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  • 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?
  • When will the list be announced?

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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 2021 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.

Ready to apply? Click here today! 

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

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