Density Collective

Founder-led Collective

A high-density hub of top builders and founders in Chicago.

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Our Community

Density Collective brings together top Chicago founders, including:

  • YC Alumni and Sequoia / Village Global / Hustle Fund backed founders
  • Entrepreneurs who've exited to companies like Lyft, Mimecast, and more
  • Founders who've built businesses to $20M+ annual revenue
  • Early-stage startups already at $1M+ ARR and 350K+ MAU
  • Member companies that have raised $500K to $2M while active members

The Deal

  • Dedicated desk space in shared office of founders ($100/person/month, 6-18 months)
  • Co-mentorship from experienced founders
  • Weekly small-group discussions to overcome startup challenges
  • Access to high-agency, execution-focused peers
  • Access to funding opportunities from our network

Acceptance Criteria

  • In-person at least 4 days per week
  • Full-time founder of a venture-backable business
  • Working MVP or clear ability to build one
  • Prior startup experience (second-time and exited founders preferred)
  • At least one technical founder
  • You agree to pitch Density and provide first look when you decide to raise
  • Alignment with our culture
Don't be annoying Deep work High agency Definite optimism Willingness to share expertise Pay it forward

Apply to Density

We only contact applicants if we are interested. Interviews after are in-person for 30 minutes.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We are selectively seeking the best founders in Chicago.