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Limited Partners

Diligence Advisors & Directors

HiPo Founders

Join a network designed for VC fund managers who want more than capital. Meet aligned LPs, trusted due diligence advisors, and high-potential founders, all in one ecosystem built to accelerate relationships, raise smarter, and invest better.

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Startups with strong advisory and governing boards make smarter decisions, move faster, and raise better. We help founders build high-impact boards earlyso your investments are de-risked from day one. Join our network to access startups that are structured for scale and ready for capital.

We believe

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Who are our members?

A powerful, game-changing network:

Executives

Diverse group of C-Suite, General Counsel, Senior VPs and Operators in the Innovation ecosystem.

Investors

Angel Investors, LPs, VC Funds & PE Firms

Startups

Innovative companies of all sizes from Pre-Seed to Growth Stage. Companies that are changing the game and changing the world.

Rising Stars

The leaders of tomorrow accessing mentorship, community and other opportunities today.

900+

Companies

2700+

Executives

3500+

Premium Members

300+

Angels, LPs & Funds

15000+

The Fourth Effect Community

Regular Membership Pricing

Funds

$89/mo

or

$66.75/mo*

*25% savings when billed annually

Membership offers exclusive access to:

  • Smart Matching: Connect with deal flow, LPs, angels, other GPs, and diligence advisors from our network of thousands of executives.

  • Board Support for Portcos: Source top-tier advisors and directors for your portfolio companies.

  • Unlock exclusive thought leadership opportunities, live and on-demand programming, networking events, and expert resources like templates and guides.

    Membership criteria: Funds must qualify as an accredited investor under Title 17 of Regulation D. Scroll down for more information.

Become an Equity Member

We’re offering our community the unique opportunity to make a direct impact and shape the future of The Fourth Effect by becoming an Equity Member.

For a one-time payment of $2,500, you can:

  • Equity Member: Turn membership into an investment. Become a co-owner of our community, playing a vital role in its growth and success. (accredited investors only)

Join us and enjoy lifelong Premium benefits while contributing to the lasting impact of The Fourth Effect. Be part of something extraordinary—forever.

Inside our platform:

  • Board Marketplace

    Looking for compensated board & board-adjacent opportunities that are right for you to advance your career & build wealth? Create a robust board candidate profile, find & be matched to opportunities based on industry, opportunity type, and other factors.

    Looking for incredible mentors, advisors & board directors to help you scale and fund your company? Find & be matched to precisely the right people from our candidate pool of 2,300+.

  • Investment Club

    Accredited investor? Join our private investment club at any time & unlock hundreds of additional board & investment opportunities. Network with angels, LPs and GPs, create a robust investor profile and be matched based on preferences.

    Fundraising? We thought so. Let the 150+ angels, LPs and 20+ VCs in our private investment club know about your fundraise by creating investment-related listings & pitching. Be easily found by candidates & investors.

  • Expert Hub

    Are you a coach, consultant or expert service provider? Become a trusted expert & offer your services to our community of thousands of executives, entrepreneurs & investors. Offer discounts, perks & promotions. Create relevant content & materials to help you reach your target audience.

    All members benefit from our deep bench of experts, including fractional CFOs, CMOs, CTOs and CXOs.

  • Community

    Network with a vetted community of mission-aligned executives, entrepreneurs & investors interested in accelerating each other’s careers and companies. Become a Mentor or Mentee & build trusted relationships to help you on your professional journey.

    Resources & Programming: Enjoy live & on-demand educational programming that demystifies advisory and governing boards for founders and candidates, networking events. Take advantage of thought leadership opportunities. Access templates & guides & so much more.