Raise Millions by Hustle Fund VC Page 103 What’s the key takeaway? Your investor CRM is a critical tool for successful fundraising. ● All your contacts are in one place with detailed information ● All interactions your team has had with each person are tracked so everyone is on the same page ● It tracks where everyone is in the fundraising process and gives reminders on when to follow up. Start your investor CRM as soon as possible. Like, now. There are paid CRM tools out there to track opens and clicks on emails. But to keep things simple, start with a basic spreadsheet. We created a free template that you can use as inspiration. Create an investor newsletter Whether they committed capital or turned down the opportunity to invest, invite all the investors you connect with to join your investor newsletter. This is a monthly update on what’s happening in your startup. This newsletter has two benefits: 1. It keeps your existing investors engaged – and helps you make important asks when you need support. hustlefund.vc / @hustlefundvc