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  • Investor Membership Application Form

    Startup Haven is a mission-driven organization. Anyone who qualifies for membership can join for free and the majority of the value we provide is free. There are also some premium programs and benefits for a small fee.

  • The Startup Haven network is highly vetted. Each member undergoes a thorough application process to ensure they are actively involved in the venture-scale startup ecosystem and committed to supporting high-growth startup founders.

    Who can join:

    • Full-Time Founders of Venture-Scalable Startups: You must be fully dedicated to building your startup. 

    • Active, Acredited Investors: Accredited investors (angels or funds) who are actively seeking deal flow and (for angel investors) with a portfolio of at least three equity-only investments in venture-scale startups, including one in the past 12 months.

    • No Conflicts of Interest: Whether a founder or investor, you cannot join Startup Haven if you are affiliated with any person or company that sells a product or service to startups or founders.

  • Eligibility Requirements... in a Nutshell

  • Investor Membership

    All venture capital investors (angels and funds) of all experience levels play an important role in the Startup Haven ecosystem -- investors are the "venture" in "venture-scalable".

    As an investor member, you are not required to invest in any Startup Haven member companies; but if you participate long enough you probably will. That said, to be a good fit for Startup Haven membership, you should be actively seeking your next venture-scale startup investment. You are also expected to be helpful to founders when you can, even if you do not invest. 

    Your portfolio must include at least three cash-based equity investments in venture-scale startups, including one within the past 12 months. Trading services or advice for equity does not count. 

  • What Does It Mean to be an Accredited Investor?

    An "accredited investor" refers to an individual or entity that meets specific financial or professional criteria set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signifying they have sufficient wealth or knowledge to invest in high-risk, private placements which are not available to the general public. Learn More.

  • Special Membership Considerations:

    • Angel Investors: In addition to accredidation requirements and a minimum of three qualified investments, you must be free of conflicts of interest in which you receive cash in exchange for any products or services of any kind.

    • Venture Capital Funds: If you are not a Partner in your firm, then a Partner in your firm must join Startup Haven first before you can apply for membership.

    • Incubators & Accelerators: Only admitted in rare cases where the program meets our cash/equity investment requirements and when the program aligns with Startup Haven's policies against accepting payment from startups in exchange for services or advice.
    • Service Providers: Startups need a lot of help, including great lawyers, bankers, accountants, real estate brokers, marketing agencies and many more. Some such folk also invest in startups from time to time. However, service providers are never allowed to join Startup Haven. If you are a service provider who wants to help startups, please reach out to us about sponsorship options: membership@startuphaven.com.

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  • Cash Investor?

  • Conflicts of Interest

  • Thank you! It looks like you may be a strong fit. Please complete your profile to finalize your application.

    You will be taken to a detailed survey and will receive a confirmation in 1-3 days.

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  • What's Your Why?

  • How can you help others?

  • How can others help you?

  • Thank you for applying.

  • It doesn't look like you're a strong fit at this time. 

    Thank you for your time.

    We’re committed to respecting the time of founders and investors by focusing our support where we can create the most high-value impact.

    Our membership requirements help ensure we can deliver on this goal effectively.

    While we don't currently serve founders and investors at all stages of their journey...

    We’ll be here when you’re ready.

  • Last Step. A Little Required Reading.

  • Membership Requirements

    Check this page to make sure you are qualified to be a Startup Haven Member.

  • Who Can Join Startup Haven? https://startuphaven.com/who-can-join/

  • Code of Conduct

    NOTE: Startup Haven takes this Code of Conduct very, very seriously. If you get banned from Startup Haven, it will probably be because you violate this Code of Conduct.

    Code of Conduct https://startuphaven.com/code-of-conduct/

  • Our Mission

    Startup Haven's Mission https://startuphaven.com/startup-haven-mission/

  • https://startuphaven.com/levels/

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