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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 | What are the eligibility criteria?
  • FFI | What is the application process?
  • FFI | What are the odds of making the list?
  • FFI | When is the deadline to apply?
  • FFI | Do you have a sample application?

FFI | What type of references should I submit?

Our editors will accept references from U.S.-based, founder-led portfolio companies that your firm has exited since January 1, 2020. Partially exited investments may be eligible on a case-by-case basis.

Please email us if you’re uncertain whether a reference meets this requirement and we’d be happy to help.

 

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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