Founding Sponsorship

Put your brand in front of families raising global citizens.

Become the exclusive founding sponsor of your category as the Collective takes flight — and grow alongside a mission-driven travel brand from the very beginning.

The Starling Collective is a community of families who travel the world deeply — and who care about the same things your brand does.

Our families are intentional: they value authentic experiences, sustainability, learning, and the businesses that share those values. Founding Sponsorship is your chance to align with that — early, and exclusively in your category.

What your sponsorship includes

  • Category exclusivity — you're the only sponsor in your category
  • Logo & presence on our website
  • Regular mention in our community newsletter
  • Association with our journeys as a founding sponsor
  • Founding rate locked in + first right to renew

Let's be honest about what this is

  • True sponsorship of a growing brand — you're betting early on our trajectory
  • Genuine, engaged, intentional — growing, not yet large
  • We don't guarantee our families will purchase from you
  • We never sell itinerary placement or steer spending
  • What you get is authentic association & a founding seat
$349/month
or $3,500 prepaid for the year — two months free
Category-exclusive · one sponsor per category · founding rate locked

Claim your category below.

Choose your category and reserve it. Once a category is taken, it's gone — so early sponsors lock in their space.

Sponsor InformationUse the Notes at Checkout to Enter Your Category
Payment
ItemQuantityPrice
Starling Collective Founding Sponsorship (Annual)
$3500 per year
1 chevron
$3500.00
Starling Collective Founding Sponsorship (Monthly)
$349 per month
1 chevron
$349.00
Order summary
ItemQuantityAmount
Starling Collective Founding Sponsorship (Annual)1$ 3500.00
Order Total
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One Sponsor Per Category

The categories, at a glance.

Each is exclusive to a single founding sponsor. If your category still appears in the form above, it's yours to claim.

Boutique hotels & stays Travel insurance Family travel gear Luggage Language learning Photography & print Destination tour operators Travel wellness Teen study abroad & semester programs Kids' education subscriptions eSIM & global connectivity Travel apparel & footwear Traveler health & telemedicine Cameras & travel tech Service-learning & exchange programs Travel snacks & on-the-go family foods

Don't see your category? It may still be open — email [email protected].

Questions about sponsorship? Reach us at [email protected]

See you in the sky.

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