FAQ
Questions about Serious Founders
Clear answers about India's startup leaderboard, SF Score rankings, and how founders join the board.
- What is Serious Founders?
- Serious Founders is India's real-time startup leaderboard: hourly SF Scores rank momentum, traction, and founder activity so operators spot fast-moving teams before headlines. The platform is built for operators and founders who care about shipping velocity, not press-cycle hype.
- What is the SF Score?
- The SF Score is Serious Founders' composite metric. It blends momentum (shipping velocity and traffic trends), traction (engagement and public signal), and founder activity (network participation). Scores refresh hourly; rankings are not based on funding round size or headcount alone.
- Who is Serious Founders for?
- Founders listing startups, investors and operators tracking Indian ecosystem momentum, and builders who want a signal-high leaderboard instead of vanity metrics.
- How often do rankings update?
- Leaderboard rankings and SF Scores refresh on an hourly cadence so you can see which startups are climbing or stalling in near real time.
- How is Serious Founders different from funding-based lists?
- Unlike lists ranked only by capital raised or employee count, Serious Founders weights momentum, traction, and verified founder activity—surfacing teams gaining real velocity before they dominate headlines.
- How do I join Serious Founders?
- Visit https://www.seriousfounders.com/auth/phone to verify your phone number, complete your builder profile, and optionally submit your startup to appear on the board.