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David Beckett @ EU-Startups · 10/14/2024 07:57 EDT

Do cold pitches work? How to successfully contact investors for the first time

While a warm introduction is ideally the best way to connect with an investor, in many cases, that’s not an option. Many founders must rely on cold pitches to reach investors. A cold pitch is an unsolicited message to an investor with whom you have no prior relationship. It’s your first attempt to grab their ...

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