Best way to contact investors for search capital - email, phone, or both?

by a searcher from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

4 years ago

Hi all, 

When trying to raise capital for the search, what sort of outreach has resulted in the most success? Emails, phone calls, or a bit of both? 

I have heard that conferences are a good way to start conversations with investors as well, but given the current environment, I have no idea when the next one may be. 

Thanks!

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lender from University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Email preferred as a starting point with a teaser.

11 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from China Europe International Business School

I would say that depends on the investor and his/her nationality or profile. Anyways I would start with a linkedin Message.

1 year ago | like reply | 0 likes

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