Massachusetts Founders Network

The Massachusetts Founders Network (MFN) is an initiative dedicated to supporting startup founders across Massachusetts by providing equitable access to resources essential for business growth. MFN offers valuable networking opportunities, resources, mentorship, and a supportive community for startup founders in the state.

MFN aims to bridge the gap in resource availability, ensuring that all startup founders, regardless of their location within Massachusetts, company stage, or business sector, have access to the support they need. The network focuses on leveling the playing field concerning connections, capital, and other essential resources, creating an environment where founders can expand their networks and learn from one another.

Members of MFN benefit from a wide array of resources, including:

These offerings are designed to help founders navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and accelerate the growth of their startups.

MFN is a project of Lever, a startup accelerator based in North Adams, Massachusetts. The initiative is supported by funding from and collaboration with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, based in Westborough. An advisory board of successful founders and ecosystem leaders throughout the state contributes to building and guiding MFN.

MFN welcomes all startup founders seeking resources and community. To determine if joining MFN would benefit your startup, consider the following questions:

If you answered "yes" to these questions, MFN might be a valuable resource for your business. The network is particularly beneficial for enterprises such as clean tech startups with prototype-stage hardware solutions, health tech startups developing applications for patient support, and fintech startups building software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for financial institutions.