In 2020, the Inc. Private Equity 50 list was restricted to the top 50 founder-friendly private equity firms.
Inc. Business Media has since expanded the list to include venture capital firms! All applicants that Inc. Business Media determines to be founder-friendly will appear on Inc.com in late October 2025, and receive Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Seal of Approval.
If your firm has references to support your spot on Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors list, we hope to receive your submission!
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.