A global Nigerian community discovering and backing founders across fintech, commerce, logistics, and education — wherever they build.
1,120
Members
61,200
VentureStakes Committed
100%
Toward Activation
Open
Founder Intake
61,200 / 50,000 (Activated)
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IU Alumni Global Arena
Alumni Arena · Founded Nov 2025
Live
Indiana University alumni worldwide backing IU-connected founders. From Bloomington to global hubs — the Hoosier network discovering what’s next.
1,450
Members
53,800
VentureStakes Committed
100%
Toward Activation
Open
Founder Intake
53,800 / 50,000 (Activated)
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Detroit VentureStaking® Arena
City Arena · Founded Dec 2025
Forming
Building on Detroit’s maker renaissance. A community forming around founders in advanced manufacturing, mobility, urban agriculture, and creative industries.
220
Members
8,800
VentureStakes Committed
18%
Toward Activation
Closed
Founder Intake
8,800 / 50,000 (18%)
Founding Members: 500 total · 280 remaining
Founding status is determined by member number, not commitment size.
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Philadelphia VentureStaking® Arena
City Arena · Founded Jan 2026
Forming
Philly’s founders are ready. The community is assembling — from biotech in University City to consumer brands across the city.
140
Members
5,600
VentureStakes Committed
11%
Toward Activation
Closed
Founder Intake
5,600 / 50,000 (11%)
Founding Members: 500 total · 360 remaining
Founding status is determined by member number, not commitment size.
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Furman Global Arena
Alumni Arena · Founded Feb 2026
Forming
Furman’s alumni network is forming an Arena to discover and back Paladin founders across the Southeast and beyond. Small school. Big ambition.
72
Members
2,880
VentureStakes Committed
6%
Toward Activation
Closed
Founder Intake
2,880 / 50,000 (6%)
Founding Members: 500 total · 428 remaining
Founding status is determined by member number, not commitment size.
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