Who Belongs Here
Three types of people
who belong in our rooms.
Explore Founder Paths
Founders Building Toward Capital
Early-stage to Series A founders who need proximity to investors, investor readiness education, and a community that understands what they're building — before the high-stakes moments arrive. If you're past idea exploration and moving toward traction or fundraising, you belong here.
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ICW® Capital is built for three distinct communities. Every path, program, and event is designed to serve one — or all three — of these groups.
Explore Investor Access
Investors Seeking Curated Deal Flow
Angels, funds, and family offices looking for vetted, relationship-driven access to early-stage companies across Philadelphia, the DMV, NYC, and beyond — without the noise of platforms and mass pitch decks. If you want to meet founders before the pitch, you belong here.
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Explore Partnership
Partners & Brands Building Presence
Corporate brands, financial institutions, and mission-aligned organizations who want to be in the room — sponsoring events, co-producing programming, or building a long-term presence inside the ICW® Capital ecosystem across five cities and growing.
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Path 01 · Founders
Cohort · 6 Months
For Founders · Stage 01
Investor Readiness Accelerator
$2,500 + 4% Equity 6-month cohort · limited seats
"Six months. The right room. The right people."
Best For
Early Traction
Pre-Seed – Seed
Accountability-Driven
Cohort Learners
- Priority access to vetted Pre-Seed through Series A founders
- Exclusive investor dinners across Philadelphia, DMV & NYC
- Investor Salons — curated, match-made introductions
- Early cohort visibility across 5 active markets
- Co-investment awareness & deal flow
Limited seats — curated by design. Questions? Schedule a call or email info@icwcapital.org
Path 02 · Investors
Selective · Application Required
For Investors
Investor
Membership
"Your seat at the table — before the pitch deck arrives."
Best For
Corporate Investors
Angels
Funds & Family Offices
Strategic Investors
- Priority access to vetted Pre-Seed through Series A founders
- Exclusive investor dinners across Philadelphia, DMV & NYC
- Investor Salons — curated, match-made introductions
- Early cohort visibility across 5 active markets
- Co-investment awareness & deal flow
Reviewed on a rolling basis. Email us or schedule a call to discuss fit.
Path 03 · Events
Cocktails & Capital™
Be in the room
before you
need to be.
Cocktails & Capital™ is open to founders, investors, and partners. You don't need a program membership to attend — just a genuine interest in being in a room where real connections happen.
Events are curated and intentional. Every city. Every time.
Reserve June 30 · Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia · Summer Rooftop Edition — Jun 18
Lehigh Valley · Inaugural Chapter Event — Jun 30
San Diego · From Script to Screen — Jul 16
DMV · Chapter Launch — Fall 2026
New York City · Chapter Launch — Fall 2026
Path 04 · Corporate Sponsorship
Multi-Tier · Brand Aligned
For Brands & Organizations
Corporate Partnership
"Put your brand inside the room where innovation gets funded."
ICW® Capital corporate partners get direct presence at Cocktails & Capital™ events, programming co-production opportunities, and brand alignment with a nationally growing founder-to-investor access network. Current partners include TriNet, JP Morgan, New York Life, Simpay, Firstrust Bank, and more.
Partnership Types
Event Headliner
Co-Production
- Brand presence at Cocktails & Capital™ events (5 cities)
- Co-branded programming and marketing
- Speaking or presentation opportunities
- Direct access to founder and investor community
- Social media, email, and event collateral exposure
Experience Sponsor
Platinum Partner
Food & Beverage
"This is the room I didn't know I needed to be in. Every connection felt intentional."
Founder Attendee
ICW® Capital · Philadelphia
"The caliber of founders I met here is genuinely impressive. The curation is real."
Angel Investor
ICW® Capital Investor Member
"Sponsors don't just get a logo. We got real conversations with three potential partners."
Corporate Sponsor
Cocktails & Capital™ Partner
Frequently asked questions
Your seat is waiting.
Three paths. One ecosystem.
Choose the one that fits where you are right now — and grow into the others as you scale.
For Founders
Join the Network
Start with the free network application and tell us where you are in your journey. We'll point you to the right next step — Incubator, Lab, or just an event first.
For Investors
Apply for Membership
Access vetted founders, exclusive dinners, and curated Investor Salons across five cities. Selective by design — reviewed by Katie directly.
First Step for Anyone
Attend an Event First
Not sure where to start? Come to a Cocktails & Capital™ event. Meet the community. Feel the room. Then decide.