AI business adviser + startup planner

Want to start your own business?

Tell FoundrAI about yourself and discover realistic businesses you could start based on your budget, skills, resources and goals.

UK-focused · No income guarantees · All figures are estimates
Independent UK business owner
From idea to first customer

How FoundrAI works

A guided path that takes you from "I don't know where to begin" to a real plan, the right kit and clear next actions.

STEP 1

Discover

Answer a few questions and get realistic business matches scored to your budget, skills and goals.

STEP 2

Plan

AI builds an editable business plan: names, pricing, services and a first-customer strategy.

STEP 3

Equip

See exactly what kit you need and shop curated Business-in-a-Box starter packages.

STEP 4

Launch

Follow a personalised 30-day roadmap with clear daily and weekly tasks.

STEP 5

Run

Manage quotes, customers and jobs with a simple built-in CRM.

STEP 6

Grow

Your AI coach reviews real data and gives you this week's priorities.

Business categories

Start where the demand is

Four proven UK service businesses to begin with — and many more coming as the platform grows.

Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning

Pressure Washing & Exterior Cleaning

Transform driveways, patios and building exteriors.

Startup from~£1,000(estimate)
Mobile Car Valeting & Detailing

Mobile Car Valeting & Detailing

Bring the showroom shine to customers' driveways.

Startup from~£800(estimate)
Window Cleaning

Window Cleaning

Reliable rounds, recurring income, low overheads.

Startup from~£500(estimate)
Property Maintenance & Handyman

Property Maintenance & Handyman

Be the trusted local fixer homeowners keep on speed-dial.

Startup from~£700(estimate)
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Deep-clean carpets, sofas and mattresses for homes and lettings.

Startup from~£900(estimate)
Gardening & Lawn Care

Gardening & Lawn Care

Keep local gardens tidy with recurring maintenance rounds.

Startup from~£600(estimate)
Oven Cleaning

Oven Cleaning

A specialist, high-margin service households love.

Startup from~£800(estimate)
Gutter Cleaning

Gutter Cleaning

Ground-based vacuum gutter clearing — quick, safe, in-demand.

Startup from~£1,200(estimate)
Wheelie Bin Cleaning

Wheelie Bin Cleaning

Low-cost, recurring, subscription-friendly local service.

Startup from~£500(estimate)
Dog Walking & Pet Care

Dog Walking & Pet Care

Turn a love of animals into a flexible local business.

Startup from~£300(estimate)
Mobile Beauty & Nails

Mobile Beauty & Nails

Bring salon treatments to clients' homes.

Startup from~£800(estimate)
Painting & Decorating

Painting & Decorating

Transform rooms and exteriors with a trusted finish.

Startup from~£700(estimate)
House Clearance & Man-with-a-Van

House Clearance & Man-with-a-Van

Removals, clearances and single-item deliveries.

Startup from~£1,500(estimate)
Ironing & Laundry Service

Ironing & Laundry Service

A simple home-based service with loyal weekly clients.

Startup from~£300(estimate)
AI tools

Your small-business operating system

Everything you need to run and grow — with AI that assists, never auto-publishes, and always leaves you in control.

AI Business Finder

Match to a business that fits your life.

Business Builder

Editable plan, pricing & positioning.

Marketing Studio

Posts, leaflets, emails & video scripts.

Quote Assistant

Draft accurate, editable customer quotes.

Business Coach

Weekly review of your real numbers.

AI Assistant

Context-aware help, whenever you need it.

Business-in-a-Box

Get equipped, fast

Curated starter packages in three tiers — or build your own. Prices shown in the app are placeholder estimates until verified supplier data is added.

START
Get your first customers

The lowest possible investment to genuinely start trading.

PRO
Build a professional business

Better equipment for someone intending to work regularly.

BUSINESS-IN-A-BOX
Ready to Launch

Equipment plus a full FoundrAI launch package: brand kit, website guidance, templates, marketing content and an AI 30-day customer plan.

Pricing

Simple, transparent plans

Free
£0
  • Business Finder
  • Limited Business Builder
  • Basic launch roadmap
  • Limited AI usage
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Pro
£29/month
  • Full AI assistant
  • Marketing Studio
  • Quote Assistant
  • CRM
  • Business Coach
  • Higher AI usage
FAQs

Good to know

Where do the prices and figures come from?+

They are illustrative placeholder estimates until an administrator enters verified supplier and market data.

Does LaunchMate guarantee I'll make money?+

No. We help you plan and equip a business, but outcomes are never guaranteed. All figures shown are estimates.

Is the AI advice regulated financial or legal advice?+

No. It is general guidance only. You must verify tax, legal, insurance and regulatory requirements yourself.

Can I edit what the AI produces?+

Yes. Every AI quote, plan and marketing draft is fully editable before you use it.

What do I need to start?+

It varies by business and job. LaunchMate suggests equipment categories, but requirements differ — always confirm for your specific work.

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From idea to first customer. A UK-focused platform to discover, plan, equip, launch, run and grow a self-employed service business.

Important disclaimer
Business outcomes are not guaranteed. Revenue examples are illustrative. All figures are estimates until verified. You must verify tax, legal, insurance and regulatory requirements yourself. AI suggestions require human review. Equipment requirements vary by job. You are responsible for appropriate training, insurance and compliance. FoundrAI does not provide regulated financial, legal or insurance advice.
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