Signal by NFX (free)

Signal is the investing network from NFX for founders, VCs, scouts and angels. Its FAQ says it is a 100% free tool that NFX will never charge for.

Signal by NFXUpdated monthly · checked 4 h ago

Signal by NFX (free) is a finance and ops perk from Signal by NFX, offering 100% free investor network, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Signal by NFX (free)

NFX's Signal FAQ says Signal is a 100% free tool from NFX and will never be charged for. Founders can find investors by sector, stage and quality, and the FAQ says Signal's investor data is crowd-sourced, with thousands of profiles. Direct contact with an investor works when the founder is already in that investor's trusted network, reached through an email provider such as Gmail.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Founders raising capital

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Startup stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free, per the FAQ, which says it will never charge for it.
Other requirements: Direct contact with an investor needs a trusted tie, such as a Gmail contact, per the FAQ.

How to claim

How to apply for Signal by NFX (free)

Steps to apply

1Sign up at signal.nfx.com
2search investors.
3Connecting Gmail is optional.

Good to know: Plans read on signal.nfx.com/faq on October 29, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Signal by NFX advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Signal by NFX (free): common questions

What do you get with Signal by NFX (free)?

Signal by NFX (free) offers 100% free investor network.

Who qualifies for Signal by NFX (free)?

Signal by NFX (free) is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups, no funding required. Direct contact with an investor needs a trusted tie, such as a Gmail contact, per the FAQ.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Signal by NFX (free)?

No. Signal by NFX (free) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Signal by NFX (free)?

How long do I have to use Signal by NFX (free), and does it expire?

Free, per the FAQ, which says it will never charge for it.

Is Signal by NFX (free) available outside the US?

Signal by NFX (free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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