An exclusive network of investors focused on the very earliest stages of funding
The FI Venture Network includes angels, accelerators, and VCs actively writing 'first or seconds checks' into startups across nearly every business vertical.
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Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding.
7,500
Portfolio Companies
$20BN
Estimated Portfolio Value
100
Chapter Countries
VC Lab
VC Lab is the leading venture capital accelerator, transforming venture capital into a force for good. They offer a free 16-week program for new and emerging fund managers globally to create top venture firms.
300+
Venture Funds Launched
65%
International Firms
$3.7B+
Target AUM
The Global FI Ecosystem
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.
Building
Startups
Get Access to the Right Investors
As the startup investment landscape becomes more specialized, it is critical for founders to target investors focused on their specific stage, business vertical, and geography.
Our network includes investors from 6 continents focused on founders at the earliest stages across nearly every business vertical, and FI Alumni have raised over $1.85BN in funding.
It all starts with our 'FI Core' accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach milestones needed for investment and sustained growth.
When they are ready, Alumni of 'FI Core' get free access to our advanced 'Founder Lab' accelerators and work closely with our Silicon Valley team.
Fast-growing Alumni can get matched to investors in their sector and locale via a double-opt introduction. We make an average of 5-10 targeted intros per week.
Featured Network Members
FIVN features nearly 1000 angels, accelerators, and pre-seed/ seed investors from across the globe.
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For Investors
Meet the Startups of Tomorrow
Investors interested in joining the FI Venture Network can apply for membership here.
For Startups
Build a Fundable Startup
FI runs startup accelerators across the globe. Get started at a free event or apply to the right program for you.
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.
