Select MATTER membership
Mentorship and support for healthcare startups to accelerate their growth.
We help healthcare startups at every stage.
Our not-for-profit, no-equity model enables us to build a neutral platform for collaborative innovation.
Build your business better
Accelerate your growth efficiently with our expert-developed resources, helping you avoid the mistakes others have made.
Programs available
MATTER Assessment
Take a short questionnaire that assesses your company’s milestones and progress. Your answers are processed through MATTER’s proprietary scorecard to generate a customized MATTER Innovator Roadmap.
Innovator Roadmap
Make the most of your MATTER membership by following our hyper-personalized recommendations to align your investment of time with your most pressing goals.
Digital Curriculum
Navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare industry with our extensive, on-demand courses — custom-built with leading experts for healthcare businesses.
Professional Services Directory
Work with our vetted businesses and vendors for their healthcare industry knowledge and startup-friendly models.
Knowledge Library
Access templates, frameworks and resource guides that cover all aspects of building your business, including fundraising, sales, compliance, finance, marketing and more.
Learn from the best
Receive advice and guidance from our seasoned entrepreneurs and executives who will help you navigate the complexities of healthcare entrepreneurship.
Programs available
Expert Clinic
Receive unlimited access to our network of subject matter experts and industry leaders who provide mentorship, advice and direction through one-on-one feedback sessions.
Executives-in-residence
MATTER’s executives-in-residence will meet with you regularly to provide guidance and support — from business strategy to fundraising tips to customer discovery.
Develop your fundraising capabilities
Our fundraising support team includes experienced founders and investors who will provide honest, transparent, informed feedback to help you avoid common pitfalls.
Programs available
Pitch Practice
Get unfiltered, honest feedback on your pitch — from narrative and visuals to business model and delivery — from the MATTER venture acceleration team.
Fundraising strategy support
Master the elements of an effective deck, how to develop your fundraising strategy, what to include in your data room, when to go to market and what to watch out for through regular conversations with leading investors and fundraising experts.
Belong to a dynamic community
Meet people who will help you succeed through curated programs and events with fellow founders, industry leaders and the broader MATTER ecosystem.
Programs available
MATTER Community Events
Enjoy frequent opportunities to network and hear from thought leaders and changemakers from across the healthcare ecosystem.
Member Exclusive Opportunities
Attend private webinars, exclusive events and special opportunities.
Member Slack
Connect with fellow healthcare founders and innovators via our dedicated MATTER Slack community, including a private channel exclusively for Select members.
Coworking Space
Access to coworking space, conference rooms and a mailbox at MATTER’s headquarters in Chicago.