Growth Stage Membership
No two startup journeys are the same but post-launch brings a new set of challenges. At 1871, we go beyond one-size-fits-all, delivering curated, hands-on support to help you scale your company, strengthen leadership, and unlock capital.
Growth Stage Membership Resources
Unlock customers and capital
✅ Participate in curated corporate and investor connections resource where we help match you to the right partners at the right time.
✅ Join an Innovation Lab Portfolio to gain access to industry specific showcases and thought leadership opportunities.
✅Free access to all 1871 paid events ($2000+ value) to learn and connect with top startup and industry leaders.
Grow your company with proven strategies
✅‘Behind the Builder’ events: Quarterly in-person closed-door round-table with renowned startup leaders to explore what founders learn after decades of building.
✅‘Growth Series’: 2-3 webinars per quarter on topics relevant to scaling startups to give 1871 founders leverage in growing their customers, capital, and company
✅Leverage our network of 200+ vetted professionals to make better decisions faster.
✅Access to +75 virtual startup roadmap workshops that are ideal learning and growth opportunities for functional leaders providing expertise in marketing, operations, and product development.
Connect to the community
✅ Access to the private digital platform to connect with 400+ startups and 200+ mentors.
✅Add your product or service to the official 1871 member perks guide as a promoted offering to your peers and the 1871 ecosystem.
✅Promote your events or news in our member portal and amplify your brand via 1871 social media networks
Growth Stage Membership Perks
Access to capital and customers
1:1 mentorship
24/7 access to 1871’s co-working space
Join the Innovation Lab Portfolio
1871 Team Support
Industry Access
Investor and partner database
Perks & discounts
Recruit Talent
Find fractional support
Member spotlight
Individual Membership Pricing
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Monthly Individual $200
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Yearly $2000
Team Membership Pricing
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Monthly $500
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Yearly $5000
You'll be in good company
Our growth stage members include some of the biggest names in Chicago tech. Browse the full list here.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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
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.
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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.Â