Growth Stage Membership

You’ve laid the foundation for success, and now it’s time to bring the world along as you scale. 1871 delivers to you the solutions you need to support your growth and cement your credibility as a leader in your industry and community.​

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Resources that make owning your growth trajectory easy
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If you’re a scaling company looking to translate your experience into long-term strategic growth, 1871 helps you turn opportunities into desired outcomes. We provide expansive resources and productive connections that will positively impact your ROI, including:

✅ A robust talent pipeline and professional development programming which both helps you create scalable growth in your team, deepen your investment in your employees, and cultivate your most important asset; your people

✅ Dedicated marketing promotion via 1871’s social media channels, newsletters, blog, and award-winning programs to elevate your company.

✅ A network of industry professionals, including mentors, investors, and peers, that you can connect with at any time.

✅ A community of fellow innovators who will support you in capitalizing on every opportunity for growth

Growth Stage Membership Perks

Access to capital and customers

Gain exclusive access to participate in pitch showcases and take advantage of networking opportunities with corporate partners and investors.

1:1 mentorship

Connect with dedicated mentors through the 1871 mentor portal.

Immersive learning programs

Tackle relevant topics through the Deep Dive programs, led by 1871 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence.

Expert guidance

Engage in Flipped sessions, where you’ll receive feedback on an aspect of your solution from an experienced mentor. Rotating topics include Pitch Practice, Branding Review, and Product Review.

24/7 access to 1871’s co-working space

Take advantage of our vibrant office space, which includes complimentary coffee, a podcast studio, and conference room bookings. For a fee, members have access to dedicated desks and event space rentals.

Join the Innovation Lab Portfolio

Growth-stage members are exclusively eligible to join the Innovation Lab Portfolio. As part of the portfolio, your company will be highlighted in various ways throughout the year and prioritized for corporate and investor connection opportunities. Benefits include: showcasing your startup at Innovation Summits, 1:1 corporate introductions, and access to industry-specific mentors.

1871 Team Support

1871 offers virtual sessions and orientations that guide early-stage members through 1871 programs, platforms, and resources. Have your questions answered and explore the breadth of your membership access

Industry Access

Enjoy complimentary tickets to all Innovation Summits, attend Innovation Labs experiences and events, and join an industry-focused digital community on the member portal to connect with founders, corporates, and investors

Recruit Talent

Learn hiring best practices through workshops and utilize our job board for unlimited job postings. Additionally, enjoy discounted recruiting services provided by Hirewell, access our micro-internship platform, and recruiting events.

Investor and partner database

Showcase your progress and fundraising goals through the database that is regularly shared with investors and potential clients.

Support your team

With a team membership, your entire team has access to 1871’s physical co-working space. Participate in skill-building workshops and enjoy a team-wide 50% off immersive training programs.

Amplify your voice

Participate in leadership programs for underrepresented founders and join identity-based community resource groups. All members have access to our 1871 Voices Community Events, which bring together underrepresented founders for networking, workshops, celebrations, and more.

Perks & discounts

Enjoy $100,00+ in discounted tools and services from 1871 partners.

Find fractional support

Find part-time support and microinterns from our vetted service providers.

Executive summary exposure

Post your executive summary on the member portal where it can be viewed by investors and corporations.

Member spotlight

Showcase your product and/or solution through our Member Spotlight series that live on social media and our website.

Individual Membership Pricing

  • Monthly Individual $200
  • Yearly $2000

Team Membership Pricing

  • Monthly $500
  • Yearly $5000

Become a member

Fill Out The Growth Stage Application Form!

You'll be in good company

Our growth stage members include some of the biggest names in Chicago tech. Browse the full list here.

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Choose your experience

Tier 1

Access

For companies who want to gain access to the community

With an Access tier membership, you’ll enjoy over 180+ of 1871’s annual events, as well as dedicated marketing and professional development training to extend your reach and relevance. 

Tier 2

Connect

For companies who want to deepen their connection with the community

In the Connect tier, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of an Access membership plus additional opportunities to connect with top-level professionals through our job board and talent referral pipeline. 

Tier 3

Influence

For companies who want to extend their influence in the community

As a member in the Influence tier, you’ll receive every offering of the previous tiers, as well as exclusive 1871 event sponsorship, co-branding, and speaking opportunities that will establish your brand as a leader in your industry. 

Access

to the community

Connect

with the community

Influence

the community

Access to 180+ events & programs

Exclusive sponsorship opportunities

Member rate for professional development training

Inclusion in our Perks Guide

Features in our blog & newsletter

4/year

8/year

12/year

Social amplification via our channels

12/year

24/year

48/year

Event inclusion via our newsletter & website

Access to our space and amenities

Complimentary access to professional development training

3/year

6/year

Unlimited posting on our job board

Personal invites to leadership events

Access to university partnerships & student network

Talent referral pipeline

Dedicated membership advocate

Tailored community connections to accelerate business growth

Co-branding opportunities for targeted leadership events

Guaranteed speaking opportunity through 1871

Complimentary access to our annual ScaleUp & CorpInno summits

4/year

$ 3,500/yr

$ 8,500/yr

$ 15,000/yr

Interested in any of the above?

Supporting programs

Bring your full self to 1871. Our specialized identity and industry programs are carefully tailored to help you embrace your unique strengths, connect with industry insiders who will champion your success, and break down the barriers you face. To join, apply to be a growth stage member.

WMNtech

Get the support you need to grow, advocate for yourself, and achieve your career goals in 1871’s four-month leadership accelerator and mentoring initiative devoted to cultivating the next generation of women leaders in business. 

Councils

Talent Advisory Board (TAB)

Internet of Things (IoT)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

For more information on 1871 councils, please reach out to contact@1871.com. 

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