Most first-time founders make the mistake of spamming investors. Here’s how to write a cold email that actually gets a response.

Golden Rules:

• Keep it short (under 150 words)

• Personalize based on their past investments

• Have a clear ask (demo call, intro, feedback)

Template 1: “Investor You Admire”

Subject: Loved your investment in [Company Name] — Quick intro

Hi [Investor Name],
I’m [Your Name], founder of [Startup Name]. We’re building a [one-liner].

I noticed your investment in [similar company]. Would love to share what we’re doing, think [compare or highlight difference].

Would you be open to a quick 15-min call this week?

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