Getting Warm Introductions to Investors
Warm introductions are 10x more effective than cold outreach. Learn how to leverage your network to get introduced to the right investors.
How to Ask for Introductions
The Introduction Request Template
"Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm raising [amount] for [company] to [brief description of use]. Given your experience with [relevant connection], I'd love an introduction to [investor name] if you think there might be a fit. I've attached a brief deck. Happy to provide any other context that would be helpful. Thanks!"
Making It Easy for Your Network
Provide Clear Context
- • Brief description of your startup (1-2 sentences)
- • Why you're raising and how much
- • Why this specific investor makes sense
- • Attach a short deck or one-pager
Draft the Introduction Email
Write the email for them to forward, making it easy to say yes:
"I'd like to introduce you to [Founder], who's building [brief description]. [1-2 sentences about why it's interesting]. [Founder] is raising [amount] and I thought it might be worth a conversation given your interest in [relevant area]."