Founder Institute is a global network of startup incubators, accelerators, and investors on a mission to activate and empower communities of entrepreneurs worldwide.
Without Founder Institute, Udemy may have never raised any money.
Whether you just have an idea, are building an MVP, or already have a startup with early revenues, we can help. Since 2009, our highly-structured programs have given entrepreneurs clarity on their next steps, critical feedback on their decisions, and a global network to support their growth.
7,500+
Alumni Companies
$1.85BN+
Funding for Alumni
200+
Chapter Cities
100+
Chapter Countries
35,000+
Mentors & Advisors
$20BN
Estimated Portfolio Value
It all starts with our renowned Core Program, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth.
After completing FI Core, Alumni get free access to a series of additional virtual advisory programs to guide them towards their next major business milestones.
When ready, Alumni get featured on events and syndicated to a diverse pool of investors actively participating in a startup's first or second round of funding.
FI Core Programs are accepting applications in 70+ cities and verticals worldwide.
We live in a global economy, so FI connects you to entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors across 200+ cities and 6 continents.
Apply to the next Turkey Core program and build your business alongside top investors, advisors, and mentors.
The Founder Institute’s global scale and number of successful Alumni is truly unprecedented.
The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.
We exist to help founders, so we run nearly 1000 free startup events per year where you can meet local entrepreneurs, network with investors, learn from advisors, and connect with co-founders.
Over $2M in discounts and freebies from AWS, Google, Zendesk, Stripe and more.
Our mission is to empower talented and motivated people to build businesses that matter, no matter their location, gender, or race. This mission requires a strong global community of entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, advisors, and investors... and we have built just that.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.