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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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  • Can my firm apply to multiple categories?
  • What are the odds of making the list?
  • What are the eligibility criteria?
  • What is Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors?
  • What is the application process?

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, 2016. 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.


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