$100k Fast Funding & $500k+ Instant Benefits for AI-Native Founders

The first platform dedicated to AI-Native and Smart Founders who want to maintain control, save time & money and focus on their customers.

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How It Works:

$500k+ benefits today and $100k cash in 100 days

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Submit your low-code app

Currently supports Lovable, Bolt, Replit, Vercel/v0, and more.

No pitch decks. No fluff.

2

Connect your Stripe account

Link your Stripe billing and reporting dashboard.

Can be a new account starting at $0.

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Get $500k+ in benefits today

Get immediate access to $500k+ in credits (Azure, AWS, OpenAI) & discounts, legal & accounting support and expert networks.

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Get Funded in < 100 Days

If you get 10+ new customers (worth $10k+ MRR) in 100 days, we'll wire you $100k.

That's it.

Instant & Guaranteed Benefits

Unlock these benefits instantly after connecting your website and Stripe account.
You get these benefits regardless if you complete the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) goal within 100 days or not.

$300k+ in Compute & AI Credits

Access Azure, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel, and other platform credits to power your AI-native startup without the upfront costs

$200k+ in Exclusive Discounts

Save on essential business services including Banking, Tax, Payroll, Billing, Operations, Hosting, and other startup tools

Comprehensive Legal Support

Free 100+ legal contract templates and expert legal consultations to build your business on solid ground

Financial Management Suite

Free bookkeeping services and strategic guidance from experienced accountants to optimize your finances

AI Native Builder Community

Join our community of like-minded founders to share best practices, lessons learned, and collaborate on solving common challenges

Expert Network

Get best practices and guidance from experts in Tech, Product, Sales, Marketing, BizDev, Operations, Fundraising, and more to accelerate your growth

Simple, Founder-Friendly Terms

The $100k comes with maximum flexibility and gives you full control. It's not equity and not a loan.
It's a simple 10% rev share with a capped return and options for earlier buyout.

No Dilution. No Debt

We don't take any equity and it's not debt or a loan.
You keep 100% ownership of your company. You are in full control

No Distractions

Don't waste time and money chasing VCs or talking to banks. Focus on growing your business. The rules are transparent & fair

10% Revshare

Simple 10% revenue share through your Stripe account

Capped Returns

The total amount you'll ever share is capped at 5x ($500k max for $100k investment) or 10 years, whichever comes first.

If you complete the goal, it's entirely your choice if you want to take the funding or not after 100 days. We offer this funding as an opportunity, not an obligation.

Our Founder's Story

Henry Shi's journey from 2015 to 2024

10 years ago, I left my Google job and built a $100MM+ ARR unicorn, but success came at a price.

To get there, I had to hire hundreds of people and had to raise hundreds of millions through traditional VC funding and eventually, I was no longer the boss of my own company.

"If I were to start another company in the AI era, I would not do the same thing again"

  • Not hire hundreds of people
  • Not raise series A, B, C, and hundreds of millions from VCs
  • Build it AI-Native as lean as possible
  • Seed-Strap and maintaining control and flexibility

Despite our amazing metrics and traction, raising over $150MM in VC funding meant pitching to more than 250 VCs, with 99% of them saying "No." Every round was months of work and became an expensive and exhausting cycle β€” annoying, opaque, and frustrating β€” pulling me away from what really mattered: serving our customers and building the business.

I'll never forget that first $100k check from an angel investor who truly believed in us. That capital put us in business, and I might not be where I am today without that initial vote of confidence. That moment showed me the profound impact that timely, founder-friendly funding can have.

Entrepreneurship transformed my life, and that's why I created Nexus AI. I want to give other builders that same first $100k vote of confidence that was so crucial for meβ€”but without the endless pitches, opaque processes, and founder-unfriendly terms.

The world is ready for 100x more AI enabled entrepreneurs building in a completely new way. We're here to help them with the transparent, efficient and fair process I wish I had.

Leaderboard LIVE

Tracking the progress of current companies in their 100-day journey

Your progress will be public to encourage motivation and friendly competition, but you can choose to keep your company name and url private

Rank Name URL Start Date Starting MRR Current MRR MRR Growth % Days Progress
(/100 days)
New Cust. Growth (/10) MRR Growth
(/10k)
1 AI Writer Pro aiwriterpro.io Jan 2025 $2,500 $9,800 292% 65 days
32
$7.3k
2 Private Data Company private Jan 2025 $1,800 $7,500 317% 72 days
9
$5.7k
3 PixelPerfect pixelperfect.design Feb 2025 $3,200 $8,100 153% 45 days
21
$4.9k
4 CodeBuddy AI codebuddy.ai Dec 2024 $950 $5,200 447% 83 days
15
$4.25k
5 Smart Calendar smartcal.io Feb 2025 $5,000 $9,100 82% 39 days
8
$4.1k
6 InvoiceGenius invoicegenius.co Jan 2025 $1,100 $4,300 291% 54 days
7
$3.2k
7 Private Chat Company private Feb 2025 $0 $2,900 ∞ 25 days
18
$2.9k
8 ML Tutor mltutor.dev Jan 2025 $1,300 $4,000 208% 58 days
6
$2.7k
9 Video Editor AI videoeditor.ai Feb 2025 $3,500 $6,000 71% 31 days
12
$2.5k
10 Private Sales Company private Feb 2025 $600 $3,000 400% 28 days
4
$2.4k

All figures are based on verified Stripe accounts. MRR = Monthly Recurring Revenue. Progress shows absolute growth toward the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nexus AI?

