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  • When will applications for the 2023 Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors be available?
  • What is Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors?
  • What’s the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. Private Equity 50?
  • When is the deadline to apply?
  • Is there a fee to apply?
  • What is the application process?
  • What are the eligibility criteria?
  • What type of references should I submit?
  • Can my firm apply to multiple categories?
  • What are the odds of making the list?

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  • What’s the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. Private Equity 50?
  • When is the deadline to apply?
  • What are the eligibility criteria?
  • Is there a fee to apply?
  • What is the application process?

What is Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors?

Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors is a published list of founder-friendly private equity firms and a list of founder-friendly venture capital firms in America. Inc. will include additional categories specific to private equity and venture capital in the application.

All firms that Inc. determines to be founder-friendly will make the list and appear in the October issue of Inc. Magazine and on Inc.com. Here are a few reasons to consider submitting an application:

  • National Recognition: Business owners across the U.S. will know that your firm helps founder-led companies accelerate growth and create value.
  • Visibility and Media Exposure: You’ll be featured in the October issue of Inc. Magazine and see your firm’s listing on Inc.com.
  • Seal of Approval: Inc.'s highly-respected distinction will confirm your impressive track record of helping entrepreneurs.

This program is now closed. Applications for next year will be available in early Summer 2023. 

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

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