# 💰 Funding & Investors

**A directory of platforms to help startups and entrepreneurs secure funding through venture capital, crowdfunding, and grants.**

This directory is part of the [Awesome Launch](./README.md) project, a crowdsourced collection of tools and communities for startups, indie makers, and entrepreneurs.

---

## 📌 Table of Contents

- [💰 Funding \& Investors](#-funding--investors)
  - [📌 Table of Contents](#-table-of-contents)
  - [👼 Angel Investors \& VC](#-angel-investors--vc)
  - [🌍 Crowdfunding Platforms](#-crowdfunding-platforms)
  - [🎯 Grants \& Startup Funding](#-grants--startup-funding)

---

## 👼 Angel Investors & VC

Platforms to connect with investors and venture capitalists.

- **[AngelList](https://angel.co/)** – Find investors, raise funds, and hire talent.
- **[Y Combinator](https://www.ycombinator.com/)** – Apply for YC’s accelerator program and get seed funding.
- **[Techstars](https://www.techstars.com/)** – Global accelerator program with funding opportunities.
- **[Sequoia Capital](https://www.sequoiacap.com/)** – Leading VC firm investing in early-stage startups.

---

## 🌍 Crowdfunding Platforms

Raise money from the public to fund your startup or product.

- **[Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/)** – Crowdfunding platform for creative and tech projects.
- **[Indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/)** – Crowdfunding for early-stage products and startups.
- **[SeedInvest](https://www.seedinvest.com/)** – Equity crowdfunding platform for startups.
- **[Republic](https://republic.com/)** – Crowdfunding for startups with retail investors.
- **[Fundable](https://www.fundable.com/)** – Equity and rewards-based crowdfunding for startups.
- **[WeFunder](https://wefunder.com/)** – Equity crowdfunding for startups, allowing non-accredited investors to participate.
- **[Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/)** – Transparent funding platform for open source projects and community initiatives.

---

## 🎯 Grants & Startup Funding

Non-dilutive funding opportunities for startups.

- **[F6S Grants](https://www.f6s.com/grants)** – Find grants and funding for startups worldwide.
- **[Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)](https://www.sbir.gov/)** – U.S. government funding program for startups.
- **[Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/)** – Search for federal grants for businesses.

📢 **Want to contribute?**  
Submit a pull request or suggest new resources in the issues section!