Arrivedthe founder’s
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INDIABAY AREA

Your US move.
Handled together.

Immigration, company setup, accommodation and relevant local introductions. We bring the moving pieces together, so you can focus on building.

Including O-1 visa coordination with independent immigration attorneys.

Arrange a free call
30 minutes. Your context, your goals, a clearer next step.

A Bay Area base. More headspace to build.

Find your starting point

One contact for the moving pieces

Know what happens next

Understand your costs upfront

01 / WHAT WE DO

The big decisions. The little details.

Build a company.
Have a life.

Good conversations. A familiar coffee. A place to come home to. The business matters, and so does the life around it. We help organize your company, home and move, so you have more headspace for both.

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Get your business set up

Help with company setup and the right professional support, so you can keep your focus on the company you’re building.

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A place to live. Less to juggle.

Accommodation options and practical arrival support, so you have fewer moving pieces to manage yourself.

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Begin finding your people

Explore relevant founder communities, local providers and introduction requests. Begin finding people who understand what you’re building, while we help with the practical setup around you.

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O-1 and your immigration next steps

O-1 visa coordination and other immigration needs, with independent attorneys handling legal advice and petitions. We keep the agreed work organized and the next steps clear.

Already have some of this covered? Let’s start with the parts you need. Ongoing support can be included in your agreed plan.

Two people talking over coffee and a laptop
A cafe interior filled with warm sunlight
Sunlit homes on a San Francisco neighborhood street

Space to build.
Room to belong.

02 / THE FIRST CONVERSATION

30 MINUTES / FREE

Your goal first.
Then a plan.

Tell us what you’re building, why the US matters and when you want to be there. We use the first call to understand your context, what’s already in place and where support would help.

Afterwards, we recommend the services that fit your goals and explain what comes next. You choose what to take forward.

Arrange a free call

An introductory conversation, with no obligation to buy. Immigration eligibility and legal advice require a separate attorney assessment.

EXAMPLE / NOT A CLIENT CASE

What you could leave with.

THE GOAL

“Establish my startup in the US and move to the Bay Area.”

POSSIBLE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

  • O-1 visa coordination

    Arrange an independent attorney assessment of the appropriate immigration route, including O-1.

  • US company setup

    Coordinate company formation with the relevant professional support.

  • A base for your arrival

    Explore accommodation and relevant local introductions around your plans.

Your recommendations depend on your circumstances. This example is not an eligibility decision, fixed package or visa guarantee.

03 / WHY BAY AREA

A place with a habit of changing things.

Build closer to the minds
moving technology forward.

Founders testing new ideas. Engineers turning research into products. People who can challenge your assumptions and expand what you think is possible. A Bay Area base puts more of those conversations within reach.

/ ONCE THE CHALLENGERS

They started with an idea.
Then changed everyday life.

  • Apple
  • Google
  • NVIDIA
  • Microsoft
  • Intel
  • Adobe
  • Salesforce
  • Oracle

/ A NEWER GENERATION

They saw another way.
And made it the new normal.

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • SpaceXAI
  • Uber
  • Meta
  • Stripe
  • Perplexity
  • Databricks
  • Airbnb
  • Figma

/ THE CAPITAL

Big ideas find conviction here.

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Sequoia Capital
  • Accel
  • Greylock
  • Lightspeed Venture Partners
  • Khosla Ventures
  • Benchmark
  • Founders Fund

We help you with immigration, company setup, accommodation, and arrange relevant local introductions. One point of contact keeps the work moving, so you can focus on building.

Find your starting point

A glimpse of the Bay Area ecosystem. These companies are independent of Arrived.

04 / YOUR STARTING POINT

There’s more than one way to arrive.

What does your
next chapter look like?

ILLUSTRATIVE STARTING PLAN

Two countries.
One bigger possibility.

Keep your team and home in India while exploring a Bay Area base. Start with what you want to do there and how often you plan to be there.

Let’s talk about this
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
  1. 01

    Make the visits count

    Start with your purpose, visit pattern and what’s already arranged.

  2. 02

    Put a base in place

    Explore accommodation and the practical setup around your time in the Bay.

  3. 03

    Bring the right people in

    Discuss local introductions and any company or immigration support you need.

A starting point, not a package. Your actual plan and price follow a conversation.

05 / CLARITY BEFORE COMMITMENT

A big move deserves clear answers.

Less chasing.
More clarity.
Room to build.

Peace of mind starts with knowing what’s being handled. Before you commit, your written plan makes the work, costs and responsibilities clear. Your Arrived point of contact helps follow it through.

01 / THE WORK

Know what happens next.

A written scope showing what’s included, what needs your input and what comes next.

02 / THE TOTAL

A price you understand.

The service total and applicable mandatory charges explained upfront. Personal expenses, such as rent, deposits and travel, shown separately.

