About / For Investors & Partners
Informed in Deeptech, AI, and XR Investing
Funders Lab is a trusted network for investors, service providers, and organizations seeking to understand emerging technologies and support the visionary founders shaping the future. Members gain early access to high-potential startups, connect with other strategic investors, learn from domain experts, and stay ahead of the curve on the latest deeptech, AI, and frontier innovation trends.
Why Funders Lab
RESOURCE
MIT Ecosystem
Get access to MIT’s Orbit platform to discover deep tech startups, connect with founders, post jobs with the MIT community, and explore upcoming events from MIT and Reality Hack.
NETWORK
Ecosystem Advantage
Plugging into MIT’s premier deep tech hackathon, innovation conference, and trusted global network to expand your network and unlock new opportunities.
EDUCATION
Knowledge Exchange
Gain access to curated events and content that expand your understanding of emerging technologies, frontier research, and practical investment insights.
What to Expect
Programming is subject to change based on community needs, speaker availability, and evolving focus areas.
Co-Investor Search & Matching
Investor/Fund Profile Spotlight
Startup Showcase/Demo Day
Founder-Investor Speed Dating
Invitation to Attend/Speak at Conferences
MIT Deal Flow & Talent Search
Curated MIT Virtual Events & Opportunities
Fireside Chats with Leading Investors
Vertical Market Trends & Insights
Angel & VC Investing Workshops
Panel Discussions with Industry Experts
Fund Compliance, Legal, Tax Clinics
How to Join
100% of your contributions are tax-deductible and directly fuel our nonprofit mission to transform deep tech into meaningful impact.
Annual Membership
$1,500 / Year
For investors, angels, VCs, service providers, and corporates seeking to connect, access deal flow, and stay informed on emerging technologies and strategic funding opportunities.
Community Partnership
In-Kind Support
We welcome academic institutions, accelerators, professional communities, and non-profits to partner by sharing resources, events, and thought leadership with our members.
Corperate Sponsorship
As a volunteer-run organization, our educational programs are made possible solely through the generous support of sponsorships and donations.
FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
Title Sponsorship
A premier partnership for one funding organization or corporate partner, providing a unique opportunity to shape the Founders & Funders Lab community, support key initiatives, and gain exclusive visibility throughout the 2025-26 period.
Co-branding across all events, content, and communications*
Priority access to vetted startups in the network
Opportunity to co-launch the annual startup call
Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences
Invitations to exclusive member events
Featured recognition on website and social media
FOR 2025-2026 SEASON
Tiered Sponsorship
We offer tiered sponsorship opportunities—Platinum, Gold, and Silver—to accommodate a range of organizational budgets. Each tier provides increasing levels of engagement and visibility within the Founders & Funders Lab community.
Recognition across targeted events, content, and communications*
Access to vetted startups in the network
Opportunity to co-launch the annual startup call
Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences
Invitations to exclusive member events
Sponsor spotlights on website and social media