Last updated: May 10, 2023

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This guide is meant to help startup founders start a conversation with their first startup investor.

In this guide, you'll get access to:

• Methodologies to get warm introductions to potential investors.
• A list of online platforms with investor databases.
• A list of over 100 incubators, accelerators, and investors in popular cities
• Cold email templates that you can send to potential investors.

Table of Contents

🤝 Getting Warm Introductions

Your best shot at raising funds is always through a warm introduction because investors are more likely to trust a founder who is backed by a trusted source. However, not everyone has the privilege of having startup investors in their network. Here are two proven pathways you can use to get warm introductions to startup investors.

Method 1: Looking for mutual connections on LinkedIn

Method 2: Connecting with funded founders using AngelList, Crunchbase, LinkedIn