Founders House: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders House is a founder-only workspace, wellness and community club in Flatiron, close to Union Square. It grew out of Founders Common and Shanti House and pairs a 24/7 workspace with a vetted founder community and optional gym, sauna and cold plunge. A cheaper Network membership covers introductions, office hours and one cowork day a month.
Founders House at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and co-founders of VC-backable businesses looking to scale | foundershouse.nyc |
| Where | 33 W 17th St in Flatiron, Manhattan | foundershouse.nyc |
| Recent activity | Newsletter post dated 26 October 2026 invites applications for the November cohort | founders-common.beehiiv.com |
| Price | Network membership is $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named) | foundershouse.nyc |
| All-Access price | All-Access pricing is shared in a membership conversation | foundershouse.nyc |
| Format | 24/7 workspace, vetted founder community and optional gym and recovery | foundershouse.nyc |
| Background | Grew out of Founders Common and Shanti House | foundershouse.nyc |
| Tours | Tours run most weekdays at 5pm | foundershouse.nyc |
| How to join | Apply online and the team reviews for fit | foundershouse.nyc |
Who it suits
- Venture-backable founders who want a daily base in Manhattan
- Founders who want wellness built into the working day
- People who want a founder-only room rather than general coworking
Who it doesn't suit
- Bootstrapped lifestyle business owners not planning to raise
- Freelancers and consultants
- Anyone wanting a free drop-in meetup
Alternatives to Founders House
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) | Not published | Apply or get referred by an existing member |
| Colectivo | Free community; paid membership price not published | Create a free profile or apply for membership |
| Fierce Foundry Founders Coworking Day | Not published | Choose a ticket type and request approval on Luma |
| Founders Live New York City | Not published | Register on Luma; founders apply to pitch |
| Founders Running Club New York | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
| Guava | Free community tier; full membership $1,200 to $1,500 a year (currency not named) | Apply to join; dinners need host approval |
| Hardware Founders (New York) | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
| Junto Founder Dinner | Not published | Request to join, subject to host approval |
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Questions about Founders House
- Where is Founders House?
- At 33 W 17th St in Flatiron, Manhattan, a short walk from Union Square.
- How much does it cost?
- The Network membership is $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named). All-Access pricing is shared during a membership conversation.
- Can I see it first?
- Yes. It hosts tours most weekdays at 5pm.
- Who can join?
- Founders and co-founders of VC-backable businesses looking to scale, after an application reviewed for fit.
- Website
- foundershouse.nyc
- Price
- Network $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named); All-Access price shared on request
- Entry rule
- Online application reviewed for fit; tours most weekdays
- Format
- Founder-only workspace, wellness and community club in Flatiron, Manhattan
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Founders House isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check foundershouse.nyc before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.