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  • What is Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors?
  • When will applications for the 2023 Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors be available?
  • When is the deadline to apply?
  • What’s the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. Private Equity 50?
  • What is the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. 5000?
  • What are the eligibility criteria?
  • What is the application process?
  • Is there a fee to apply?
  • Can my firm apply to multiple categories?
  • What type of references should I submit?

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  • What is the application process?
  • What are the odds of making the list?

What’s the difference between Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors and the Inc. Private Equity 50?

In 2020, the Inc. Private Equity 50 list was restricted to the top 50 founder-friendly private equity firms.

This year, Inc. is excited to announce that we’re expanding the list to include venture capital firms! All applicants that Inc. determines to be founder-friendly will appear in the November 2023 issue of Inc. Magazine, on Inc.com, 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! 

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Early-Rate Deadline: June 9, 2023 (Fee: $995)

Regular Rate Deadline, June 23rd, 2023 (Fee: $1495)

The deadline to complete founder references is June 30th, 2023 at 11:59 pm PST. 

Ready to apply? Click here today!  

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

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