Founders Network: price, who can join and alternatives
Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentoring community for tech founders, with an online forum, webinars and in-person chapters in cities including Bali. Plans run from US$75 a month (billed annually) to US$249 a month depending on your revenue or funding. You request an invite and a Membership Committee reviews applications each month.
Founders Network at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Launch is US$75 a month, Scale US$134 a month and Lead US$249 a month, all billed annually. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Plan bands | Launch is for pre-revenue to US$10K revenue or up to US$100K raised; Lead is for US$1M+ revenue or US$3M+ raised. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Annual commitment | All memberships are annual and it takes no equity. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Invite-only | Without an invite you request one; it says it researches your background and reaches out if you're a fit. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Committee review | The Membership Committee reviews complete applications by the last Friday of each month and notifies you the same day. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Format | An online forum, 40+ live webinars a year, peer mentoring and in-person chapter meetings; it says it runs 100+ in-person and virtual events a year. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Chapters | Chapter cities listed include Bali, Indonesia, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, London, NYC and San Francisco, plus a virtual chapter. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Lead plan extras | Lead adds a fnSummit retreat pass, monthly facilitated virtual peer roundtables and quarterly success coach sessions. | foundersnetwork.com |
| Founded and size | Founded in 2011; it says it has 600+ tech founders as members. | foundersnetwork.com |
Who it suits
- Tech founders from idea stage up, since the Launch plan covers pre-revenue founders.
- Founders in Bali or Indonesia, which appear in its chapter list.
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting month-to-month billing, since all plans are annual.
- Founders who want to join today without an invite or monthly committee review.
Alternatives to Founders Network
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamite Circle | US$697 a year | US$100K+ annual revenue to apply |
| Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) | US$2,470 global dues plus US$3,500 initiation, prorated by join month, plus chapter dues | US$1M+ revenue; chapter interview |
| Hampton | Annual dues, amount not published; 45-day refund | US$3M+ revenue or raised, or US$10M+ exit; 18 chapter cities |
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Connect | US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund | Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November |
| MicroConf Masterminds | Application fee US$250 to US$2,500, scaled by ARR | US$500+ ARR or a previous business; matching reopens in northern autumn 2026 |
| Ramen Club | £25 a month or £170 lifetime | No application described |
| WIP | US$29 a month or US$199 a year | Homepage says members invite new members; the join page goes straight to checkout |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Founders Network
- How much does Founders Network cost?
- From US$75 a month on the Launch plan to US$134 (Scale) and US$249 (Lead), all billed annually. Your plan depends on your revenue or funding.
- How do I join Founders Network?
- It's invite-only. You request an invite, then complete an application, and the Membership Committee decides by the last Friday of the month.
- Does Founders Network have a Bali chapter?
- Yes. Bali and Indonesia are both in its chapter list, alongside cities such as Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, and there's a virtual chapter.
- Does Founders Network take equity?
- No. The home page says it doesn't take equity, and memberships are annual commitments.
- Website
- foundersnetwork.com
- Price
- US$75, US$134 or US$249 a month, billed annually
- Entry rule
- Invite-only; committee review
- Format
- Online forum, mentoring, events, city chapters
- Checked
Founders Network isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check foundersnetwork.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.