Cultivating a Community for Entrepreneurs
Resources to help you grow your business that includes digital and in-person content, special partner offers, as well as educational workshops and events.
Members-only programming designed for startups, including tailored office hours with expert mentors, curated live and virtual events, and more.
Grow your connections and relationships with entrepreneurs and startup teams. Connect, encourage, share, learn, and prosper!
An entry point (if eligible) to get in front of Established Ventures, NextGen, SpringTime, and other firms via our Daily Dealflow newsletter and annual awards.
Join the Startup of the Year® Community
Community Criteria
Startup of the Year® helps the most diverse emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level.
Make sure your startup is eligible:
Startups must be INNOVATIVE - Make sure to describe and exhibit why your company is disruptive and exciting in your application. We are looking to learn why your company is the right company to solve the issue you are addressing.
*It is essential that all interested members submit a complete application through our centralized form. If you submit an incomplete application, your submission will not be reviewed.
The application is open until January 31.
Contact Us
Get in touch with Established, the team behind Startup of the Year!
While you could wait, you would be limiting opportunities to grow your company and miss out on premium experiences.
Apply by June 28 - You'll get a front-row seat to our next exclusive Startup Community talk.
Tuesday, June 29 | 2 PM EDT
Startup Community Talk: Dilution, Conversions, and SAFEs
Featuring: Natasha Arora (Legal Counsel to Startups and VCS, Carta) and Jeff Erickson (Angel Investor, Startup Advisor, Carta)
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