Founder Membership Application
For full-time founders of venture-scale startups. Applications are reviewed by the membership team.
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Eligibility Requirements... in a Nutshell
Welcome to Startup Haven
Startup Haven is a mission-driven membership organization. Anyone who qualifies for membership can join for free. There are also priced membership levels for a very small fee. Joining Startup Haven is a highly vetted process. Each member undergoes a thorough application to ensure they are actively involved in the venture-scale startup ecosystem and committed to supporting high-growth founders. Who can join: • Full-Time Founders: Fully dedicated to their startup, working exclusively on scaling their venture while contributing to the community. • Active Investors: Accredited investors (individuals or funds) actively seeking deal flow with a portfolio of at least three equity-based venture-scale investments, including one in the past 12 months. • Accelerator/Incubator Operators: Only permitted in rare cases where the primary role involves direct support for venture-scale founders. Venture-Scale Focus: Startup Haven is designed for serious, high-growth professionals. If you don't meet the criteria, it's not personal — we are simply focused on venture-scale.
What is Venture Scale?
Venture Scale: The potential of a startup to grow rapidly, achieve large market impact, and generate significant investor returns. Startup founders working full-time on a venture-scale business with some (early) elements of traction. NOTE: This doesn't necessarily mean you are planning to raise money. Please take a moment to read more here: https://startuphaven.com/what-is-venture-scale/