Dec 13, 2024
How to Get a Warm VC Intro (and Actually Land the Meeting)
Fundraising is brutal — but warm intros change the game. They get you 10x the response rate of cold emails. Here’s a tactical playbook to nail it.
🔥 How to Get a Warm VC Intro (and Actually Land the Meeting)
Fundraising is brutal — but warm intros change the game. They get you 10x the response rate of cold emails. Here’s a tactical playbook to nail it:
🔑 1. Warm Intros > Cold Outreach
Yes, cold DMs and emails can work — but warm intros still rule. VCs trust their network more than a random pitch.
👉 Ask founders they’ve backed.
👉 Tap friendly investors, ex-colleagues, or advisors.
👉 Use tools like Conduit, Signal, or VC portfolio maps to find mutual connections.
🧠 2. Build a Relationship First
Before the intro, do your homework.
→ Follow the investor on X (Twitter) or LinkedIn.
→ Like + comment on their posts for 1–2 weeks.
→ Reference a recent deal or opinion they shared — relevance builds trust.
This way, when your name comes up, it’s familiar — not random.
🎯 3. Make the Intro Request Frictionless
Your contact is doing you a favor — make it brain-dead simple to forward.
Keep it short (under 150 words), and include:
A 1-line description of your startup
Traction proof (users, revenue, waitlist)
A bold, clear ask (“We’re raising $500K pre-seed and would love to chat”)
Deck or Notion link (never ask if they want the deck — just include it)
📊 4. Turn the Intro Into a Call
When the intro hits:
Reply fast (within 1–2 hours)
Say thank you
Propose 2–3 time slots
Keep it short, upbeat, and confident
No reply after 5 days? Bump once, politely. If still no response, move on. Don’t burn bridges — timing is everything.
