How do I get an intro to a VCs?

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How do I get an intro to a VCs?

The 5-step gameplan:

  1. Reach out to people who got funded by the VCs you want.
  2. Ask them for a 10 minute phone call, or if you can invite them for coffee.
  3. Be awesome when talking to the founders, so they like you and believe you’ve got the stuff.
  4. Ask for an intro.
  5. Repeat 1–4 with until you get an intro.

How do you approach a VC firm?

How Should I Approach a VC I Don’t Know?

  1. Do… Research the VC, his/her firm and their investments.
  2. Do… Reach out to the VC in a way that makes it easy for a VC to respond to your approach.
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  7. Don’t…
  8. Don’t… Name drop, try to create a false sense of urgency, or raise a lot of hype unless you can back it up.
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How do you introduce a VC email?

Introduce Yourself and Your Brand In One Sentence Show your VC who you are and why you’re different from the thousands of offers they receive every day. Make it memorable. Examples: I’m from CatnipUnlimited, the first and only organic farm-to-kitty catnip subscription box for picky feline palates.

How do I find an investor introduction?

The right way

  1. Step 1: Do your homework. Before you meet your contact, have an explicit list of 1-4 people you would like an intro to.
  2. Step 2: Pitch your contact first. Treat them like an investor, even if they’re not.
  3. Step 3: The ask.
  4. Step 4: The reach.
  5. Step 5: Followthrough.

How do I reach out to VC investors?

Look on the portfolio pages of VC sites to see who they’ve invested in, then reach out to the CEOs of those startups and suggest coffee. If that goes well, you can ask for an intro. Use Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see who your target VCs are interacting with, and either find a connection with them or make one.

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How do I get in touch with a VC?

How to Get in Touch with the Venture Capitalist

  1. Follow the VC’s contact rules for application.
  2. Cold call after you submit your materials.
  3. Secure a personal introduction if you can.
  4. Provide key information.

How do I ask an investor for a meeting?

Include the reason why you want to meet (you are looking for feedback, they have a relevant background, you are in a similar industry to a few of their portfolio companies) and a specific call to action (can we meet for a 30 minute coffee, can we have a 15 minute call, can you give me feedback via email).