Build your business network. Earn from it.
Create structured networking Rooms where professionals connect, do business, and grow. You curate the community. Members get real introductions. The platform handles payments, profiles, events, and discovery.
Free forever · 1 room · up to 1,000 members · No credit card needed
"I already use WhatsApp groups.
Why Kootami?"
WhatsApp is excellent for staying in touch. Kootami is for when you want to earn from your network — and WhatsApp simply cannot do that.
Charge members a joining fee
Host paid events & workshops
Structured business profile per member
Organised Asks & Offers
New members discover your Room
Member activity & earnings analytics
Approval-based member vetting
Earn money from your network
The simple rule
Keep your WhatsApp groups for casual conversations. Switch to Kootami the moment you want to charge entry fees, host paid events, or grow your community beyond people you already know personally.
What is a Room?
Think WhatsApp groups — but structured for business. Every member has a proper business profile. Asks and Offers replace noise. The host curates quality.
Hyderabad CA Referral
120 members · Active
Need a tax consultant for startup ESOP structuring
20% off audit retainer for room members. DM me.
Year-End Tax Roundtable
Sat · 6:00 PM · 24 RSVPs
Curated members
You decide who gets in. Approval-based or open. Quality over quantity.
Asks & Offers
Members post what they need and what they provide. Tagged, searchable, auto-expiring after 30 days.
Announcements
Broadcast updates to all members. No reply noise. Pin important ones to the top.
Room Events
Host meetups, workshops, webinars. Free or ticketed. Members RSVP from inside the room.
Rooms already running
Hyderabad CA Referral Network
120 members · Free
FinanceSaaS Founders India
85 members · ₹499/year
TechWomen Entrepreneurs Circle
200 members · Free, curated
BusinessWhy members pay to join your Rooms.
Five things every Networker should be able to say in their sleep. This is your pitch — memorize it, then go invite ten people who'd benefit.
Curated, not crowded
Every member's business profile is vetted by you. No spam, no MLM, no resellers. Quality over chaos.
Direct line to the connector
You're their introduction to everyone in the room. You earn when they succeed — so you're motivated to make connections happen.
Structured Asks & Offers
Members post what they need, browse what others offer. Tagged, searchable, expiring after 30 days so content stays fresh.
Recurring momentum
Events, announcements, and member spotlights keep your business top-of-mind. Relationships don't go cold.
Cross-community reach
One profile works across multiple rooms. Members connect outside their usual professional silos.
Four steps to your first Room.
Apply with your LinkedIn. Create a room. Invite 10 members to activate. Start growing.
Apply
Short form: your LinkedIn URL, a bio about why you'd be a great Networker, and 5 businesses you'll invite. Accept the Code of Conduct.
Auto-approvedCreate a Room
Pick a name, category, and city. Decide if it's open or curated (approval-based). Free to start, premium features when you're ready.
2 minutesInvite 10 members
Share via WhatsApp, QR code, or direct link. Start with 5 people you know personally. Most Networkers activate within a week.
Activation gateGrow & earn
Post announcements, host events, feature member spotlights. Unlock premium features as you scale. Your network, your income.
OngoingApply
Short form: your LinkedIn URL, a bio about why you'd be a great Networker, and 5 businesses you'll invite. Accept the Code of Conduct.
Auto-approvedCreate a Room
Pick a name, category, and city. Decide if it's open or curated (approval-based). Free to start, premium features when you're ready.
2 minutesInvite 10 members
Share via WhatsApp, QR code, or direct link. Start with 5 people you know personally. Most Networkers activate within a week.
Activation gateGrow & earn
Post announcements, host events, feature member spotlights. Unlock premium features as you scale. Your network, your income.
Ongoing90-day activation window
New Networkers have 90 days to activate their first room (get 10 members). We send encouragement and tips at day 30 and day 60. This keeps the Networker community active and serious.
Pay nothing until you earn.
Start free. Kootami takes a small commission only when your members pay you. Upgrade when the maths tell you to — not before.
Networker
- 1 room, up to 1,000 members
- Asks & Offers, Announcements
- Free events inside your room
- Business profiles for all members
- Invite via WhatsApp, QR, link
- Mobile app — full access
- Public Discover — Pro
- Web dashboard — Pro
Networker Pro
- Up to 5 rooms, 5,000 members total
- Public Discovery for your rooms
- CRM web dashboard
- Earnings & member analytics
- Bulk invites
- Verified Badge
- Priority support
Running a larger organisation — multiple admins, thousands of members, chapters? Explore our Organization plans →
How the commission works
Kootami only earns when your members pay you. Free rooms with free events cost you nothing — ever.