03 / THE PEOPLE

One person to come back to.

An Arrived point of contact for your agreed work, with the role of any independent professionals made clear.

Arrived is a concierge service. Independent attorneys provide legal advice and handle petitions under a separate legal engagement. Visa decisions, housing availability and introductions depend on third parties; we don’t promise approvals, a particular home or investment.

06 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND ARRIVED

Know who’s
on the other end.

Ashish Karia

Leads client coordination at Arrived, bringing the people and practical work around your move together.

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Rahul Borude

Previously co-founded StampMyVisa. Brings experience across sales, product and operations to building Arrived’s founder experience.

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07 / WHO ARRIVED IS FOR

Thinking beyond
your home market?

You don’t need every answer yet. But you do need a reason to look beyond where you are today.

This could be your next step.

  • You’re building a product for a global market.
  • You want to expand into the US or establish a base there.
  • You’re exploring what being closer to customers, collaborators and other founders could mean for your business.

When we’re probably not the right fit.

If building for global markets or establishing a US presence isn’t part of your plans, Arrived probably isn’t the service you need.

Still deciding whether the US belongs in your plans? That’s a conversation we can start with.

The ambition can come before the arrangements. You don’t need a US company or a fixed moving date to get in touch.

08 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Big move.
Fair questions.

You don’t need every answer before you talk to us. But you should have a clearer picture.

Ask something else
Who is Arrived for?

Arrived is for founders building for global markets or expanding into the US, with a particular focus on Indian founders. You might be planning a full move, establishing a part-time base, or still exploring where to begin. Your company does not need to be an AI startup.

Do you only work with AI founders?

No. AI-first founders are a natural part of the community we want to support, but your company doesn’t have to be an AI startup. Tell us what you’re building and the US presence you need; we’ll discuss whether our practical support is a fit.

Do I have to move full-time?

No. We can help you explore a part-time Bay Area base while keeping your home or team in India. Your travel pattern, business needs and existing arrangements shape the plan. Any immigration or work-authorization questions need advice from an independent attorney.

I already have a visa or US company. Can you still help?

Yes. Start with what you already have. We can discuss accommodation, arrival support, local setup, relevant introductions or other parts of the service without repeating work you’ve completed.

What can you help me with?

Planning, company setup, immigration support with independent attorneys, accommodation, local introductions and ongoing practical support. We agree the specific work with you in writing; you don’t have to take every service.

Can you help with an O-1 visa?

Yes. We coordinate O-1-related immigration work with independent attorneys. An attorney assesses whether O-1 or another route fits your circumstances and handles legal advice and petitions under a separate engagement. The introductory call helps us understand your goals; it does not determine eligibility or guarantee approval.

Who gives immigration and legal advice?

Independent attorneys give legal advice and handle petitions under a separate legal engagement. Arrived helps organize the agreed work and follow-through. We explain the professional responsibilities involved before you commit; Arrived is not a law firm or government agency.

How much does it cost? What’s separate?

Your price depends on the work you need. Before commitment, you receive a written scope and service total, with applicable mandatory charges and taxes explained. Rent, deposits, flights and other personal spending are separate. Any optional work should be a choice you understand.

Can I keep working with my existing advisers?

Tell us who is already helping you. We can discuss a plan around your existing arrangements, including practical concierge support if immigration is handled elsewhere. Any necessary communication with your advisers needs your agreement.

What will I still need to do?

You make the important choices and provide the information needed for your agreed work. You may also need to take part in discussions with qualified professionals. Your plan explains where we can take work off your plate and where your input is needed.

How early should I get in touch?

As soon as you have a direction in mind, even if your dates aren’t fixed. Tell us your target timing and what’s already arranged. The next steps depend on your situation and third-party availability, so we don’t advertise a fixed arrival or visa timeline.

Do you guarantee a visa, housing or investor introductions?

No. Attorneys advise on immigration; government authorities make visa decisions. Housing depends on availability and landlord requirements. We can discuss relevant introduction requests, but an introduction is not a promise of funding, customers or a business outcome.

What happens after I contact you?

We arrange a free 30-minute introductory call to understand your business, goals, timing and what’s already in place. We then recommend the services that fit your situation and explain the next steps. Any paid work is scoped before you choose to proceed. The introductory call is not a legal assessment, and sending a message does not commit you to a package.

Do you help only in the Bay Area?

No. We can help you anywhere in the US. The Bay Area is a particular focus for founders drawn to its technology community, but your plans may take you elsewhere. Tell us the city and support you have in mind, and we’ll put together a scope around your needs.

/ THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Make room
for what’s
next.

Your business deserves your attention.
Let’s give your move a clear plan.

Start a conversation+1 (312) 485-5589

/ YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Start where
you are.

Choose a situation to explore a possible starting plan.

Still figuring it out? Let’s talk