Founding Venue Program

Before Penny launches publicly in Miami, we're hand-selecting the spaces, bars, venues, and organizers that define the city's real heartbeat, placing them at the center of the map.

7 Pioneer positions remain. 20 Miami venues are already on the map.

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Free to join · Spotlight free for 120 days · Zero commission for life for Pioneers · Founding designation is permanent

The Foundation Tiers

Two founding tiers.Permanent designations.

The founding window closes when positions fill. Every designation is permanent. It doesn't expire when the trial period does.

Founding Venue Pioneer

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POSITIONS 1–15

The first fifteen.

Full Spotlight · Extended free access

  • Zero commission for life: no fees on bookings, orders or tables
  • Full Spotlight free for 120 days
  • Framed founding certificate: museum-quality, hand-delivered
  • Dedicated newsletter spotlight to Penny's full Miami waitlist
  • Individual @explorepenny social feature: IG, TikTok, X
  • Permanent Pioneer designation in your listing
  • Featured on /founding-venues/ Miami permanently
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Only 7 Pioneer spots remain.

Founding Venue Partner

POSITIONS 16–50

The first fifty.

Full Spotlight · Extended free access

  • Full Spotlight free for 120 days
  • Framed founding certificate: event detail
  • Newsletter mention in Founding Partners cohort roundup
  • Social post in @explorepenny Founding Partners carousel
  • Permanent Partner designation in your listing

23 spots left

Free for 120 days. Founding venues get full Spotlight access free for 120 days, starting on Miami launch day, or the day your claim is approved if you join after launch. We'll notify you in advance before any billing starts, with the option to choose your ongoing tier or leave freely.

The Process

How claiming
works.

A simple, verified path from submission to launch, designed to get your venue live without unnecessary paperwork.

Founding Pioneers (first 500) lock in lifetime perks, secured by position, not purchase.

The Penny map in Miami, a waterfront photo, and a note that you are aligned with 3 people nearby
  1. 01

    Submit your details below

    Fill in your venue name, role, and business email. We run an automated domain match. If your email domain matches your venue's website, your claim is flagged for priority review.

    e.g. mila@rosasky.com → rosasky.com matches instantly. No document uploads required.

  2. 02

    Penny verifies within 24 hours

    By submitting, you confirm you are authorized to represent this venue. Spotlight is free for 120 days, starting the day you're approved, and we'll notify you before any billing starts.

    Partner and Enterprise tiers receive a personal review call within 48 hours.

  3. 03

    Dashboard access activates immediately

    After approval, the venue gets an email telling them to download Penny and sign in with the same email or phone they used on this form

    Full Spotlight features live from Day 1, no waiting for billing.

  4. 04

    You appear on the map at launch

    When Penny launches publicly in Miami, your venue is live on the constellation map: featured, verified, and visible to every user from Day 1.

    Your founding designation is permanent regardless of the tier you choose after beta.

After The Founding Period

The full tier menu.

Your founding access gives you Spotlight free for 120 days, starting the day you're approved. After that, here's what each tier includes.

Free

$0 / month

On the map. Visible. Claimable.

  • Venue on the constellation map
  • Basic listing: name, address, hours
  • Live visitor count visible to users
  • Unlimited Penny Drops

Spotlight

$99 / month

Featured placement. Visitor messaging. 3 broadcasts/week.

  • Featured placement above unverified venues
  • Message visitors who drop Pennies
  • Broadcast Updates: 3 per week
  • 20% off event sponsorships
  • Verified ✓ badge
  • Unlimited Penny Drops

Partner

$299 / month

Priority placement. Daily broadcasts. Advanced analytics.

  • Priority placement above Spotlight venues
  • Featured in Penny Lens filter
  • Broadcast Updates: daily (7/week)
  • 40% off event sponsorships
  • Advanced analytics: cohort, heatmap
  • Scheduled broadcasts
  • Unlimited Penny Drops

Enterprise

$999 / month

Top placement on the map. Unlimited broadcasts. Dedicated account manager.

  • Top placement on the map at all times
  • Custom glow on the map
  • Broadcast Updates: unlimited
  • All events auto-sponsored
  • Up to 5 locations
  • Full analytics suite + ROI attribution
  • Dedicated account manager + co-marketing
  • Unlimited Penny Drops

The Founding Venue Recognition Package

Beyond the app.

Your founding designation lives in physical space and media, not just in a listing. The Michelin model, not the app notification model.

  1. 1

    The Founding Certificate

    A museum-quality card stock certificate, personalized and hand-delivered wherever possible.

    Partner designation only

  2. 2

    Newsletter Feature

    A dedicated feature in our launch newsletter, reaching Penny's full Miami waitlist.

    Sent within 7 days of public launch

  3. 3

    Social Recognition

    A permanent founding post, venue photo, caption, and tag across our social channels.

    One post per founder

The Founding Venue Recognition Package

Claim your founding spot.

Submit your details and we'll review within 24 hours. A domain match between your business email and venue website automatically fast-tracks your claim. No credit card required. Spotlight access activates the moment your claim is approved.

A domain match to your venue website speeds up approval.

By submitting, you confirm you are authorized to represent this venue. Spotlight is free for 120 days, starting the day you're approved, and we'll notify you before any billing starts.