Credits are the platform’s currency for activating collaborations. They are consumed when you initiate a connection with another company.
How Credits Work
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Joining Bonus — awarded when you complete your company profile | +20 credits |
| Activating a collaboration — expressing interest and confirming | −1 credit |
Each time you click Confirm & Proceed in the Credit Usage Confirmation dialog, 1 credit is deducted from your balance.
Your Joining Bonus
Every new account receives 20 free credits upon completing their company profile.
To unlock these credits:
- Fill in all required fields in the Company Profile tab
- Click Create Profile
- Credits are automatically added to your account
You will see the joining bonus status in the right-hand panel of the Profile Builder.
Checking Your Credit Balance
Click Credits in the left sidebar to view:
- Your current credit balance
- A history of credits earned and used
- Options to purchase additional credits
You can also see your current balance in the Confirm Credit Usage dialog each time you express interest in a company.
Buying More Credits
If you run out of credits, you can purchase additional credits from the Credits section in the left sidebar.
Tips for Using Credits Wisely
- Shortlist companies first — review multiple profiles thoroughly before spending a credit
- Check collaboration intent alignment — make sure the company’s stated collaboration goals match yours before expressing interest
- Read the full profile — products, capabilities, and geography should all be a good fit before you initiate
- Credits are not refunded if a company declines your collaboration request, so be selective
Tip: Your 20 joining credits are enough to reach out to 20 different companies. Use them on your highest-priority targets first.
Credit Usage in the Express Interest Flow
When you click Express Interest and complete the role selection form, the following dialog appears before the credit is deducted:
Confirm Credit Usage
You are about to use 1 credit to activate this collaboration.
Available Credits: 20
Credits Required: 1
Remaining Balance: 19
[ Confirm & Proceed ]
This gives you a final chance to review before committing. The credit is only deducted when you click Confirm & Proceed.
Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting balance | 20 free credits (joining bonus) |
| Cost per collaboration | 1 credit |
| When deducted | At Confirm & Proceed in the credit dialog |
| Refundable? | No — credits are not returned if a request is declined |
| Top up | Available via the Credits section in the sidebar |
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