Mastering Cold Emails to Investors: Tips from Michael Seibel

Name: Mastering Cold Emails to Investors: Tips from Michael Seibel
Uploaded: 2023-03-09 21:05:48
Description: 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.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "How To Cold Email Investors - Michael Seibel" by Y Combinator

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.