Investor Outreach Email Templates

Subject:

Quick ask — intro to {{investorName}}?

Body:

Hi {{firstName}},

I noticed you're connected with {{investorName}} at {{fundName}}. We're raising a seed round for {{yourCompany}} — we help [target customer] solve [problem] and have $[revenue] in ARR after 8 months.

Would you be comfortable making a warm intro? I've drafted a short blurb below you can forward if it's easier:

"{{yourName}} is the founder of {{yourCompany}}, which does [one-liner]. They're raising a seed round and I thought you two should connect."

Totally understand if the timing isn't right. Appreciate you either way.

Best,
{{yourName}}

Subject:

{{yourCompany}} — $[metric] in {{timeframe}}, raising seed

Body:

Hi {{firstName}},

I'm {{yourName}}, founder of {{yourCompany}}. We're building [one-liner description] and have hit $[metric] in {{timeframe}} with zero paid acquisition.

I'm reaching out because your investment in [portfolio company] tells me you understand this space. We're raising $[amount] to [specific use of funds].

Would you have 20 minutes this week or next for a quick call? Happy to send our deck ahead of time.

Thanks,
{{yourName}}

Subject:

Monthly update from {{yourCompany}} — {{headline metric}}

Body:

Hi {{firstName}},

Quick update from {{yourCompany}} — wanted to share where we are since we're planning to raise in Q{{quarter}}:

- Revenue: $[revenue] MRR (up [percent]% MoM)
- Customers: {{count}} paying accounts
- Key win: {{milestone}}

We're not formally fundraising yet but starting conversations with investors who know the [industry] space. Would love to be on your radar.

Happy to share more details if this is interesting.

Best,
{{yourName}}

Subject:

Following up — {{yourCompany}} seed round

Body:

Hi {{firstName}},

Thanks for taking {{mutualContact}}'s intro — I really appreciate it. As mentioned, we're building {{yourCompany}} to [solve problem] for [target customer].

Here's a quick snapshot:
- {{metric1}}
- {{metric2}}
- {{metric3}}

I've attached our deck. Would love to find 25 minutes to walk you through our approach and answer any questions.

What does your calendar look like this week?

Best,
{{yourName}}