Nothing to start
No subscription required. Build your room, grow your members, and host free events at no cost on the free tier.
Only on paid events
We take a small fee only when you sell tickets to a paid event — 5% on Free, 3% on Pro. Free events cost you nothing.
Grow with one flat plan
Pro is one flat ₹2,999/year for up to 5 rooms and 5,000 members, with Discovery, a web dashboard, and analytics — no per-member pricing.
Verified Networker Badge
₹999/year add-onIncluded in ProEarned, not just bought. Requires 3+ activated rooms or 200+ total members sustained for 60+ days with zero spam reports. Once eligible, apply — we verify your LinkedIn and issue the visible checkmark with priority placement in Discover.
Fees apply only to paid event tickets · Free events cost nothing · All prices admin-configurable
Build trust. Unlock more.
Your Networker status progresses automatically as you grow. No applications. No manual reviews (except for the Verified Badge).
New Networker
Just approved
Baseline: 3 rooms, 100 members, private only
Active Networker
1+ activated room, sustained 30 days
Can purchase any premium feature
Established Networker
3+ rooms OR 200+ members, 60+ days
Eligible for Verified Badge
Verified Networker
Established + ₹999/yr + verification
Verified checkmark, priority in Discover
Level 1
New Networker
Just approved
Baseline: 3 rooms, 100 members, private only
Level 2
Active Networker
1+ activated room, sustained 30 days
Can purchase any premium feature
Level 3
Established Networker
3+ rooms OR 200+ members, 60+ days
Eligible for Verified Badge
Level 4
Verified Networker
Established + ₹999/yr + verification
Verified checkmark, priority in Discover
Earn from what you already do.
Enable paid features when you're ready. Payments flow directly to your bank via Razorpay.
Earnings this month
+ 18%₹47,820
Net after 4% platform commission
Illustrative · admin-configurable
Room joining fees
Set your own price per room. One-time, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Requires Paid Rooms feature.
Paid events
Host meetups, workshops, or summits inside your rooms. You set the ticket price; members pay in-app.
Multiple rooms = multiple streams
3 rooms free. Expand with Extra Room. Run city, industry, and alumni rooms in parallel.
Direct bank settlement
Earnings flow through Razorpay to your bank. KYC once when you enable paid features.
PCI-compliant payments via Razorpay. Your bank, your money — Kootami only takes a small commission on paid transactions.
What Kootami gives you.
All the infrastructure for running a professional networking community. You focus on people.
Business profiles
Every member creates a universal profile — business name, tagline, industry, contact preference. Works across all rooms they join. No re-entering details.
Priya Reddy
Founder · Cloud SaaS · Hyderabad
Asks & Offers
Members post what they need and what they provide. Tagged, searchable, auto-expire after 30 days.
Location discovery
Rooms surface to professionals in the same city. Geo-filtering in the Discover feed for organic growth.
Events engine
Full lifecycle: create, manage, RSVP, ticketing, attendance. Appears in your rooms and the public Events tab.
Mobile-first
Approve members, post announcements, share invites, check earnings — all from your phone in under 10 seconds.
Verified Badge
Earned through sustained activity — not just payment. Visible trust signal on your profile and rooms. Priority in Discover.
From first invite to recurring income.
Three milestones every Networker crosses. No hype — just the path most active hosts follow.
Start free
Create your first room. Invite 10 people you already know. No cost, no commitment.
Build momentum
Room activates at 10 members. Post asks & offers, share events, grow organically.
Earn as you grow
Charge entry fees on paid rooms. Direct bank payouts minus a small platform commission.
Start free
Create your first room. Invite 10 people you already know. No cost, no commitment.
Build momentum
Room activates at 10 members. Post asks & offers, share events, grow organically.
Earn as you grow
Charge entry fees on paid rooms. Direct bank payouts minus a small platform commission.
Common questions.
I already use WhatsApp groups. Why would I need Kootami?
WhatsApp is excellent for staying in touch. Kootami is for when you want to earn from your network — and WhatsApp simply cannot do that. You cannot charge a joining fee, host a paid workshop, or let new professionals discover your group on WhatsApp. Kootami handles all of that. Keep your WhatsApp groups for casual conversations; use Kootami when you want to turn your professional network into income.
Who can become a Networker?
Is it really free?
How does the 10-member activation work?
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
Do you charge anything on events?
How does Kootami make money?
When do I get paid?
What is the Verified Networker Badge?
What happens if I don't activate a room within 60 days?
What are Asks and Offers?
Do I need a registered business or GST?
Your network deserves better
than a WhatsApp group.
Download the app. Apply with your LinkedIn. Create your first room. Invite 10 people you know. Free to start.
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