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Founders Network vs TIGER 21

Founders Network is a hybrid community platform with peer-led. TIGER 21 is a hybrid facilitated forum with paid facilitator. This page compares cost, requirements, format, and stage fit using verified public data. Founders Network: Full-time tech startup founders who want a vetted peer community and stage-tiered mentoring without giving equity. TIGER 21: UHNW wealth creators who want a Chair-facilitated personal board on investments, family, and legacy.

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FieldFounders NetworkTIGER 21
Formathybridhybrid
Structurecommunity platformfacilitated forum
Facilitationpeer-ledpaid facilitator
Group sizePeer Advisory Roundtables: 10 to 12; community 600+5 to 15 (max 15 per Group)
Stage fitPre-seed and seed, Series AThis group is not framed by VC stage.
Revenue / capital floorNo single floor; tiers by experience — Launch (pre-revenue–$10K / self-funded–$100K raised); Scale ($10K–$1M / $100K–$3M raised); Lead ($1M+ / $3M+ raised).Not a revenue floor — verifiable investable assets or qualifying net worth of at least $20M USD.
Annual costLaunch $75/mo; Scale $134/mo; Lead $249/mo (annual commitments). Lifetime plan amount Not published.North America: USD 34,000 annual dues + USD 5,000 initiation (effective Apr 1, 2026). Other regions published on pricing policy page.
Application modelinvite-onlyinvite-only
Venture-specificYesNo
Other requirementsFull-time tech startup founder (no service firms); invite-only with membership committee approval; no selling/pitching.Invitation only. Vetted via 5Cs: Character, Contribution, Capacity, Conditions, Capital. Capital alone does not guarantee invitation.
Time commitmentFlexible; 100+ events/year available; Lead includes monthly peer roundtablesMonthly day-long meetings 11 times per year
GeographyGlobal chapters including SF, Silicon Valley, LA, Seattle, Vancouver, NYC, LondonGlobal — 54 cities, 162 Groups (per About page as of verification)
Best forFull-time tech startup founders who want a vetted peer community and stage-tiered mentoring without giving equity.UHNW wealth creators who want a Chair-facilitated personal board on investments, family, and legacy.
Not forService-firm operators, non-founders, or people looking to sell inside the network.Operators below the $20M capital bar, or founders seeking a venture-stage peer room rather than a UHNW wealth network.
Last verified2026-09-152026-09-15

Verdict by stage

Pre-seed and seed

At Pre-seed and seed, Founders Network lists this stage. TIGER 21 does not. The fit is Founders Network for this stage band.

Series A

At Series A, Founders Network lists this stage. TIGER 21 does not. The fit is Founders Network for this stage band.

Growth

At Growth, neither group lists this stage as a primary fit. Founders Network targets Pre-seed and seed, Series A. TIGER 21 is not framed by VC stage.

Late stage

At Late stage, neither group lists this stage as a primary fit. Founders Network targets Pre-seed and seed, Series A. TIGER 21 is not framed by VC stage.

FAQ

How much do Founders Network and TIGER 21 cost?
Founders Network: Launch $75/mo; Scale $134/mo; Lead $249/mo (annual commitments). Lifetime plan amount Not published. (verified 2026-09-15). TIGER 21: North America: USD 34,000 annual dues + USD 5,000 initiation (effective Apr 1, 2026). Other regions published on pricing policy page. (verified 2026-09-15). Prices are shown verbatim from public sources; nothing is estimated.
What are the requirements for Founders Network vs TIGER 21?
Founders Network: No single floor; tiers by experience — Launch (pre-revenue–$10K / self-funded–$100K raised); Scale ($10K–$1M / $100K–$3M raised); Lead ($1M+ / $3M+ raised). Full-time tech startup founder (no service firms); invite-only with membership committee approval; no selling/pitching. TIGER 21: Not a revenue floor — verifiable investable assets or qualifying net worth of at least $20M USD. Invitation only. Vetted via 5Cs: Character, Contribution, Capacity, Conditions, Capital. Capital alone does not guarantee invitation.
Which is better for venture-backed founders?
Founders Network is venture-specific. TIGER 21 is not. The fit is Founders Network when you want a venture-scale room.
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