Guidelines for using MonkeysRaiser

MonkeysRaiser is designed for startup and scale-up projects that are actively building, validating, or scaling a product or service. In general, you should list your project if:

• You are a founder, co-founder, or authorized representative of the project.
• The project has a clear problem, solution, target customer, and business model (or a credible path to one).
• Your project is legal in the jurisdiction(s) where you operate.
• You are willing to answer investor questions honestly and provide supporting documentation when requested.

Idea-stage founders can still list under our Community Listing plan, as long as the information is honest and not misleading.

To keep the directory high-signal for investors, we focus on projects that meet at least one of these:

• Technology or product-driven businesses (software, hardware, deep tech, etc.).
• Startups with scalable business models vs. purely local/one-off projects.
• Clear fundraising goals (pre-seed, seed, Series A+, or similar).
• Evidence of progress: prototype, MVP, pilots, paying users, or early revenue.

We may decline or remove listings that are:

• Primarily MLM, get-rich-quick, or misleading financial schemes.
• Involve illegal products, hate speech, or discriminatory practices.
• Submitting knowingly false, plagiarized, or fabricated information.

Your project profile should be clear, honest, and respectful. Please:

• Use accurate company and founder names—no impersonation or fake identities.
• Avoid exaggerated or absolute claims such as “guaranteed returns” or “zero risk”.
• Provide a realistic overview of stage, traction, and roadmap.
• Ensure images, logos, and media are yours or properly licensed for use.
• Keep descriptions professional and avoid offensive or discriminatory language.

Decks, pitch videos, and attachments should not include sensitive personal information unless strictly necessary (e.g. avoid sharing passport numbers, full IDs, or bank login details in public materials).

Investors rely on your metrics to understand risk and potential. All traction and financial information must be:

• Honest and not intentionally misleading.
• As up to date as reasonably possible when you publish or update your profile.
• Clearly labeled as historical, forecast, or target metrics.

Good examples of transparent metrics:

• “MRR: $12,500 (as of September 2025)”
• “Pilot with 3 paying customers, contract value ~$5,000 each per year.”
• “Forecasted runway: 10 months assuming current burn rate.”

MonkeysRaiser does not provide investment advice or verify every claim. Investors should always perform their own due diligence.

When you use messaging or interact with other users, you agree to:

• Be respectful, professional, and concise.
• Avoid spam, mass unsolicited pitching, or harassment.
• Respect privacy and do not share private messages publicly without consent.
• Never send abusive, threatening, or discriminatory content.

Investors are free to decline introductions, pass on deals, or stop conversations at any time. Founders should avoid repeated follow-ups if someone has clearly declined.

To keep the platform healthy, MonkeysRaiser may review listings or behavior and take action where needed. This can include:

• Requesting clarification or edits to your profile or metrics.
• Temporarily hiding a project while issues are investigated.
• Removing content that violates these guidelines or our Terms.
• Suspending or closing accounts in case of serious or repeated violations.

We generally aim to notify you if we need to remove or edit content, unless doing so would create legal or safety concerns.

MonkeysRaiser is a platform for showcasing projects and facilitating introductions. We do not :

• Provide investment, legal, or tax advice.
• Act as a broker, dealer, or financial advisor.
• Guarantee that funding will be secured.
• Guarantee the accuracy or completeness of every project’s information.

Founders are responsible for ensuring their fundraising activities comply with local laws and any applicable securities regulations. Investors are responsible for their own due diligence and decision-making.

For more details, please review our Terms of Service and Legal Disclaimer.

To give investors a clear picture and increase your chances of interest:

• Complete all key fields in your project profile (team, traction, stage, capital sought).
• Keep your deck concise, visual, and easy to skim (10–15 slides is usually enough).
• Update your listing whenever you hit a major milestone or raise new capital.
• Use the same tone you’d use in a professional investor email or pitch call.
• If you use Spotlight Boost or Investor Accelerator, coordinate with our team to make assets as strong as possible.

Consider also subscribing to the MonkeysRaiser newsletter to see how other startups are presenting their progress and updates.

Is listing my project free?

Yes, the Community Listing plan is free and has no time limit. Paid options like Spotlight Boost or Investor Accelerator provide additional visibility and support. Details are on our pricing page.

Do you verify every startup or claim?

We may review profiles and perform basic checks, but we do not independently audit every metric or statement. Investors should always perform their own due diligence.

Can my project be removed?

Yes. We reserve the right to remove or hide projects that violate our guidelines, include illegal or harmful content, or appear intentionally misleading.

How often can I update my profile?

As often as you need. We encourage founders to keep their fundraising status, traction, and milestones up to date so investors have a current view.

Who do I contact if I see something suspicious?

If you see content that seems fraudulent, abusive, or unsafe, please contact our support team or use any reporting tools available in the platform. Include links or screenshots if possible so we can review it quickly.