Become a member
Membership is how this stays a community rather than a mailing list. If you're an early-stage founder, start free. Everyone else pays so that founders don't have to.
Not sure which fits? Read what membership actually gets you.
Early-Stage Founders
The centre of gravity of this community. Start free, meet people at founder dinners, and decide later whether to stay.
- Private Slack workspace
- Founder-focused channels and office hours
- SF Concierge from day one, through Launch Quarters
- 5% of any Launch Quarters stay back as SF Concierge credit
- Priority consideration for stays with Launch Quarters, subject to availability
- Invitations to dinners and Founder Showcases
Applications are reviewed by a person. After three months you can move to a paid tier or step away.
Paid membership
For everyone past the early stage, and for the investors, patrons, and providers who keep the lights on.
Membership checkout, renewals and cancellation are handled through Luma. Paid memberships renew automatically at the price shown until you cancel, and you can cancel any time from your Luma account.
Founders & Friends
Renews automatically every month at $100 until you cancel.
For people who are past the early stage and want to keep showing up.
- Everything in the founder tier
- Access to all member events
- Monthly founder dinners
- Priority RSVP for partner events
Patrons
Renews automatically every year at $500 until you cancel.
Annual support for people who'd rather pay once and forget about it.
- Everything in Founders & Friends
- Priority invitations to dinners and member programming
- Named recognition at events
- Annual patron-only gathering
VCs & Fund Managers
Renews automatically every year at $1,000 until you cancel.
For investors who want to meet strong global founders and be useful early.
- Everything in Patrons
- Invitations to Founder Showcases and investor programming
- Visibility into founders who have opted into discovery
- Request introductions, made double opt-in when there's mutual relevance
Service Providers
Renews automatically every year at $1,500 until you cancel.
For the enablers who make it possible for founders to build here.
- Everything in Patrons
- Partner spotlight in the newsletter
- Logo placement at member events
- Host Office Hours or workshops for founders
Payments already made aren't refunded, but you can cancel future renewals any time from Luma. See the membership terms.