Hampton: price, who can join and alternatives
Hampton is an in-person peer group network for high-growth founders, built around monthly Core groups of about 8 founders with a trained facilitator, plus chapter events in 18 cities. You need US$3M+ in revenue or funding raised, or a previous exit over US$10M, and you must live in a chapter city. Dues are an annual fee that the site doesn't publish.
Hampton at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Dues are an annual fee; no dollar amount is published, and some events cost extra. | joinhampton.com |
| Eligibility | Founder or CEO of a tech-enabled startup with US$3M+ revenue, US$3M+ raised, or a previous exit above US$10M. | joinhampton.com |
| Location rule | You must live in one of its chapter cities; it has waitlists open elsewhere. | joinhampton.com |
| Chapter cities | 18 cities: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington D.C. | joinhampton.com |
| Core groups | Each Core has about 8 founders and a professional facilitator, meeting monthly for about three hours, except August and December. | joinhampton.com |
| Application steps | An application screen, a vetting interview, a member veto, then founder approval; invitees have ten days to accept and pay, and Core placement takes about 90 days. | joinhampton.com |
| Refunds | A full refund of annual dues within the first 45 days, if you attend your initial Commitment Call. | joinhampton.com |
| Size and founders | It says it has over 1,000 members and is run by co-founders Sam Parr and Joe. | joinhampton.com |
Who it suits
- Founders past US$3M in revenue or funding who live in one of the 18 chapter cities.
- Founders who want a small, monthly, in-person group with a facilitator.
Who it doesn't suit
- Remote founders outside its chapter cities, such as Bali, since Core is never virtual and you must live in a chapter city.
- Early-stage founders below the US$3M revenue or funding bar.
Alternatives to Hampton
| 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 |
| Founders Network | US$75, US$134 or US$249 a month, billed annually | Invite-only; committee review |
| 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 Hampton
- How much does Hampton cost?
- Hampton doesn't publish a price. It says membership is an annual investment, some events cost extra, and dues are refundable within 45 days if you attend your Commitment Call.
- Who qualifies for Hampton?
- Founders or CEOs of tech-enabled startups with US$3M+ revenue, US$3M+ raised, or a previous exit over US$10M, who live in a chapter city.
- Is Hampton online or in person?
- Core groups are in person only: the site says Core is never virtual. There's also an online Slack community.
- Which cities does Hampton cover?
- 18 chapter cities in the US, Canada and London, from Atlanta to Washington D.C. It has waitlists open outside them.
- Website
- joinhampton.com
- Price
- Annual dues, amount not published; 45-day refund
- Entry rule
- US$3M+ revenue or raised, or US$10M+ exit; 18 chapter cities
- Format
- Monthly in-person core groups plus Slack
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Hampton isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check joinhampton.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.