Question 1

What is Earth Collective?

Accepted Answer

Earth Collective is a marketplace platform that connects impact-driven ventures, experienced advisors, and aligned investors across the full fundraising journey. We help founders get investor-ready, build credible advisory relationships, and access capital through structured, transparent processes.

Question 2

How is this different from accelerators or incubators?

Accepted Answer

No cohorts, no demo days, no equity grabs. You move at your own pace through a structured readiness process, build advisory relationships on clear terms, and get matched with investors based on mandate alignment. Everything is outcome-based.

Question 3

What types of startups do you support?

Accepted Answer

Earth Collective is open to startups across all sectors and stages. We put a particular spotlight on ventures with a meaningful impact dimension, whether that is in cleantech, health, fintech, education, agriculture, social enterprise, or beyond. If you are building something that matters and have a credible path to commercial viability, you belong here.

Question 4

How do you ensure quality?

Accepted Answer

Participant verification, a structured readiness scoring process, and advisor reviews tied to real outcomes. Ventures must reach a readiness score of 3.5 out of 5 before accessing fundraising features. Advisors build a track record through contributions on the platform.

Question 5

How does the venture profile work?

Accepted Answer

Your venture profile covers team, problem, solution, market, traction, and ask. It becomes your hub for advisor engagement, readiness scoring, and investor matching. A strong profile is the foundation for everything else on the platform.

Question 6

What is the Investor Ready gate?

Accepted Answer

Before accessing fundraising features, ventures complete a readiness assessment across key dimensions. Reaching a score of 3.5 out of 5 unlocks the Raise tier and opens the path to investor matching and capital raise support. This keeps the investor experience high-signal and the advisor work meaningful.

Question 7

What are the two fundraising paths?

Accepted Answer

Once investor-ready, ventures choose between two paths based on raise size and complexity.

The Mission Path is designed for larger raises. A team of up to five advisors forms a mission and acts as a decentralized fundraising team, coordinating introductions, diligence support, and investor engagement. Advisors share a facilitation fee on capital raised.

The Direct Path is a lighter-touch route for smaller raises, focused on mandate-based investor matching without a full advisor team.

Question 8

What are Missions?

Accepted Answer

Missions are structured engagements where a team of advisors collaborates toward a shared goal. Fundraising missions are the first type available, where a team of up to five advisors supports a capital raise across defined phases, sharing in a facilitation fee on capital successfully raised. Additional mission types are coming soon, including sales missions and deliverable-based missions, expanding how advisors and ventures can work together beyond fundraising.

Question 9

What subscription plans are available?

Accepted Answer

Earth Collective offers three tiers. Free gives you access to your venture profile and the platform basics. Builder at $50 per month unlocks campaign tools and advisor engagement. Raise at $99 per month unlocks investor matching and fundraising path features, and is only available once you reach the Investor Ready milestone.

Question 10

What stage should my startup be at to join?

Accepted Answer

Pre-seed through Series A. The platform routes you to advisors by domain and stage, and investor matching is based on mandate alignment so you see relevant interest rather than noise.

Question 11

How do I engage advisors?

Accepted Answer

Through campaigns. You can run feedback reviews, readiness assessments, or live advisory sessions with multiple advisors at once. Campaigns return scored rubrics, structured notes, and prioritized actions.

Question 12

How does advisor equity work?

Accepted Answer

Illustrative guidance bands: Pre-Seed 0.15% to 0.50%, Seed 0.10% to 0.25%, Series A+ 0.03% to 0.10%. Actual terms depend on scope, cadence, and what you agree directly with each advisor. Mission advisors are also compensated through a facilitation fee on capital raised.

Question 13

How does investor matching work?

Accepted Answer

Investors on the platform set mandates covering stage, sector, geography, and check size. When your profile and traction align with an investor's mandate, they can express interest. Founders do not browse or initiate contact with investors directly.

Question 14

How long does the process take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your stage and goals. A campaign can complete in days. Readiness scoring is self-paced. Missions run across defined phases tied to your raise timeline.

Question 15

Who can become an advisor?

Accepted Answer

Domain experts, functional operators, and technical leaders with a track record of delivering real outcomes. We value diverse backgrounds and practical experience over credentials alone.

Question 16

How does advisor compensation work?

Accepted Answer

Several streams. Campaigns pay advisors directly for structured contributions, feedback reviews, and advisory sessions. Mission advisors share in a facilitation fee on capital successfully raised, distributed across phases based on contribution. Advisors also earn a referral commission when they bring ventures to the platform that go on to subscribe. Ongoing advisory relationships may also include equity, agreed directly with the venture.

Question 17

How do I participate in campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Set your sectors, stages, and availability. When a campaign matches your expertise you can claim it and contribute through feedback reviews, readiness scoring, or live sessions. Payment is released on acceptance of your deliverables.

Question 18

Can I join a Mission?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ventures on the Mission Path select advisors to form their mission team. You can also signal interest in specific ventures through the platform. Mission participation is formalized with defined roles and contribution expectations.

Question 19

How do I add a video to my advisor profile?

Accepted Answer

A short video is one of the most effective ways to stand out. It does not need to be professionally produced. A 30 to 60 second clip filmed on your phone or webcam is fine.

Record a brief intro covering your background, the kinds of ventures you enjoy supporting, and a closing note. Upload it to YouTube as Unlisted, copy the link, and paste it into the video field on your advisor profile.

Question 20

How do video calls work?

Accepted Answer

The platform has video call scheduling built in. When a call is needed, the advisor proposes available timeslots and participants vote on their preference. The platform facilitates coordination end to end, including the call itself, so nothing needs to leave Earth Collective.

Question 21

How does investor matching work?

Accepted Answer

You set a mandate across up to 36 matching attributes covering stage, sector, geography, check size, impact focus, and more. The platform surfaces ventures that align with your criteria. You control what you see and when you engage. Founders do not browse investors or initiate contact directly.

Question 22

How are ventures vetted?

Accepted Answer

Founders build a structured profile and must reach an Investor Ready score before appearing in matching. Advisors provide structured reviews and readiness assessments. You see ventures that have already been through a meaningful preparation process.

Question 23

What are typical check sizes?

Accepted Answer

This varies by deal and jurisdiction. The platform supports a range from early angel checks through larger structured rounds. Availability depends on local regulations and partner platforms.

Question 24

Can I co-invest with others?

Accepted Answer

Co-investment and syndication are coming soon. We will share more details as this rolls out.

Question 25

What happens if a startup fails?

Accepted Answer

Early-stage investing carries real risk. Our goal is better signal and aligned incentives, not guarantees. Structured records of what was delivered and reviewed remain available for learning.

Question 26

How do you protect sensitive information?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted transport, role-based access controls, and least-privilege principles throughout. Sensitive materials are shared only with verified participants under appropriate confidentiality terms.

Question 27

How do you handle intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

All IP remains with the venture. Advisors and investors agree to standard protections. The platform facilitates collaboration while keeping legal expectations clear.

Question 28

Is there a knowledge base or community space?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Members have access to curated fundraising and operating resources, and role-appropriate collaboration spaces as the community grows.

Question 29

How does payments and currency work?

Accepted Answer

Earth Collective uses Privy-powered wallets, with USDC as the platform's primary currency. You can fund your wallet or withdraw in your preferred fiat currency, with conversion handled automatically. This keeps transactions fast, borderless, and transparent for all parties.

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