Since 2009, the Founder Institute's highly-structured accelerator programs, innovative 'Equity Collective', and global network of advisors have been proven to significantly increase a startup's chances of success - across 100+ countries and in any economic environment.
One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face is knowing what to focus on, and when - especially if you want to raise funding. Meanwhile, every minute you waste brings you closer to running out of time or money.
Our accelerator programs provide unparalleled structure to simplify the startup building process - and we combine it with feedback from the world's largest network of advisors, every step of the way.
Structured programs designed to provide targeted support across your startup journey.
It all starts with our renowned Founder Institute 'Core Program', which combines aggressive growth sprints and constant feedback to help idea and pre-seed founders reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth.
Make years of progress in just a few months through our proven, business-building Growth Sprints. No theoretical 'homework' here.
Receive constant feedback and advice from experts through our live Weekly Feedback Sessions, Office Hours, and Working Groups.
Get the push and accountability you need through weekly ratings, 360 degree reviews, and aggressive milestones.
Expand your network and connect with entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors - both locally, and globally.
After completing FI Core, Alumni get FREE access to our additional 'Founder Lab' virtual advisory programs run by our Silicon Valley Headquarters team. The goal of these programs is to continue to providing direction and feedback long after the Core Program ends.
'Product/ Market Fit Lab' (re-launching in 2023) helps pre-product and early-product startups optimize their offering and finalize a sustainable engine for growth.
'Funding Lab' (Live) helps startups ready to raise funding build an investor pipeline, manage their fundraising progress, negotiate terms, and secure a lead investor.
Access private networking events, and get feedback from the world's largest network of mentors and investors (35,000+)
Take advantage of over $2M in partner discounts, from services like Dell, AWS, Google, Stripe, and more.
When ready, Alumni can get featured on events and have their deals syndicated to a diverse pool of investors in the FI Venture Network - an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else.
Get access to angels, accelerators, micro-funds, and syndicates that actually invest in startups at the earliest stages.
Connect to the newest funds and emerging managers coming out of our sister company, VC Lab - an accelerator to launch venture funds.
Pitch on FI Demo Days and the Founder Showcase, as well as partner pitch competitions and conferences.
Share advice and see private ratings and reviews of investors across the globe (coming in 2024).
FI Alumni have raised over $1.85BN in funding and have an estimated value over $20BN+.
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.
The Founder Institute's mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build technology businesses that positively impact the world, no matter their location, background, race, age, or sexual orientation.
The Female Founder Initiative was formed in 2016 to create more opportunities for women to build successful companies through Founder Institute’s global pre-seed accelerator program.
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.