Leverage investor networks for warm enterprise introductions with specific targeted asks
VCs and investors have deep networks of enterprise decision-makers. Instead of generic asks, provide specific company names, roles, and draft email blurbs to make introductions effortless. This turns your cap table into an active distribution channel.
When to use
When selling to enterprise buyers and your investors have relevant portfolio connections or personal networks with target accounts
Don't do this
Sending investors vague requests like 'do you know any CIOs?' instead of specific, actionable asks with supporting materials
4 Founders Who Did This
Tapped into a16z investor network with specific asks naming exact companies and CIOs, providing draft email blurbs for investors to forward
Raised Series A at $28M pre-money (could have commanded $50-100M) to attract ideal cap table investors like a16z, Floodgate, John Doerr, Naval Ravikant who could provide warm enterprise introductions
Leveraged First Round Capital's network for warm enterprise introductions to companies like Square, Robinhood, and Hotwire as design partners and first customers
Built genuine relationships with VCs and PE firms by sharing AI expertise without sales agenda, spending 80% of conversations on AI trends