no cold outreach, no wasted pitches.
Build long-term client relationships
Connections made through mutual interest convert better. Start as a service provider, become a trusted advisor.
Grow your startup network
Every match is a potential referral, case study, or repeat client. Your reputation travels with you on We Forge.
Legal & Compliance
Incorporation, IP, contracts, shareholder agreements
Financial & Accounting
Bookkeeping, CFO services, tax, SR&ED
Marketing & Growth
Brand, content, SEO, paid media, demand gen
Product & UX Design
Product strategy, UI/UX, prototyping, research
Software Development
Engineering teams, dev shops, fractional CTOs
Data & Analytics
BI, data engineering, analytics strategy
PR & Communications
Media relations, launch strategy, thought leadership
HR & People Ops
Recruiting, culture, compensation, fractional HR
Features
Set your priorities and let We Forge build your feed. Profiles are ranked and interleaved by what matters most to you.
Get personalized connection suggestions with AI compatibility insights and talking points generated for each match.
Chat privately with your matches. Schedule 1:1 meetings and keep every conversation in one place.
Create your company profile, add your team, and manage roles — all tied to your startup's public presence on the platform.
Shared checklists keep your team accountable. Assign tasks, set due dates, and move through startup stages together.
Pass-gating prevents inbox spam. Report tools and safety features keep the community intentional and respectful.
Join the founders, collaborators, specialists, and builders already using We Forge to find who they need next.