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Good investor research starts with the fundraising strategy.
Recently, I prepared a targeted investor research sample for a seed-stage deep-tech hardware startup.
Instead of building a generic list of VCs, I first worked from the company’s actual requirements:
Investor types
Strategic angels • Micro-VCs • Deep-Tech / Hard-Tech funds
Focus areas
Advanced materials • Energy storage • Aerospace • Climate-tech
Target regions
USA • Europe • Singapore / Southeast Asia
Fundraising context
$500K Seed round, with an initial $50K-$150K tranche focused on a 90-day hardware sprint.
I then researched and qualified investors around sector fit, stage, geography, investment focus and relevance to the company’s technology.
After reviewing the sample, the founder shared:
“The selection seems well-thought-out and a good fit for our target industries.”
For me, that's the difference between finding investors and finding relevant investors.
Research first. Qualification second. Outreach after that.
Let's connect.
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