Building Your Target Investor List
A targeted investor list is your roadmap to funding success. Learn how to research, qualify, and prioritize investors who are most likely to invest in your startup.
Research Criteria
Investment Stage & Size
- • Do they invest at your stage? (pre-seed, seed, Series A, etc.)
- • Is your ask within their typical check size range?
- • Do they lead rounds or just participate?
- • How many deals do they do per year?
Industry & Thesis
- • Do they have experience in your industry?
- • Have they invested in similar companies?
- • What's their investment thesis and focus areas?
- • Do they avoid competing portfolio companies?
Geography & Network
- • Do they invest in your geographic region?
- • Do you have any mutual connections?
- • Can they provide relevant introductions and partnerships?
- • What value do they add beyond capital?