FI
Founder Institute
World’s largest pre-seed accelerator; global part-time program.
🌱 Rolling
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Equity
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World’s largest pre-seed accelerator; global part-time program.
Deal: Paid enrollment + ~2.5–3.5% equity collective (warrant); 4-month program
Founder Institute is an equity-based program based in Palo Alto, investing a headline $0 for around 3.5%. It backs idea → pre-seed founders working in generalist. Applications run rolling.
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How to read Founder Institute's deal terms
FindSeed guide · SAFEs, MFN notes and equity math
How to choose the right program for you
FindSeed guide · batch vs rolling, in-person vs remote
Application tips that actually work
FindSeed guide · what reviewers look for
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