A permanent record of the city's earliest builders
Chicago's Founding 50
The first 50 qualifying City Connectors, Charter Founders, City Pioneers, and City Builders receive a permanent numbered position in the FinTechful Chicago network.
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Four ways to help build the city
How Founding 50 positions are earned
Founder tiers are earned with one $1,000 lifetime membership payment. Each tier retains its position-based referral rates. City Connectors earn a rank through the separate referral path after generating three verified paid annual Founder referrals.
Charter Founder
The first 20 completed Founding 50 purchases receive the Charter Founder referral rate and permanent chronological recognition.
City Pioneer
The next 15 completed Founding 50 purchases receive City Pioneer referral rates and their place in the city's permanent launch record.
City Builder
The final 15 completed Founding 50 purchases complete the city's Founding 50 and retain their City Builder referral rate.
City Connector
Earns a permanent rank after generating three verified paid annual Founder referrals in the same city.
Included with Charter Founder membership
White Glove onboarding and profile setup
We'll help you get set up, understand the feature toolkit, and make the most of the perks that come with a Top 20 position.
A lasting place. Real value from day one.
Your $1,000 lifetime membership locks in a numbered city seat and Pro+ access. Here's what comes with it as each city hub grows.
Your place in the city’s first chapter.
A permanent numbered designation and recognition on the city’s Founding 50 roster. Earlier positions carry stronger eligible referral rates.
Useful tools, built in.
Lifetime Pro+ access brings enhanced visibility, offers, and tools to present your work and connect with prospective customers.
Early means room to build.
City hubs are growing. Your membership gives you a lasting position and practical tools from day one as local participation develops.
Founding member economics
Lock in your highest earning potential
All Founding 50 positions cost $1,000 once, with lifetime Pro+ access and no renewal. Earlier members receive stronger commission shares across funding, subscription, website, and level-two referrals.
| Membership tier | Funding Portal | Subscription Referrals | Website Referrals | Level-2 Override |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Founder | 50% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| City Pioneer | 45% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
| City Builder | 40% | 25% | 25% | 10% |
| Featured Pro+ | 30% | 25% | 25% | 10% |
| Featured Pro | 20% | 15% | 15% | 5% |
A one-year referral example
What five completed referrals could add up to
Hypothetical Charter Founder activity: two new Founding 50 members and three business funding referrals that are funded. The figures below show the calculation, not actual or typical member earnings.
2 Founding 50 referrals
2 memberships × $1,000 × 30% Charter Founder share
$600
3 funded business referrals
FinTechful receives the lender commission shown below. The Charter Founder receives 50% of that commission.
$2,656.25
| Funded amount | Lender commission rate | FinTechful gross commission | Founder share (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | 1% | $750 | $375 |
| $125,000 | 1.25% | $1,562.50 | $781.25 |
| $200,000 | 1.5% | $3,000 | $1,500 |
Illustrative one-year Charter Founder commissions
$3,256.25
This is a calculation based on assumed completed referrals and lender payments, not a forecast or typical result. Actual earnings may be $0. Funding commissions depend on eligible funded transactions, the lender's actual payment to FinTechful, referral attribution, and applicable program terms.
Join early, help build your city, and lock in a commission rate that later members will never receive.
The chronological roster
Founding positions #01–50
Each number is assigned permanently. A later upgrade enhances the existing position rather than creating a second one.
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Your number tells the story of when you helped build the city.
Founding positions are historical markers. Membership privileges may change, but earned chronology is not rewritten.
A clear path to a numbered position
Complete a $1,000 lifetime Founder purchase to earn a numbered place. City Connectors can also qualify through three verified paid annual Founder referrals.
Your number stays yours
Positions follow the order they are earned. If a member leaves, their number is not reassigned; returning participants resume the same position.
One payment, no renewal
Each available Founding 50 position costs $1,000 once and includes lifetime Pro+ access. Existing members retain their original purchase terms.
Earlier rank carries stronger commission shares
Founding tier determines your eligible commission rates across the program. Commissions depend on qualifying activity and are not guaranteed.
50 founding positions remain
Help establish FinTechful Chicago.
Join through a one-time Founder membership or qualify as a City Connector by helping three paid annual Founders activate.