Sovereign Startup Cities

A startup building new sovereign cities by first creating an exclusive community network and then partnering with countries to develop autonomous city-states. The approach combines real estate development with community building to create new urban centers.

Key Points:

• Initial Community Building:

  • Created social network/club in major cities (NY, LA, SF)
  • Hosts exclusive parties and events
  • Curates network of "cool people" - founders, entrepreneurs, entertainment industry folks
  • Similar to Soho House model

• City Development Strategy:

  • Partner with countries (e.g., Croatia) to acquire oceanfront land
  • Negotiate sovereign rights for independent:
    • Financial regulations
    • Rule of law
    • Governance structure
  • Countries receive equity stake in the development

• Business Model:

  • Real estate development company at core
  • Revenue from:
    • Office space rentals
    • Residential properties
    • Community membership

• Key Differentiator:

  • Network effect of curated community
  • Similar to how Hollywood/Silicon Valley work - bringing together key players in one location
  • Focus on attracting "best American cool kid talent"

• Investment Structure:

  • Backed by Balaji Srinivasan
  • Targeting Mediterranean locations
  • Small investment rounds ($25k minimum noted)