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Fundraising infrastructure for founders building real impact

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Included with membership Β· No pressure to raise

Erika Baker
"Thank you overall for seeing the human side of entrepreneurship. Out of every grant that I've applied for, I've felt seen by you and I'm sure other people can say the same."
Erika Baker
Black & Bilingual LLC
Robin Robinson
"What I love about Sengo is how great it is to meet like-minded entrepreneurs. I recently connected with someone through the platform and we're already exploring innovative ways our businesses can support and grow together"
Robin Robinson
Anonymous
"I'm a founder who was very nervous about funding as I've failed recently and lost a ton of capital. Love the comprehensiveness of this workshop and the ways it can help me get up fast and continue."
Anonymous
Founder
Rama Afullo
"Sengo's grant provides critical early validation and flexible funds that help founders bridge the gap between idea and institutional traction. Also, Ila is awesome!"
Rama Afullo
Satlyt

Your Founder Membership Includes

Fundability education + tools
A community of support with monthly virtual meet-ups
Chat, posting, and connecting
Dealflow submission for investors on the platform
Access to grants
Founder resources & playbooks
Visibility within the Sengo ecosystem
Ongoing support as your business evolves
Dealflow iPhone App

Dealflow submission enables us to publish select founders to investors on our platform for funding consideration.

This is for founders who:

  • Are building a real business
  • Care about ownership and alignment
  • Want to understand types of capital they can pursue

This is not for founders looking for:

  • Guaranteed funding
  • Investor lists or shortcuts
  • Hype/promo without foundations

Choose Your Membership

Many founders choose annual for long-term focus.

$160
per year

Best value Β· Full year access

Join Annual Membership
$15
per month

Flexible Β· Cancel anytime

Join Monthly Membership
Ila Corcoran

Ila Corcoran

Founder & CEO, Sengo

Ila B Corcoran is the founder of Sengo, a platform reimagining how founders and communities access capital. Her work sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, community-led investing, and financial education. Through Sengo, she has supported hundreds of founders, deployed grants, and helped unlock millions in follow-on capital.

Ila is focused on helping more people building durable pathways to ownership and long-term wealth.

I'm fundraising and I want 1:1 partnership.

Some founders want strategic, personalized guidance as they prepare to raiseβ€”or decide whether they should. Our 1:1 support is designed to meet you where you are.

What's Included:

  • A fundraising roadmap tied to your company's growth milestones
  • Strategic support on valuation, tranche sizing, and use of funds
  • Pitch deck and investor messaging refinement
  • Monthly strategy sessions to maintain momentum and adapt
  • Curated introductions to aligned investors within Sengo's network
  • Light support during investor calls and due diligence preparation
  • Ongoing advisory access between sessions (email / async support)
Learn about 1:1 fundraising support

(Ranging from $500–$2,000+/mo)

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Community membership, not a fundraising obligation