Catalyst
$1,000
- Name on the website donor wall
- Recognition at the annual benefit
- Listing in the annual impact report
Fund Ventura County's first founder cohort.
A gift funds local founders and the program that backs them. It stays in Ventura County.
Secure payment via Zeffy.
- Secure payment
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN 39-2204612
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Founder's Circle
Lead the inaugural cohort.
Recognition tiers for the founders and partners who launch Spring 2027. Each tier includes everything below it.
Principal
$5,000
- Everything in Catalyst, plus:
- Name and logo on the donor wall
- Invitation to Demo Day
Visionary
$10,000
- Everything in Principal, plus:
- Logo on Demo Day signage
- Reserved seating and recognition at the annual benefit
- Quarterly program updates
- Invitation to the founder and mentor mixer
Legacy
$25,000
- Everything in Visionary, plus:
- Presenting recognition for the inaugural Spring 2027 cohort
- Premier logo placement on the homepage and donor wall
- A recognition moment and reserved table at the annual benefit
- A private dinner with the founder cohort and board
- First look at Demo Day and warm introductions to founders
To discuss a Founder’s Circle or corporate gift, email sponsor@startupventura.com.
Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN 39-2204612.
The Ask
Back the founders who will build the Spring 2027 cohort.
Funds the inaugural Spring 2027 cohort. EIN 39-2204612.