Startup CPG: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup CPG is a free Slack community for founders of emerging consumer packaged goods brands in food, beverage, beauty, wellness and pet. It says it has 40,000+ members and hosts 100+ events a year, including in-person sampling events with retail buyers. It started in 2018 and is led by founder and CEO Daniel Scharff.
Startup CPG at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, with no joining or monthly fee | startupcpg.com |
| Entry rule | Complete a profile form (company, revenue, job level) to receive the Slack link | startupcpg.com |
| Size | It says it has 40,000+ members | startupcpg.com |
| Who it is for | Emerging food, beverage, beauty, wellness and pet brands | startupcpg.com |
| Events | It says it hosts 100+ events a year, including in-person sampling events | startupcpg.com |
| Retail access | Members can apply directly to retail opportunities | startupcpg.com |
| History | Started in 2018 with about 100 founders | startupcpg.com |
| Who runs it | Daniel Scharff, founder and CEO | startupcpg.com |
Who it suits
- Food, beverage, beauty and wellness brand founders
- Founders trying to get into retail and meet buyers
- Early-stage brands that want free advice before paying for a mastermind
Who it doesn't suit
- Pure Amazon or dropshipping sellers without a consumer brand
- Founders wanting a small, vetted peer group
- Brands mostly outside the US, since events are listed across the US
Alternatives to Startup CPG
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| eCommerceFuel | US$199 a month; US$299 for 8-Figure+; US$1 first month | Own 25%+ of a 7- or 8-figure store; US$1M+ from outside Amazon; Amazon-only US$5M on the apply page, US$2.5M in the FAQ; no vendors |
| Foundr+ | $1 for a 14 day trial, then $99 a month (currency not named) | Open to anyone who pays, no application |
| Mentor Table (Smart Marketer) | Not published | Application, 45-minute intro call, then acceptance; $1.5M+ revenue |
| Million Dollar Sellers | US$8,997 a year or US$2,495 a quarter | US$1M+ trailing 12-month revenue; interview with a member |
| Rebuy Community | Not published | Open join via Slack link; no need to be a Rebuy customer |
| Remotely Founders | Not published | Application, reviewed by hand; selective |
| Titan Genesis | $997 to start, then $97 a month, 12-month minimum (currency not named) | Application, then a strategy call |
| Titan Network (Omni, Elite) | Omni $8,000 to $15,000 a year (currency not named), set on a call | By application |
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Questions about Startup CPG
- Is Startup CPG free?
- Yes. It says there is no joining fee, no monthly fee and no hidden fees.
- How do I join?
- Fill in the profile form on its join page to receive the Slack link.
- How big is it?
- It says it has 40,000+ members and hosts 100+ events a year.
- Who runs it?
- Daniel Scharff is listed as founder and CEO. The community started in 2018.
- Website
- startupcpg.com
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Fill in a profile form to get the Slack link
- Format
- Slack community, in-person sampling events and meet-ups, webinars, podcast
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Startup CPG isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startupcpg.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.