80% of Jobs Are Filled Via Referrals

ReferralChain

Find Your Referral Path to Any Company

Map your LinkedIn network to find 3-hop referral paths to any target company. Connect through alumni, ex-colleagues, and mutual connections. India-first SaaS with freemium pricing starting at Rs 9/mo.

See how it works ↓

From LinkedIn to warm intro in 4 steps

No cold emails. No recruiter fees. Just real connections.

Step 1

Connect LinkedIn

Securely import your LinkedIn network. We map your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree connections.

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Step 2

Target a Company

Search for any company. We show you who works there and how you're connected.

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Step 3

AI Finds 3-Hop Paths

Our AI discovers the shortest referral paths through alumni, ex-colleagues, and mutual connections.

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Step 4

Send Warm Intro

Use AI-crafted referral request templates. Track responses and follow up automatically.

See Your Path to Any Company

ReferralChain visualizes the shortest connection chain between you and your target.

You

Your Profile

500+ connections

1st degree

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Priya S.

Ex-colleague

2nd degree

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Rahul M.

IIT Alumni

3rd degree

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Target Company

Engineering Lead

3 paths found to Google India — strongest path via IIT Bombay Alumni Network

Why choose ReferralChain?

The smartest way to land interviews through warm introductions, not cold applications.

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3-Hop Path Finding

AI-powered BFS algorithm finds the shortest referral chains through your extended network. See exactly who connects you to your target.

LinkedIn Network Analysis

Deep analysis of your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree connections. Discover hidden paths through shared alma maters and past employers.

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Company Targeting

Search any company and instantly see your connection density, hiring signals, and the best referral paths into specific teams.

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Referral Request Templates

AI-crafted message templates customized for each connection type. Alumni intros, ex-colleague referrals, and mutual connection requests.

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Success Tracking

Track every outreach from request to response to interview. Know your referral success rate and optimize your approach.

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Alumni Connections

Leverage college and university alumni networks. IIT, NIT, BITS, IIM alumni paths are highlighted with strongest connection scores.

Built with modern technology

Rust / Axum PostgreSQL (Recursive CTEs) LinkedIn API Flutter AI / ML
3

Hop Max Path

10x

Interview Rate

80%

Jobs via Referrals

Rs 9

Starter Plan /mo

How ReferralChain Works Under the Hood

Powered by graph algorithms and recursive SQL — not guesswork.

graph TB
    A[LinkedIn Profile] --> B[Network Importer]
    B --> C[Graph Database
PostgreSQL CTEs] C --> D[Path Finder
3-Hop BFS] D --> E[Ranked Paths] E --> F[Request Templates] F --> G[Outreach Tracker] G --> H[Success Analytics] subgraph "Company Intelligence" I[Company DB] J[Hiring Signals] K[Employee Graph] end D --> I D --> J D --> K style A fill:#3b82f6,color:#fff style D fill:#2563eb,color:#fff style H fill:#3b82f6,color:#fff

How We Compare

ReferralChain vs. traditional approaches to getting referrals.

Feature ReferralChain LinkedIn Premium Refer.me Manual Networking
3-Hop Path Finding Yes No Limited No
India-Focused Yes Global US Only Yes
Referral Templates AI-Crafted No Generic DIY
Price From Rs 9/mo $60/mo $30/mo Free (months of effort)
Alumni Network Mapping Automatic Manual Search No Manual
Success Tracking Built-in No Basic Spreadsheet

Simple, Affordable Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you need more searches.

Free

Rs 0

forever

  • 5 path searches / month
  • Basic network import
  • 3 referral templates

Pro

Rs 29

per month

  • Unlimited searches
  • AI intro writer
  • Company hiring signals
  • Priority support
Coming Soon

More ways to land your dream job

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Chrome Extension

See referral paths while browsing LinkedIn profiles and job listings. One-click path discovery.

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AI Intro Writer

AI writes personalized intro messages based on shared experiences, mutual connections, and role fit.

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Culture Insights

Glassdoor + LinkedIn data combined to show team culture, growth trajectory, and interview style.

Roadmap

What We're Building Next

From path finding to your complete career networking platform.

P1

Path Finding + Templates

Core 3-hop path discovery, LinkedIn import, referral request templates, and outreach tracking. The foundation.

In Progress
P2

Chrome Extension

Browser extension for LinkedIn integration. See paths while browsing profiles. One-click referral requests.

Planned
P3

AI Intro Writing

AI-powered personalized introduction messages. Customized based on shared alma maters, employers, and interests.

Planned
P4

Enterprise Recruiting

Team accounts for recruiters and HR. Bulk path finding, candidate sourcing, and referral program management.

Future

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about ReferralChain.

Is my LinkedIn data safe?
Absolutely. We use LinkedIn's official OAuth 2.0 API and never store your LinkedIn password. Your connection data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never share or sell your network data to third parties. You can delete your data at any time.
How does 3-hop path finding work?
ReferralChain uses a breadth-first search (BFS) algorithm on your extended network graph. Starting from your 1st-degree connections, it explores 2nd and 3rd-degree connections to find the shortest path to anyone at your target company. Paths are ranked by connection strength: shared alma mater, past employers, and mutual connections.
How accurate are the referral paths?
Paths are based on real LinkedIn connection data, not guesses. However, connection strength varies -- someone you worked with for 3 years is a stronger referral path than a distant LinkedIn connection. We score each path and highlight the strongest options so you can prioritize effectively.
What about my privacy?
Your network data stays on Indian servers with bank-grade encryption. We comply with India's DPDP Act 2023. We never contact your connections on your behalf -- you control all outreach. Your data is never used to train AI models or shared with any third party.
How much does it cost?
Free plan gives you 5 searches per month -- enough to explore. Starter at Rs 9/mo (50 searches) covers active job seekers. Pro at Rs 29/mo gives unlimited searches plus AI intro writing and hiring signals. All prices are in INR with Indian payment methods supported.
Which companies are covered?
Any company with employees on LinkedIn -- which means virtually every company. Our company intelligence database covers 50,000+ Indian companies with enriched data including team sizes, recent hires, and growth signals. Global companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are also fully supported.
What's the success rate for referral requests?
Industry data shows referred candidates are 10x more likely to get interviews. Using ReferralChain's optimized templates and strong-path-first approach, early users report a 35-45% response rate on referral requests -- compared to 5-10% for cold outreach. The key is targeting strong connections, not just any connection.
Do you offer enterprise plans?
Enterprise plans for recruiting teams and HR departments are on our Phase 4 roadmap. These will include team accounts, bulk path finding, candidate pipeline management, and referral program analytics. Contact us at kishore@sidewall.in for early access to enterprise features.

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Sidewall Financial Services Pvt Ltd

Kishore Rajendra

Founding Member

Soumya Swain (Sam)

Founding Member