For Investors & Partners

Informed in Deeptech, AI, and XR Investing

Reality Funders is a trusted network for investors and funding organizations seeking to understand emerging technologies and support the visionary founders shaping the future. Members gain early access to high-potential startups, connect with other strategic investors, learn from domain experts, and stay ahead of the curve on the latest deeptech, AI, and frontier innovation trends.

Why Funders Lab

RESOURCE

AI Tool for Investors

COMING SOON - Personalized AI tool designed to help investors ask the right questions and navigate technical due diligence in complex, emerging technology fields.

NETWORK

Ecosystem Advantage

Leverage deep links across MIT, Harvard, and Reality Hack’s innovation ecosystems to access high-quality deal flow and enhance support for portfolio companies.

EDUCATION

Knowledge Exchange

Gain access to curated events and content that expand your understanding of emerging technologies, frontier research, and practical investment insights.

What to Expect

Programming is subject to change based on community needs, speaker availability, and evolving focus areas.

Co-Investor Search & Matching

Investor/Fund Profile Spotlight

Startup Showcase/Demo Day

Founder-Investor Speed Dating

Invitation to Attend/Speak at Conferences

MIT Deal Flow & Talent Search

Curated MIT Virtual Events & Opportunities

Fireside Chats with Leading Investors

Vertical Market Trends & Insights

Angel & VC Investing Workshops

Panel Discussions with Industry Experts

Fund Compliance, Legal, Tax Clinics

How to Join

100% of your contributions are tax-deductible and directly fuel our nonprofit mission to transform deep tech into meaningful impact.

FOR INDIVIDUALS

Individual Membership

Open to individual investors, angels, VCs, and service providers who are looking to deepen their understanding of emerging technologies and connect with like-minded professionals in the funding ecosystem.

  • Access to high-potential startups

  • Curated MIT and Reality Hack events and content

  • Discounted tickets to affiliated and partner conferences

  • Invitations to exclusive member-only events

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Corporate Membership

For investment firms, family offices, corporate venture arms, and funding organizations seeking to build strategic partnerships, access deal flow, and stay informed on frontier research and emerging tech investment opportunities.

  • Introductions to vetted, high-growth startups across sectors

  • Ecosystem access to support innovation, tech, and talent goals

  • Extend team capabilities through our expert network

  • Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences

  • Invitations to exclusive member events

  • Recognition on the website and social media

FOR 2025-2026 SEASON

Title Sponsorship

A premier partnership for one funding organization or corporate partner, providing a unique opportunity to shape the Founders & Funders Lab community, support key initiatives, and gain exclusive visibility throughout the 2025-26 period.

  • Co-branding across all events, content, and communications*

  • Priority access to vetted startups in the network

  • Opportunity to co-launch the annual startup call

  • Free tickets to affiliated and partner conferences

  • Invitations to exclusive member events

  • Featured recognition on website and social media