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Based in Silicon Valley, the Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, FI's accelerators have helped launch thousands of fast-growing, funded technology companies across nearly every geography, industry, and sector.
7,500+
Alumni Companies
$20BN+
Estimated Portfolio Value
200+
Cities
$1.85BN+
Funding for Alumni
3,100+
Female-Led Companies
35,000+
FI Network
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Innovation-driven solutions designed to improve efficiency and create impact.
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Want to see our impact in action? Explore detailed case studies of businesses and organizations we've helped thrive.
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Reinforcing Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Bermuda with UNDP
To improve Bermuda’s gender equality and strengthen the local entrepreneurial landscape, the Founder Institute, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) launched the Rise and Scale: Bermuda Business Accelerator Program.Read more -
Supporting Afghan Women Entrepreneurs with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
FI's program in Afghanistan evolved into a sponsored program with USAID. Its goal was to continue fostering entrepreneurship in Kabul with a focus on providing opportunities for women to launch companies. FI ran two pre-seed accelerator programs, training over 700 attendees and launching 22 new technology startups, with 35% being women-led.Read more -
Empowering Economic Growth across the Eastside Cities of Seattle with Startup 425
Startup 425, a collaborative economic initiative by the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Bothell, and Renton, partnered with Founder Institute to create a free accelerator supporting first-time entrepreneurs in launching sustainable businesses. Leveraging FI’s proven methodology and platform, the program introduced a dedicated track for founders of traditional businesses, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of entrepreneurs.Read more
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Established 2009, Silicon Valley
The Founder Institute has been empowering entrepreneurs everywhere...
The FI Vision
We believe entrepreneurs are the greatest catalyst for societal change, and there are new entrepreneurs everywhere whose potential can be unlocked to make a positive impact on the world.
The FI Mission
Our mission is to activate and empower communities of entrepreneurs to build ventures with a positive impact on the world, no matter their location or background.
The FI Goal
Our goal is to create a better world through entrepreneurship by empowering one million people every year to build and support ventures with a positive and economic impact.
Corporate Innovation Strategies for Growth
Innovating Against the Odds offers a practical guide for corporations to overcome innovation challenges. Discover strategies for customer-centric innovation, strategic partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to close the "growth gap." Learn from real-world case studies and proven frameworks, like the 10x Growth Framework, to drive sustainable growth and create a culture of continuous improvement
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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.
