Issue Astronomic 5% equity via a SAFE. In return, get 50% off every service we offer — forever — plus a matched post-exit mentor, RocketFuel credits, and a team that stays engaged from concept through acquisition.
No hidden fees, no graduation dates, no fine print. Here is exactly what you give and what you get.
You give
5% equity via SAFE
A standard SAFE agreement, priced at your current round or a mutually agreed post-money cap. No board seat, no control provisions.
You get
How It Works
Tell us about your company — stage, model, industry, and what you're building. We review every application personally.
You issue Astronomic 5% equity via a standard SAFE agreement. In return, you unlock 50% off all Astronomic services for the life of your company.
We match you with a post-exit founder from our PEF network who has built and sold a company in your exact vertical. Your mentor earns a small equity stake from your SAFE pool.
Access the full service marketplace at half price — from pitch deck design to go-to-market strategy to fundraising prep. Use RocketFuel credits to offset costs further.
Unlike an accelerator, we never graduate you. Astronomic stays engaged from concept through acquisition — the rocket booster that never breaks off.
What's Included
Every service in the Astronomic marketplace — pitch decks, financial models, go-to-market, software development, hiring — at half price for the life of your company.
A founder who has been exactly where you are — same vertical, same stage, same challenges — available for one hour per week.
Earn $5 in RocketFuel for every $100 spent. Credits accumulate and can be applied to any future Astronomic service.
Orbit members get priority placement at Founder Dinners, Investor Dinners, and Fireside Dinners in their city.
A named Astronomic account manager who knows your company, your goals, and your timeline — not a ticketing system.
Accelerators give you 12 weeks. Astronomic gives you the duration. We stay engaged from day one through your exit.
The Mentor Equity Pool
Of the 5% SAFE you issue, 2% is reserved as a mentor equity pool. Every time you engage a mentor for a four-week term, they earn 0.1% equity — represented digitally and issued at a qualifying liquidity event.
5%
Equity issued to Astronomic
Standard SAFE agreement, priced at your current round or post-money cap.
2%
Allocated to mentor pool
Reserved to compensate mentors who work with you over your company's lifetime.
0.1%
Per mentor term (4 weeks)
Each four-week engagement earns your mentor 0.1% equity, represented digitally and issued at liquidity.
3%
Retained by Astronomic
Astronomic's equity stake — our alignment with your success.
The Service Marketplace
Orbit members access every service in the Astronomic marketplace at 50% off standard pricing. Fixed-price bundles for defined deliverables, hourly add-ons for scope that varies.
Ideation & Formation
Product & Tech
Go-to-Market
Sales & Revenue
Fundraising
Scale & Exit
FAQ
What if my company fails?
If your company fails, the SAFE is worthless — that is the nature of equity. You keep all the services you received at the discounted rate. There is no clawback.
Can I use Astronomic services without joining Orbit?
Yes. All services are available at standard pricing without an equity commitment. Orbit is for founders who want a long-term partner, not just a vendor.
How is the mentor equity issued?
Mentor equity is represented digitally in the Astronomic platform as a credit against your SAFE pool. Legal issuance occurs at a qualifying liquidity event — we handle the paperwork.
What happens when I use all 2% of the mentor pool?
If you engage more than 20 mentor terms over your company's lifetime, we discuss a supplemental equity arrangement. Most companies never approach this threshold.
Is this a replacement for a co-founder?
No. Orbit is a co-founder-as-a-service relationship — strategic, operational, and financial support from a team that has done this before. It does not replace a technical or business co-founder on your cap table.
What stage do I need to be at to apply?
We work with founders from concept stage through late growth. The earlier you join, the more value you extract from the 50% discount and the mentor relationship.
Applications are reviewed personally. We accept founders at every stage — from concept to late growth.