For solo founders who write code
You don't need a co-founder. You need a co-founder housemate — someone building their own thing, in the same apartment, on a compatible schedule. Shiphaus matches you using real GitHub signals, then drops you both into a 3-month stint in Southeast Asia. You ship more, spend less, and stop working in silence.
Made for indie hackers
SaaS founders, solo devs, bootstrappers
Why Shiphaus
You chose to bootstrap. That doesn't mean you should build in isolation. Here's what changes when you have the right person in the next room.
We look at your commit patterns, tech stack, and contribution style — not your LinkedIn headline. You get paired with someone who actually builds, on a schedule that complements yours.
Pick from Chiang Mai, Bali, Bangkok, KL, or Ho Chi Minh City. Long enough to ship something real. Short enough to stay hungry. Your rent is $400–800/mo — not $3,000.
Not a Slack stranger. Not a Twitter mutual. Someone living in the same apartment, building their own thing, who'll notice if you skip a week of commits. That's the unlock.
Southeast Asia lets you live well on $1,500/mo total. That means your savings or indie revenue stretches 3–4x further than staying in SF, NYC, or London. More runway = more shots on goal.
Where you'll build
Every city in our rotation is founder-tested: affordable, safe, English-friendly, and packed with great cafés to work from.
Digital nomad HQ. $400/mo apartments. World-class coffee.
Surf, build, repeat. Co-working scene is unmatched.
Big city energy. $2 street food. Fiber internet everywhere.
Underrated gem. English-friendly. Fast infrastructure.
Scrappy energy. Cheapest city on the list. Founders love it.
How it works
Takes 5 minutes. Link your GitHub, tell us your tech stack, share your working style (night owl? morning person?), and describe what you're building. No pitch decks needed.
Our algorithm scores compatibility based on commit patterns, tech overlap, timezone preferences, and work style. We pair builders with builders — not talkers with builders.
You and your match join the same 3-month cohort in your chosen city. We handle the intro, share housing leads, and get you set up. Then you build.
Founding 10 — Early-bird pricing
Only 10 spots at this price — then it goes to $149
We're putting together our founding cohort — 10 spots at $99 for founders who want to co-live in SE Asia starting Q2. Be one of the first.
Secure checkout via Stripe · Founding 10 pricing
FAQ
The placement fee covers our matching algorithm, compatibility scoring, cohort coordination, city & housing guidance, pre-arrival intro calls with your match, and access to the Shiphaus founder network. It doesn't cover rent or flights — those are on you. Note: $99 is our Founding 10 rate — it goes up to $149 after the first 10 spots fill.
We analyze signals like commit frequency, active hours, language/framework preferences, repo activity patterns, and contribution style. Combined with your self-reported work preferences, we build a compatibility profile. Think of it as a co-founder compatibility score — but based on what you actually do, not what you say you do.
Yes. Shiphaus is specifically for founders who write code. Our matching relies on real GitHub signals, so if you're a non-technical founder looking for a CTO, this isn't the right fit. We match builders with builders.
We do pre-arrival intro calls so you can vibe-check before committing. If there's a clear mismatch, we'll re-match you. Once you're in a city together, most friction comes from schedule differences — which is exactly what our algorithm optimizes for.
We don't provide housing directly. We share vetted housing leads, co-living recommendations, and neighborhood guides for each city. Most founders in our cohorts find places in the $400–800/mo range. Some pairs choose to share an apartment; others live nearby.
3 months. Long enough to build real momentum and a real relationship with your match. Short enough to try a new city next quarter if you want.
$149 $99 for the founding cohort. Real GitHub-based matching. A compatible founder in the next room. Southeast Asia prices. Only 10 spots.
Join the Founding 10 — $99