VANTAGE — PRESS BOILERPLATE
Last updated April 2026

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SHORT (25 words)
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Vantage is Seattle's intelligence-driven professional network and social club — built on communication, curated introductions, and shared proximity. Founded 2026.


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MEDIUM (60 words)
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Vantage is Seattle's intelligence-driven professional network and social club. Members get access to The Blackbook — a private directory of verified professionals and event guest lists — plus curated introductions matched to their Vantage Type and goals. A free public directory of Seattle's best venues, nonprofits, and BIPOC-owned businesses is open to everyone. Founded 2026 by Rachael, based in Seattle.


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LONG (150 words)
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Vantage is Seattle's intelligence-driven professional network and social club — built on communication, curated introductions, and shared proximity. Unlike traditional networking organizations, Vantage actively connects members with the right people at the right time, matched by Vantage Type assessment, professional goals, and shared interests.

The platform operates on three pillars: a free public directory of Seattle's best venues, nonprofits, and BIPOC-owned businesses; The Blackbook, a private member directory with verified professionals and pre-event guest lists; and curated introductions delivered directly to members' inboxes with context included.

Founded in 2026 and based in Seattle, Vantage is currently accepting Founding Circle members at $197/month — a rate locked for life — through June 30, 2026. Standard membership begins at $497/month afterward. The company also operates an affiliate program paying 50% recurring commissions, or $98.50 per month per referral, for the lifetime of each membership.


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FACT SHEET
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Founded              2026, Seattle, Washington
Founder              Rachael
Category             Members-only professional network & social club
Members              221 (April 2026) · 7 new this week
Founding rate        $197/mo — locked for life, through June 30, 2026
Standard rate        $497/mo — effective July 1, 2026
Affiliate program    50% recurring · $98.50/mo per referral, for life
Website              https://joinvantage.co
Press contact        hello@joinvantage.co


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KEY TERMINOLOGY (please use as written)
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• Vantage                    — the brand (not "Vantage Club")
• The Blackbook              — private member directory, capitalized
• The Public Directory       — free/open directory of Seattle places
• Founding Circle / Founding 25 — first 25 members
• Vantage Type               — proprietary 5-dimension assessment
• Curated introductions      — not "networking" or "matchmaking"


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WHAT WE ARE NOT
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• Not a coworking space
• Not a LinkedIn alternative
• Not a dating or friendship app
• Not an event-ticketing platform


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