Raise Millions by Hustle Fund VC Page 138 through LinkedIn, Twitter, and Angelist. Or offline through live events. ● Ask for warm intros: Investors are more likely to take a meeting with someone who has been recommended to them. If you don’t know anyone, one tactic is to build a relationship with one of the investor’s portfolio company CEOs. ● Send cold emails: Research relevant investors in your industry and send them a short email. Include a line about your business, a few bullet points about your value proposition and traction, and end with a clear call to action. ● Have an elevator pitch ready: It should be concise, impress with a few key facts, and end with a specific call to action. It's not about closing money on the spot but more about driving enough interest to have a proper meeting. Pitch your startup ● Have your first VC meeting on Zoom. Show your real background. Don’t worry about presenting your pitch deck. Listen to their story and weave their comments into your pitch. ● Expect questions about your team, the problem you’re solving, your solution, market size, customer acquisition, traction, and fundraising plans. Look at tough questions as a sign that hustlefund.vc / @hustlefundvc