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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Use a company email address that includes your name when reaching out to investors.

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How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel

09/24/19

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Send your cold email from a company email address that includes your name to ensure clarity and professionalism.

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Y Combinator Cast

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

To get that first meeting with investors, leverage your network and seek introductions rather than cold emailing.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

While attaching a deck to your email is acceptable, it's not required. If you do attach one, use a common format that investors are familiar with.

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Carolynn Levy

09/20/19

@ Y Combinator

Communication with investors is crucial, as they expect you to turn their investment into a successful business, and maintaining that relationship is key.

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Geoff Ralston

10/11/18

@ Y Combinator

The best way to connect with investors is through a mutual connection, ideally someone who has already invested in your company, as this provides a strong introduction.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Make your cold email to investors short enough to read in 60 seconds or less to ensure it gets read.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Avoid sending multiple follow-ups in quick succession; trust that if your email is concise, investors will read it and decide whether to respond.

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Michael Seibel

09/24/19

@ Y Combinator

Always describe what your company does in your email; many founders fail to do this, which can lead to missed opportunities.

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Alfred Lin

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Spend time getting to know your investors before allowing them to invest in your company, as the journey can be long and complex.