NoCage is a social networking platform built exclusively for founders, startup teams, and investors. Designed and developed end-to-end by Eleven Studios, NoCage reimagines how the startup ecosystem connects, combining community, collaboration, and credibility into a single seamless experience.
Our Approach
We started by mapping the real pain points in startup networking, fragmented communication, lack of context, and limited discoverability. Our goal was to create a platform where every interaction has intent, and where startups can connect, collaborate, and grow faster without noise.
Vision and Innovation
Our vision was to make startup networking as dynamic and inspiring as the journey itself. We built NoCage around authenticity, real people, real projects, and real conversations. The innovation lay in designing a feed and profile system that prioritized story-driven engagement over vanity metrics.
Identifying Unique Challenges
Unlike typical networks, startup users have overlapping roles, founders are also creators, investors, and mentors. The challenge was building a structure that could adapt to these hybrid identities without clutter or confusion.
Resolving Complex Problems
We rethought traditional profile hierarchies and developed flexible modules that adapt based on a user’s role. The experience was tied together through a minimal yet expressive design system, blending personality with professionalism.
User-Centric Design
Every decision was shaped by how users naturally communicate in the startup space. From quick connection flows to event-based discovery and private circles, the UX was built to feel effortless yet purposeful.
Accessibility and Optimization
The platform’s clean, responsive interface ensures usability across devices. We focused on clarity, hierarchy, and scalability to support future community-driven features and real-time interactions.
Conclusion
NoCage brings structure to startup networking, a place where meaningful connections lead to real opportunities. Designed end-to-end by Eleven Studios, it reflects our commitment to creating products that empower ideas, drive collaboration, and connect people who build the future.
