Funders Anonymous: The One in Fredericksburg
Welcome to Funders Anonymous by Station Alpha - a friendly gathering of people who’ve found their passion in helping great ideas thrive. Whether it’s funding a startup, investing in a VC fund, or sharing your experience and connections with founders, everyone is welcome at this gathering of friends.
Special Guests
This time, with the enormous support from our sponsor and great partner Riphean Group, and with Tom Sullivan of Merrill Wealth Management joining us as a special guest and sponsor, we're hosting our first event in Fredericksburg, VA. We are also bringing three fantastic startups working in the Dual-Use and Applied AI space to share their innovation with our guests.
Also expect some exciting announcements from Station Alpha, Riphean Group, and Tom Sullivan of Merrill Wealth Management, as well as the latest news and plenty of networking with like-minded funders.
House rules
Be a great guest
No pitching or selling unless asked
Have a great time
Agenda
5:30 – 6:45 | Networking
6:45 – 7:05 | Quick welcome, announcements and lightning pitches
7:50 - 8:30 | More networking
After 8:30pm, we may head to the speakeasy downstairs to continue the conversation, depending on the weather
About Station Alpha
Station Alpha is an angel group built for founders and investors who believe the best outcomes are engineered - together. We source standout opportunities, educate our members, and convene in-person to help great companies become inevitable.
We are global and industry agnostic — evaluating every opportunity on its own merits. We back differentiated companies with defensible advantages and a credible path to scale.
About Riphean Group
Riphean Group is a growth-focused investment and innovation firm dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and cultivating ventures that drive meaningful impact in their communities. Through strategic investments in venture capital and private equity, mentorship, and collaborative ecosystem initiatives, the organization works to accelerate emerging companies and support workforce development, education, and industry partnerships.
With a mission centered on fostering innovation and strengthening entrepreneurial networks, Riphean Group brings both capital and operational expertise to help bold ideas scale into sustainable, high-impact outcomes—making them a valuable partner for events that aim to inspire founders, investors, and forward-thinking leaders.
About the Sponsor
This event is proudly supported by Tom Sullivan, Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Tom works with founders, executives, and investors navigating concentrated wealth, liquidity events, and private investments—helping coordinate investment, tax, and balance‑sheet decisions as complexity increases. A retired U.S. Army Space Operations veteran and former Accenture Strategy consultant, Tom brings a systems‑level, long‑term perspective to capital stewardship, emphasizing disciplined decision‑making and collaborative planning alongside investment, tax, and operating partners.
Parking and Transportation
Fredericksburg, VA is approximately
1:10 hour drive from Washington, DC
40min drive from Woodbridge
30min drive from Quantico
16min drive from Stafford
1h drive from Richmond
43h drive from San Francisco
We can drive a few our guests from Franconia-Springfield metro and back
There is plenty of public parking. The closest options are
410 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Designated free parking spaces)
700 William St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
1016 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
600 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (Free for the first 3 hours, then $1/hour)
There is both free and paid street parking in the area. Many spots are free for two hours and after 7 PM. Always check the signs and avoid “permit only” spaces.
The venue
It's fantastic, thanks to Riphean Group sponsoring the venue for this event!! Check out these photos
Photos from the Previous Events
We’re only showing a peek from our last event, but there will be more as we go more public.