A network that founders want on their cap table.
Our members’ combined capabilities and connections often exceed those of venture funds with a handful of general partners, which makes Direct highly attractive to entrepreneurs.
Who our members are. Operators, executives, and investors.
Accredited investors, family offices, and angel groups across hundreds of cities in 20+ U.S. states and 6 countries, with deep expertise and relationships in dozens of industries.
- Serial entrepreneurs and former operators
- Tech and biotech professionals
- Family offices and wealth managers
- Real estate and private equity investors
- C-suite executives and industry veterans
- Stanford, MIT, and Berkeley alumni networks
What the community offers. Scale few investment firms can match.
Board opportunnities
Direct members frequently gain mentorship and board opportunities with Direct investments.
Networking
Peer-to-peer interactions and localized cohorts foster knowledge sharing and growth
Annual symposium
Members and the founders of companies the team has backed meet face-to-face and learn directly about their investments
Special trips & site visits
Trips around the globe with company site visits and guided tours focused on emerging technologies.
Vendor & partner introductions
Connections to vendors and partners, facilitated by Direct.
Education
Seminars and gatherings, including programs that guide members’ next generations into this asset class.
Investor–entrepreneur matching. Introductions that go both ways.
Members explore professional and commercial opportunities with the companies the team has backed and with each other. Direct facilitates introductions between interested parties.
Face-to-face conversations, at the annual symposium and in casual meet-ups, keep the community transparent and knowledge flowing.
What members bring. More than capital.
Members collectively source early-stage deal flow and engage with companies to deliver sales, operations, and strategy expertise.
Privacy. Membership stays private.
Direct does not publish a deal list or member names. Passive members can attend and invest anonymously.
Talk to us.
Meet the community at the next live deal.