CONTACT_PLAINTEXT.VC:
Building for the unsexy but necessary and beyond? We want to hear from you.
[GENERAL_INQUIRIES]
General questions, partnership inquiries, press
[PITCH_SUBMISSIONS]
Investment opportunities, pitch decks, funding requests
[PORTFOLIO_SUPPORT]
For existing portfolio companies only
[MEDIA_PRESS]
Media inquiries, speaking requests, quotes
PITCH_SUBMISSION_GUIDELINES:
What to include in your email:
Email template:
We're [COMPANY_NAME], and we [ONE_LINE_DESCRIPTION].
Problem: [SPECIFIC_BUSINESS_PROBLEM_YOU_SOLVE]
Solution: [HOW_YOU_SOLVE_IT]
Traction: [ARR/CUSTOMERS/GROWTH_METRICS]
Stage: [SEED/SERIES_A/B] - Raising $[AMOUNT]
Attached is our pitch deck. Would love to discuss.
Best,
[YOUR_NAME]
[YOUR_TITLE]
[CONTACT_INFO]
RESPONSE_TIMES:
*Timeline assumes mutual fit and complete information
WHAT_WE_WANT_TO_HEAR:
Tell us about customers who are currently paying for broken solutions
Quantify the business impact your solution delivers
Show us customers are willing to pay and stick around
Demonstrate deep understanding of the problem space
Show how the business can grow efficiently
Convince us this is a billion-dollar opportunity
FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS:
Q: What stage companies do you invest in?
A: Primarily Seed and Series A. Occasionally pre-seed for exceptional teams with domain expertise.
Q: How much do you typically invest?
A: $500K - $5M initial investment, with reserves for follow-on rounds.
Q: Do you lead rounds?
A: Yes, we can lead or co-lead rounds. We prefer to take board seats in companies where we invest significantly.
Q: What value do you add beyond capital?
A: Go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales expertise, technical architecture review, and access to our network of operators and customers.
Q: Do you invest outside the US?
A: We focus on US companies, but will consider international companies with strong US market presence or expansion plans.
OFFICE_LOCATION:
San Francisco Office:
Meeting Policy:
Ready to pitch us?
If you're solving for the unsexy but necessary and beyond in B2B, we want to hear from you. The less glamorous, the better.