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TIGER 21 vs Vistage

TIGER 21 is a hybrid facilitated forum with paid facilitator. Vistage is a hybrid facilitated forum with paid facilitator. This page compares cost, requirements, format, and stage fit using verified public data. TIGER 21: UHNW wealth creators who want a Chair-facilitated personal board on investments, family, and legacy. Vistage: CEOs and owners who want a Chair-facilitated confidential peer group with coaching, across a wide range of company sizes.

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FieldTIGER 21Vistage
Formathybridhybrid
Structurefacilitated forumfacilitated forum
Facilitationpaid facilitatorpaid facilitator
Group size5 to 15 (max 15 per Group)12 to 16
Stage fitThis group is not framed by VC stage.Series A, Growth, Late stage
Revenue / capital floorNot a revenue floor — verifiable investable assets or qualifying net worth of at least $20M USD.Chief Executive program: $5M+ revenue / typically 20+ employees. Small Business program: $1–4M revenue.
Annual costNorth America: USD 34,000 annual dues + USD 5,000 initiation (effective Apr 1, 2026). Other regions published on pricing policy page.Not published
Application modelinvite-onlyapplication
Venture-specificNoNo
Other requirementsInvitation only. Vetted via 5Cs: Character, Contribution, Capacity, Conditions, Capital. Capital alone does not guarantee invitation.CEO/owner peer groups of non-competing members; Chair-led. Qualify via form.
Time commitmentMonthly day-long meetings 11 times per yearMonthly peer group meetings plus monthly 1:1 with Chair; speakers and events
GeographyGlobal — 54 cities, 162 Groups (per About page as of verification)Global chapters; local groups
Best forUHNW wealth creators who want a Chair-facilitated personal board on investments, family, and legacy.CEOs and owners who want a Chair-facilitated confidential peer group with coaching, across a wide range of company sizes.
Not forOperators below the $20M capital bar, or founders seeking a venture-stage peer room rather than a UHNW wealth network.Founders who need a venture-scale-only room or who reject paid facilitators.
Last verified2026-09-152026-09-14

Verdict by stage

Pre-seed and seed

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

Series A

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

Growth

At Growth, Vistage lists this stage. TIGER 21 does not. The fit is Vistage for this stage band.

Late stage

At Late stage, Vistage lists this stage. TIGER 21 does not. The fit is Vistage for this stage band.

FAQ

How much do TIGER 21 and Vistage cost?
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). Vistage: Not published (verified 2026-09-14). Prices are shown verbatim from public sources; nothing is estimated.
What are the requirements for TIGER 21 vs Vistage?
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. Vistage: Chief Executive program: $5M+ revenue / typically 20+ employees. Small Business program: $1–4M revenue. CEO/owner peer groups of non-competing members; Chair-led. Qualify via form.
Which is better for venture-backed founders?
Neither TIGER 21 nor Vistage is marked venture-specific in the dataset. Compare revenue floors and stage fit instead.
TIGER 21 profile·Vistage profile

Sources

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