F6S connects 6m founders and startups to funding, jobs & free hosting deals | F6S
F6S is a global online community and deal-flow management platform that connects startup founders with accelerators, incubators, corporate innovation programs, investors and talent. Key features include (1) an application/selection workflow used by thousands of accelerator & grant programmes, (2) company & founder profile pages, (3) a marketplace of free or discounted “perks” (software credits, cloud hosting, etc.) for startups, (4) job boards for hiring within the startup ecosystem, and (5) corporate innovation or open-innovation challenges. The service is free for founders; revenue is largely generated from B2B customers such as accelerators or corporates that pay for programme-management tools, recruitment visibility or promoted postings. The core audience is early-stage tech startups, individual founders and programme managers in accelerators, universities and corporates. Best-performing content on the site is concise programme descriptions, clear benefit lists and deadline-driven calls-to-action; posts that specify funding amount, equity terms and tangible perks typically attract more applications. Practices to follow: keep company profiles up to date, include traction metrics, and respond quickly to applicant or organiser messages. Practices to avoid: vague programme details, unrealistic equity/funding claims, or spam-like mass job postings, which are often flagged or ignored. No public data could be located about statistically “best days” to post, though most application windows open mid-week (Tues–Thurs) according to accelerator schedules. Founded in 2011, F6S reports having 4M+ founders and 1.3M+ startups registered (Wikipedia, 2023).