Hampton
Hampton is a medium-sized think tank founded in 2022, headquartered in New York, NY, that provides a private network for high-growth founders to accelerate business growth through networking and shared experiences.
Company Overview
Founded in 2022, the company operates in the Think Tanks industry and is headquartered in New York, NY, US. With a medium size of 285 employees, the organization focuses on creating a supportive environment for high-growth founders. They facilitate networking, shared experiences, and business growth acceleration through Core groups consisting of approximately 8-9 founders and an executive facilitator. The company is primarily concentrated in North America, with members from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the UK.
Membership Criteria
Membership is highly selective with an acceptance rate of only 8%. It is limited to founders, CEOs, and business owners with specific revenue or funding criteria—including a minimum of $1 million in revenue, $3 million in funding, or a previous exit. The community includes bootstrapped and venture-backed companies, with the average member company generating $23 million in annual revenue. The community is designed for high-growth, tech-enabled or tech-first companies across various industries such as SaaS, agency, DTC, marketplace, services, media, and fintech.
Member Benefits
Members gain access to monthly Core Groups, a digital community, in-person events, speaker series, and exclusive perks. The community offers exclusive discounts with popular software companies, tools, and apps, making it easier for startups to scale. Reports and insights such as the State of SaaS Report and Salary & Compensation Report are also available. The digital community boasts an 85% engagement rate among members, and testimonials describe the community as life-changing.
Events and Activities
The company organizes various in-person events, including monthly member dinners, annual retreats, and local adventures. These events provide an opportunity for members to network, share insights, and collaborate on business strategies. Unique workshops are also hosted, bringing in hard-to-reach experts across various topics. By limiting the community to 50 new Core groups, the company maintains intimacy and quality within its membership.
Industry Representation
The community encompasses a wide array of industries, including SaaS, agency, DTC, marketplace, services, media, fintech, and others. Members are founders and CEOs of some of the fastest-growing startups in the world. The company's focus on maintaining quality and integrity is reinforced through a chapter-based system, which ensures that all members share a common drive for high growth and innovation.