Cynsus
    Putting Diverse
    Startups on the Map
    Cynsus is a membership community and digital platform that connect diverse founders with non-dilutive capital, mentorship, investors, and resources outside of traditional venture capital networks.USD $21/month (billed annually)
    • Ignite Change*
    • Legacy Wealth*
    • Building Community*
    • Ignite Change*
    • Legacy Wealth*
    • Building Community*
    Get Discovered. Connect. Grow. Membership Perks
    Founder Resources

    Founder Resources

    Find curated resources for founders at all stages and a grant database.
    Linking Angels & Mentors

    Linking Angels & Mentors

    Once approved we’ll match you with Angel investors and advisors looking to invest in businesses just like yours.
    Join the Group Chat

    Join the Group Chat

    Connect with other Founders, take advantage of promotion opportunities, receive exclusive invitations to events.

    Application Steps

    • Application
    • Verification
    • Connect
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    Membership Criteria

    Cynsus is for ambitious, dedicated founders and operators from diverse backgrounds who are eager to build and scale successful businesses. Whether you're at the idea stage or driving growth, this is a space to connect, learn, and thrive. We welcome founders across all industries, business models, and geographies, with a focus on supporting underrepresented voices to unlock their full potential.

    • Applicant must have at least one diverse founder on their founding team
    • Must have a LinkedIn Profile
    • Must have a Minimum Viable Product or Solid Proof of Concept
    founder
    Get listed in our directory
    Upload Pitch Deck
    Book Time with Mentors
    Access to Founder Group Chat
    Grant Database Access
    Investor Database Access
    Event Database Access
    AI Opportunity Matching - Coming Soon!
    Promotion Opportunities
    Priority Access to Events
    Member Discounts
    $21/month$10/month
    (limited time)
    Pause or Cancel anytime
    investor
    Get listed in our directory
    Deal Flow Newsletter
    Demo Days
    AI Deal Flow Matching - Coming Soon!
    Promotion Opportunities
    Priority Access to Events
    Promotion Opportunities
    Digital Investor Group Chat
    Member Discounts
    $0/month (limited time)
    Pause or Cancel anytime
    Your Network is Your Networth
    75% of investors are white males.
    Dollars and Cents
    Black entrepreneurs received less than 1% of venture funding.
    Startups and Funding
    Less than 3% of venture funding went to women in 2023
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