Graduating the FI Core Program is just the beginning of a lifelong journey.
Every alumnus joins a global community of founders, mentors, operators, and investors that can help throughout the life of the company.
Lifelong membership in the FI Alumni Network
Access 40,000+ founders, mentors, operators, and investors
Exclusive founder events and networking opportunities
$2.5M in partner discounts
Alumni education and practical startup resources
Office Hours with Mentors
Our global venture capital fund, Founder Capital, invests $25,000 in promising startups from the FI Network.
In addition to capital, Founder Capital portfolio companies receive coaching and advisory services, and additional promotion/ access across the global FI network.
Fast-growing Alumni can get matched to investors in their sector and locale via the FI Venture Network - 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.
Portfolio Success Team Comprised of Seasoned Silicon Valley Leaders
Lifetime Access to a Powerful Global Network
Accelerate Your Fundraise with the FI Venture Network
Gain Global Exposure
Meet the Right Investors
Continued Education and Startup Resources
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups. With a focus on investors actively participating in a startup's first or second round of funding, FIVN includes angels, accelerators, and pre-seed/ seed stage investors across multiple sectors and continents.
Our scale of successful portfolio companies across the globe is truly unprecedented.
Every graduate becomes part of the Founder Institute Alumni Network, with lifetime access to our global community, founder events, educational resources, and partner benefits. As your company progresses, fundraising-ready startups may be introduced to investors through Decile.
FI Portfolio Success Team is a dedicated team at Founder Institute HQ with a single purpose: Support Founder Institute Alumni. This includes fundraising and M&A support.
Yes. We have multiple members at FI HQ who help FI alumni after their graduation. Additionally, your local chapter members such as local leaders, mentors, and fellow alumni be accessible to you after you finish the accelerator program.
The FI Portfolio Success Team at the Founder Insitute Headquarters is composed by
Founder Institute prepares you to build an investable company. Top-performing founders are referred to our VC partners, including Loyal VC, Founder Capital, and more. When your startup demonstrates sufficient traction and fundraising readiness, you may be considered for additional investor introductions through Decile's global investor network.
Select Portfolio represents the elite group of the top 3% of FI companies that have demonstrated the potential to quickly scale and grow into an enduring, global business.
There are no predetermined criteria for Select Portfolio. The best thing you can do is create an amazing team, build a killer product, and focus on boosting your traction.
Join the FI Agentic Program: an AI-powered curriculum, world-class mentors, and free AI agents to turn your idea into a fundable company.
Our programs helped launch Udemy, Esusu, and thousands more, with a portfolio worth an estimated $20B. Yours could be next.
A global network of founders, mentors, and investors building enduring companies, with free AI agents to help you do the work.
