Startup Haven Supporter Sponsorship Program

The Startup Haven Supporter Sponsorship Program is designed to provide an affordable and effective way for service providers to participate and engage with early-stage startup founders and investors at our key events – Venture Breakfast, Venture Dinner, and Startup Poker 2.0. This program offers favorable pricing without a long-term commitment. 

Unlike most startup community events where, typically, the majority of attendees are service providers, recruiters, ‘wantrapreneurs’, small business owners and job seekers, all Startup Haven events are exclusive, invite-only gatherings of vetted founders and investors only. The only non-founders and investors permitted to participate are a very limited number of carefully selected sponsors who consent to the Startup Haven code of conduct. . 

Attendee contact information is considered confidential and will not be shared. However, sponsors will be included in all event communications, including post-event follow up emails that include an opportunity for sponsors to make and ask or an offer to all attendees.

Sponsorship Packages:

    1. Breakfast and Dinner Event Sponsorship
  • Regular Venture Events
  • 8 – 20 Founders
  • $500 – $1,000
  • One attendee from one sponsor allowed
  • Sponsor reps attends for 30-minute pre-func only
  • Enhanced Venture Events
  • 20 – 50 Founders and Investors
  • $1,000 – $2,000
  • One attendee from up to two sponsors allowed.
  • Sponsor reps attend the entire event.
    • Sponsor Benefits:
      • Up to two minutes to formally address event attendees.
      • Option to provide literature/swag to all event attendee.s
      • Inclusion in event follow-up email, with optional ask.
      • Recognition in monthly newsletter communications.
      • Logo on event communications, e.g., invites, reminders, follow-ups.
      • Targeted social media exposure through LinkedIn and Twitter.
      • For sponsors who are unable to attend events, non-attending sponsorships are available at reduced cost. Ask for details. 
    1. Poker 2.0 Event Sponsorship
      • Budget Options: $1,000 or $2,000
        • $750 level, no attendance
        • $1,000 level, one representative may attend. 
        • $2,000 level, two representatives may attend.
  • 15 – 60 Founders and Investors
    • Benefits:
      • Sponsor representatives may play in the poker game.
      • Up to two minutes to formally address event attendees.
      • Option to provide literature/swag to all event attendees.
      • Inclusion in event follow-up email, with optional ask.
      • Logo on event signage.
      • Recognition in monthly newsletter communications.
      • Logo on event communications, e.g., invites, reminders, follow-ups.
      • Targeted social media exposure through LinkedIn and Twitter.

Additional Benefits for Micro-Sponsors:

  • Network with Key Decision-Makers: Direct access to venture-scale startup founders, executives, investors, and key members of the technology and startup community.
  • Increased Visibility: Your brand will be prominently displayed in all communications and at events, ensuring high visibility among influential startup leaders.
  • Focused Engagement: With smaller, more targeted events, sponsors can build deeper connections and foster meaningful relationships with potential clients and partners.
  • Scalable Opportunities: Start in one city and expand to others as your business grows, with opportunities to sponsor events in up to 20 different cities across the U.S.

Launch Plan:

  1. Phase 1: Austin
    • Initial rollout of the micro-sponsorship program with targeted outreach to local service providers.
    • Gather feedback and refine the program to maximize value for sponsors and attendees.
  2. Phase 2: San Diego and Silicon Valley
    • Expand the program to these key startup hubs based on learnings from Austin.
    • Continue to build relationships with local service providers and attract new sponsors.
  3. Phase 3: Nationwide Expansion
    • Gradually scale the micro-sponsorship program to 20 different cities across the U.S.
    • Maintain the program’s core value proposition while adapting to the unique characteristics of each startup ecosystem.

For more information or to become a micro-sponsor, please contact us at [email protected]. Join us in supporting the next generation of startup success stories!