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Alternatives to LAVA

Organizations similar to LAVA, grouped by the need they answer: a lower threshold, no age limit, lower dues, the same structure elsewhere. Every group is derived from verified criteria, and the reasons are shown.

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Without an upper age limit

LAVA requires joining before 40; these organizations publish no upper age limit.

OrganizationType Why it is here
Founders NetworkNetworking organization same audience: entrepreneur networks, venture capital · same type
Level 20Networking organization same audience: private equity, venture capital · same type
The Executives' Club of ChicagoNetworking organization same type · named as similar in research
All RaiseNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type
BLCK VCNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type
Keiretsu ForumInvestment community same audience: investor networks, private equity

Less expensive on published dues

Published annual dues at least 20% below the lowest published figure for LAVA. Chapter and event costs are excluded.

OrganizationType Lowest published dues
Level 20Networking organization $0
All RaiseNetworking organization $0
SearchfunderInvestment community $228
Small Giants CommunityNetworking organization $0
HBS Alumni AngelsInvestment community $350
Angel Capital AssociationProfessional association $310

Similar structure

The same organizational type: networking organization.

OrganizationType Why it is here
Founders NetworkNetworking organization same audience: entrepreneur networks, venture capital · same type
Level 20Networking organization same audience: private equity, venture capital · same type
The Executives' Club of ChicagoNetworking organization same type · named as similar in research
All RaiseNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type
BLCK VCNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type
Small Giants CommunityNetworking organization same audience: entrepreneur networks · same type

All similar organizations

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OrganizationTypeWhy it is listedCompare
Founders NetworkNetworking organization same audience: entrepreneur networks, venture capital · same type LAVA vs Founders Network
Level 20Networking organization same audience: private equity, venture capital · same type LAVA vs Level 20
The Executives' Club of ChicagoNetworking organization same type · named as similar in research LAVA vs The Executives' Club of Chicago
All RaiseNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type LAVA vs All Raise
BLCK VCNetworking organization same audience: investor networks, venture capital · same type LAVA vs BLCK VC
Keiretsu ForumInvestment community same audience: investor networks, private equity LAVA vs Keiretsu Forum
SearchfunderInvestment community same audience: entrepreneur networks, investor networks LAVA vs Searchfunder
Small Giants CommunityNetworking organization same audience: entrepreneur networks · same type LAVA vs Small Giants Community
HBS Alumni AngelsInvestment community same audience: investor networks, venture capital LAVA vs HBS Alumni Angels
Angel Capital AssociationProfessional association same audience: investor networks, venture capital LAVA vs Angel Capital Association
UK Private Capital (formerly BVCA)Professional association same audience: investor networks, private equity LAVA vs UK Private Capital (formerly BVCA)
EndeavorLeadership network same audience: entrepreneur networks, investor networks LAVA vs Endeavor
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