If you're building a startup in the U.S., you're in one of the most investor-rich ecosystems in the world. But that also means competition is fierce. Here’s how you can stand out.

1. Start with Founder-Friendly Investors

Look for those who:

• Write early-stage cheques ($25k–$250k)

• Have founder/operator backgrounds

• Invest solo or via syndicates

Use databases like FundMe.co.in to filter by cheque size, investment stage, and sector.

2. Use Tech Tools

• Crunchbase (great for trends)

• FundMe.co.in (global access + filtering)

• Signal (by NFX) to find intros

3. Find Investors by Thesis

Many investors have blogs, podcasts, or X (Twitter) posts that show what they’re into (e.g., “AI in healthcare”).

Search keywords like:

“Seed investor for climate SaaS”
“U.S. angel investors 2025”

Get started with curated lists on FundMe.co.in.