Our Third Place raises capital from family, friends, and members to expand its women-in-media networking community across 40 cities.
PRIVATEOct 05, 2026
Round Type
Seed
Description
Our Third Place, a networking group for women in media founded by Katherine Naylor Pullman, is raising money from family, friends, and members. The company has grown to 1,800 members across 40 cities without traditional venture capital. Co-founder Ashley Preininger says the company is using a seed-strapping approach, raising smaller investments while growing through revenue. This strategy allows the company to maintain lower costs for members and retain control over its direction.
Company Information
Company
Our Third Place
About
Our Third Place is a networking group for women in media founded by Katherine Naylor Pullman. Operating in 40 cities with 1,800 members, the company has grown without traditional venture capital by hosting monthly and weekly dinners. Founded four years ago as a part-time project, it has evolved into a full-time operation focused on community building rather than scaling to millions of members.
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