Use this template to ask for VC intros | by Raimonds Kulbergs

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1. If the introduction is made, make sure to schedule a call. In case of a negative response — either by the founder or the investor — thank them or their time and move on. Trying to convince them otherwise would rarely help. “1–2 is a good starting point.” Forwardable email template

   In Asking for introductions

2. I regularly get requests from founders to introduce them to investors. I am almost always happy to help with that. Usually, I connect them with investors, who have invested in my startups, or whom I’m otherwise in touch with. “For best results, you need to follow this golden rule: you want to make it as easy as possible for them to make the intro — ideally, be able to forward to relevant investors in 15 seconds or less.” Typical mistakes when asking for intros

   In Forwardable introduction copy

3. However, too often I see these typical mistakes, which make it difficult for me to help out with an intro: “However, they might include the forwardable email in the very same thread on a completely unrelated topic and subject line.” When having a conversation on Linkedin, WhatsApp or Telegram, the founder shares the contents of the forwardable email in the messaging app itself.

   In Forwardable introduction copy

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