Mastering Cold Emails to Investors: Tips from Michael Seibel

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TLDR Keep cold emails to investors short and readable, focusing on the problem you're solving, your solution, and any launch or growth, and to use simple language, a standard pitch deck format, and avoid overwhelming investors with too much information in the initial exchange.

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    Keep cold emails to investors short and readable in 60 seconds or less, focusing on the problem you're solving, your solution, and any launch or growth.
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    Pitching to investors? Use simple language, send emails from a company email with your name, and make sure investors can access your information.
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    Use a standard pitch deck format when seeking investment in Silicon Valley to avoid deviating from industry norms.
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    Focus on starting a conversation with investors by tracking email open rates and avoiding overwhelming them with too much information in the initial exchange.
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    Don't pressure investors into a low-quality meeting by requesting an in-person meeting immediately, as they may have different engagement styles and comfort levels.
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    Investors prefer short and enticing cold emails, so avoid multiple follow-ups and skip describing your company to increase the chances of getting a reply.
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