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Nexus AI is the first structured and transparent platform for supporting, growing and investing in AI-enabled entrepreneurs. We provide $100k fast funding and $500k+ in benefits for AI-Native founders, especially for smart founders who want to maintain control, save time & money and focus on their customers.

Is this a cohort program or incubator/accelerator?

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No, this is not a program. Companies can be at any stage of development and there are no batches, cohorts, or program schedules to follow. Start immediately and work at your own pace, the faster the better :)

What type of company or project qualifies?

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Any AI, Software or AI Agent company that provides real value to end users qualifies. While we have a focus on AI-native companies, traditional SaaS and consumer companies are also welcome. The key factor is delivering genuine value to your users.

Which companies will get the $100k funding?

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The funding is based solely on whether your company provides real value to end users and if you get an additional 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) during the 100-day period. There's no song and dance or arbitrary VC decision making - just objective metrics that demonstrate your business potential.

Note, we do need to perform KYC, KYB and background checks before sending the wire to comply with federal laws and regulations.

How is the 10+ new customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) calculated?

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The additional 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) is calculated based on the growth of your rolling Last 30 days monthly revenue run-rate during the 100-day period.

For example, if you start at 0 customers and $0 on Jan 1 and reach 10 customers and $10,000/month ($10k+ MRR) on Apr 11, you qualify. Similarly, if you start at 100 customers and $10,000/month ($10k MRR) on July 1 and grow to 200 customers and $20,000/month ($20k+ MRR) by Oct 9, you also qualify. It's about demonstrating both customer growth and additional monthly revenue growth, regardless of your starting point.

What counts as MRR?

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Revenue must be recurring under the Stripe recurring billing module. One-time transactions do not qualify towards MRR.

For example, if you close a contract for $10k upfront + $5k/month retainer, only the $5k/month will count towards MRR, even though it's a great contract overall. We focus on sustainable recurring revenue that demonstrates long-term business potential.

Do you take equity in my company?

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No, we don't take any equity in your business. You keep 100% ownership of your company and remain in full control. Our investment is based on a simple 10% revenue share through your Stripe account, capped at 5x the initial investment amount over 10 years (whichever comes first).

Is this a debt or loan product?

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No, this is not a debt or loan product. We don't require a credit check, personal guarantee, or any form of recourse. Our funding is based on a revenue share model, meaning you only share a percentage of what you earn. You maintain full control of your business with no collateral required and no personal liability.

How does the revshare capped return work?

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For the $100k investment, you share 10% of your monthly revenue through Stripe until you've shared a total of $500k (5x cap) OR 10 years pass, whichever comes first. Here are some examples:

  • If your monthly revenue is $50k, you share $5k/month (10%) and complete the returns in ~8.3 years
  • If your monthly revenue grows to $100k, you share $10k/month and complete the returns in ~4.2 years
  • If your monthly revenue drops to $10k, you share $1k/month and after 10 years the revenue share ends even if you haven't reached the $500k cap
  • Either way, after reaching either the $500k cap or 10 years, the revenue share ends completely
  • If you want to end the revenue share earlier, we offer flexible buyout options

This is not a loan - there's no debt, no personal guarantee, and no fixed payment schedule. You only share revenue when you earn it, and the total amount is capped. The 10-year limit ensures you're never locked in indefinitely, even in slower growth scenarios.

What are the revshare buyout options?

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Buyout options can be negotiated on a custom basis. We want more founders to succeed while ensuring the program remains self-sustaining. We'll work with you to make sure you're happy with the outcome.

What happens if I don't reach the qualification goal in 100 days?

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If you don't reach the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) milestone in 100 days, you won't receive the investment, but you're welcome to continue building your business and joining again. There are no penalties or obligations. We believe in supporting founders who show traction, and our milestone-based approach ensures we invest in promising ventures.

Am I obligated to take the funding if I hit the qualification goal?

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No, you are not obligated to take the funding deal if you hit the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) goal. The choice is entirely yours. If you decide that you'd prefer to continue growing without our investment, that's completely fine. We offer this funding as an opportunity, not an obligation.

What happens after 100 days?

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After 100 days, you keep all the benefits you've received. If you reached the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) goal, you'll receive the $100k funding. If not, you're welcome to join and try again with a new 100-day challenge.

Should I join now or wait until I'm more ready?

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You should join now to access the instant $500k+ in benefits. You can join multiple times, so there's no downside to joining now.

The $100k funding opportunity may be limited in availability, so it's best to try to achieve the goal as soon as possible rather than waiting.

Can I join as a solo founder?

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Yes, absolutely. We welcome solo founders and believe that talented individuals can build successful companies on their own, especially with the power of AI and low-code tools.

Can I join if I'm not based in the US?

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Yes, we accept applications from founders worldwide. As long as you can connect a Stripe account and demonstrate the required traction, you're eligible for funding regardless of your location.

However, please note that unlike US companies, funding after hitting the qualification goal is not guaranteed for international companies due to differences in international compliance, KYC and AML laws.

Can I join if I've already raised money?

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Yes, absolutely. Previous fundraising doesn't disqualify you from receiving funding from Nexus AI. We evaluate applications based on traction and growth potential, not your fundraising history.

Can I join multiple times?

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Yes, you can and are encouraged to join multiple times to try achieving the 10+ customers (worth $10k+ MRR total) goal within 100 days. You can only have one 100-day challenge active at a time, and the $100k funding can only be received once per founder.

Does taking Nexus AI prevent me from taking other funding?

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No, not at all. This funding is completely independent from traditional funding (equity or debt). We will even help you fundraise if you still want to raise traditional dilutive capital afterwards.

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