Investor Outreach Emails
VC Cold Email Template
VCs receive hundreds of pitches. This template cuts through by leading with your most impressive traction and demonstrating clear alignment with their investment thesis.
Subject Line Options
{{company}} - {{impressive metric}}Intro: {{company}} ({{one line description}}){{metric}} to {{bigger metric}} in {{timeframe}}{{industry}} startup - {{key differentiator}}{{notable thing}} - seeking {{round}} introEmail Template
Hi {{firstName}},
Im the founder of {{company}}. We {{brief description in under 10 words}}.
**Traction:**
- {{Most impressive metric}}
- {{Second impressive metric}}
- {{Growth rate or momentum indicator}}
**Why now:** {{1 sentence on market timing}}
**Why you:** I saw your investment in {{portfolio company}} - we share the thesis that {{specific thesis alignment}}.
Were raising a {{amount}} {{round type}} to {{what youll do with funds}}. {{Notable angels/investors if any}} have committed.
Would you have 20 minutes this week to learn more?
Best,
{{yourName}}
{{company}} | {{website}}Replace items in {{brackets}} with your specific information.
Why This Template Works
- Leads with traction - numbers first
- Extremely concise - respects their time
- Shows thesis alignment with their portfolio
- Clear ask with specific time commitment
Best Practices
- -Only email investors who invest in your stage/sector
- -Lead with your most impressive metric
- -Keep it under 150 words total
- -Reference their portfolio or thesis specifically
When to Use
- When you have meaningful traction to share
- Targeting thesis-aligned investors
- When warm intros arent available
When NOT to Use
- Pre-traction (focus on building first)
- Investors who dont invest in your space
- When warm intro is possible
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