Find a Co-Founder for Your Startup in India

Best ways: (1) BookMyPartner — filter verified profiles by skill, city, and stage — register free. (2) Startup events in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi (TechSparks, Nasscom 10K). (3) IIT/IIM alumni networks. (4) LinkedIn with skill-based searches. (5) AngelList India co-founder section.

Common splits: Equal co-founders 40–50% each. Technical co-founder joining a business founder: 25–40%. Later-stage co-founder post-MVP: 15–30%. Always vest over 4 years with a 1-year cliff. Use our Equity Split Calculator.

Yes — always. A co-founder agreement should cover: equity ownership, vesting schedules, roles and responsibilities, IP assignment, decision-making authority, and exit/buyout clauses. Draft it before you start working together to avoid disputes later.

Most funded startups in India (and globally) have 2–3 co-founders. Y Combinator's data shows solo founders are significantly less likely to scale. A co-founder brings complementary skills, shares the emotional load, and increases investor confidence. The tradeoff is equity dilution and potential conflict.