Frontier Tower: price, who can join and alternatives
Frontier Tower is a 16-floor members' building on Market Street in San Francisco for founders and researchers in AI, crypto, biotech, robotics and related fields. Members, called citizens, get the common areas, event space and a sub-community, and the building lists several events a day.
Frontier Tower at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Frontier-tech founders and researchers in AI, crypto, biotech, robotics, neurotech, longevity and the arts | frontiertower.io |
| Where | 995 Market Street, San Francisco, California | frontiertower.io |
| Price | $190 a month, or $1,800 a year on the annual plan (currency not named) | frontiertower.io |
| Monthly terms | Monthly citizenship is billed every month and can be cancelled anytime | frontiertower.io |
| How to join | Apply through the website | frontiertower.io |
| Activity | Upcoming events listed for 30 and 31 Oct, including a members-only hackathon on 31 Oct | frontiertower.io |
| Event volume | More than three events a day, including hackathons, demo nights and community dinners | frontiertower.io |
| Community size | 750+ citizens; tower founders have raised $150M+ (currency not named) | frontiertower.io |
| Other options | Team offices, a founder residency and event venues | frontiertower.io |
Who it suits
- Deep-tech founders who want a physical base in San Francisco
- Founders who learn by meeting researchers and other builders in person
- People who want frequent hackathons and demo nights on site
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders outside the Bay Area who cannot use the building
- Bootstrappers looking for a free community
- Founders in non-technical sectors outside the listed frontiers
Alternatives to Frontier Tower
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| Hacker Dojo | Standard $150 a month or $1,350 a year (currency not named) | Sign up online; no approval for standard membership |
| 1871 | Individual $200 a month or $2000 a year (currency not named) | Fill out an application form |
| 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub | Not published | Apply to join |
| Bay Area Founders Club | Not published | Subscribe to the newsletter; register for each event |
| Capital Factory | Not published | Register for events; All Access network for experienced founders |
| ClimateLink San Francisco | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP |
| Colorado Startups (Denver Startups) | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP on Luma |
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Questions about Frontier Tower
- How much does Frontier Tower cost?
- Citizenship is $190 a month, or $1,800 a year on the annual plan. The page does not name the currency.
- Where is Frontier Tower?
- 995 Market Street, San Francisco, California.
- How do I join?
- Apply through frontiertower.io/apply.
- Is it active right now?
- Yes. The site lists upcoming events on 30 and 31 Oct, and says the tower hosts more than three events a day.
- Website
- frontiertower.io
- Price
- $190 a month or $1,800 a year (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Apply online for citizenship
- Format
- 16-floor members' building with daily events, San Francisco, California
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Frontier Tower isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check frontiertower.io before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.