Personal outreach to Angel Investors

Focus on 1:1 communications to secure early commitments before your public launch. This personal approach builds the foundation for your campaign's success.

Initial momentum attracts additional investors. Your connections—friends, business contacts, customers, and existing angels—are most likely to take that first step before seeing broader traction.

Step-by-step process

1. Set clear goals

• Number of personal messages: _____
• Target investment volume: _____ (aim for 25% of your funding goal)

2. Prepare Your Resources

• Set up a calendar link for investor meetings
• Block dedicated time for investor calls
• Refine your pitch and prepare for common questions
• Organize follow-up materials

3. Build Your Investor List

Create a spreadsheet or CRM list with 50+ potential investors including:

• Check size potential
• Relationship strength
• Contact information
• Follow-up status

4. Outreach templates

For close connections:

Hi [Name], [personal reference]. I'm opening a funding round for [company] on SeedBlink and wanted to give you early access before we go public. You can view our private campaign here: [link]. Would you be free to discuss this week?

For those needing updates:

Hi [Name],

[Personal connection reminder]

I wanted to share that [company] recently achieved [milestone]. We're now raising [amount] on SeedBlink to [next goal].

As someone who [relationship], I wanted to offer you early access before our public launch: [link]

Happy to schedule a 15-minute call to discuss: [calendar link]

Regards,
[Your name]

For more distant connections:‍

Hi [Name],

[Brief personal connection]

Exciting news: [Company] has just launched a private funding round on SeedBlink!

Over the past [period], we've achieved:
- [Key metric/traction point]
- [Major business milestone]
- [Customer or revenue highlight]
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As an early supporter, we're offering you exclusive access to invest before our public launch. View our campaign here: [SeedBlink link]
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Why invest? We're [key value proposition] in the [X billion] [industry] market, with plans to [growth strategy].

Questions? Reply directly or book a quick call: [calendar link]

Best regards,
[Your name]
[Title], [Company]

5. Follow up systematically

• Track all interactions in your spreadsheet
• Follow up at least twice with non-responders
• Send prompt thank-you messages to investors
• Share progress updates as commitments build

Remember:
Personal outreach takes time but yields the highest conversion rates. Your existing relationships are your most valuable asset during this crucial phase.