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  • FFI | What is Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors?
  • FFI | When is the deadline to apply?
  • FFI | What’s the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. Private Equity 50?
  • FFI | What is the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. 5000?
  • FFI | What are the eligibility criteria?
  • FFI | What is the application process?
  • FFI | Is there a fee to apply?
  • FFI | Do you have a sample application?
  • FFI | Can my firm apply to multiple categories?
  • FFI | What type of references should I submit?

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FFI | When will I be notified on whether or not I made it onto the list?

All applicants will be notified of their status in the Fall, before the list is announced to the general public. To view last year's list of winners, please click here: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2024  

Ready to apply? Click here today!

Early-Rate Deadline: May 16, 2025 (Fee: $1295)
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025 (Fee: $1795)
The deadline to complete founder references is June 27, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Have any questions or concerns? Email us at founderfriendly@inc.com. 

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