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The brand partner path

Back a promising group.

You are not writing a cheque into a void. The founders you back become your early users, your honest critics and your future hires.

Early testers

Your product in founders' hands as they choose their stack.

Honest feedback

Sharp input from people who build all day.

Direct contacts

A direct line to the next generation of builders.

Marketing visibility

Presence in a community built to be noticed.

First access to talent

A curated pool of vetted young builders.

Sponsor categories

What each kind of partner gives.

Cloud & AI·Credits
Tools & SaaS·Seats
Food & Consumer·Product & perks
Finance & Services·Services
Recruiting·Talent access
Partnership levels

Pick the level that fits.

Founding Partner

Shape the program from day one. Deepest access, top billing.

Category Partner

Own your category across the cohort.

Supporter

Contribute credits, perks or prizes. Visibility and goodwill.

Illustrative levels. Nothing here is secured until an agreement is signed.