investor-outreach
Scannednpx machina-cli add skill affaan-m/everything-claude-code/investor-outreach --openclawInvestor Outreach
Write investor communication that is short, personalized, and easy to act on.
When to Activate
- writing a cold email to an investor
- drafting a warm intro request
- sending follow-ups after a meeting or no response
- writing investor updates during a process
- tailoring outreach based on fund thesis or partner fit
Core Rules
- Personalize every outbound message.
- Keep the ask low-friction.
- Use proof, not adjectives.
- Stay concise.
- Never send generic copy that could go to any investor.
Cold Email Structure
- subject line: short and specific
- opener: why this investor specifically
- pitch: what the company does, why now, what proof matters
- ask: one concrete next step
- sign-off: name, role, one credibility anchor if needed
Personalization Sources
Reference one or more of:
- relevant portfolio companies
- a public thesis, talk, post, or article
- a mutual connection
- a clear market or product fit with the investor's focus
If that context is missing, ask for it or state that the draft is a template awaiting personalization.
Follow-Up Cadence
Default:
- day 0: initial outbound
- day 4-5: short follow-up with one new data point
- day 10-12: final follow-up with a clean close
Do not keep nudging after that unless the user wants a longer sequence.
Warm Intro Requests
Make life easy for the connector:
- explain why the intro is a fit
- include a forwardable blurb
- keep the forwardable blurb under 100 words
Post-Meeting Updates
Include:
- the specific thing discussed
- the answer or update promised
- one new proof point if available
- the next step
Quality Gate
Before delivering:
- message is personalized
- the ask is explicit
- there is no fluff or begging language
- the proof point is concrete
- word count stays tight
Source
git clone https://github.com/affaan-m/everything-claude-code/blob/main/.cursor/skills/investor-outreach/SKILL.mdView on GitHub Overview
This skill helps you draft short, personalized investor messages for cold outreach, warm intros, updates, and follow-ups. It targets angels, VCs, strategic investors, and accelerators with concise, investor-facing messaging that emphasizes concrete proof and a low-friction ask.
How This Skill Works
You start by gathering personalization sources (portfolio names, public theses, mutual connections). Then craft a tightly structured email: subject, opener, pitch, concrete ask, and sign-off, using proof over adjectives. Apply a disciplined follow-up cadence and tailor the copy to the fund’s thesis or partner fit.
When to Use It
- writing a cold email to an investor
- drafting a warm intro request
- sending follow-ups after a meeting or no response
- writing investor updates during a process
- tailoring outreach based on fund thesis or partner fit
Quick Start
- Step 1: Gather personalization sources (portfolio, thesis, mutuals).
- Step 2: Draft a structured email: subject, opener, pitch, ask, sign-off.
- Step 3: Schedule follow-ups (day 0, day 4-5 with new data, day 10-12 final).
Best Practices
- Personalize every outbound message.
- Keep the ask low-friction.
- Use proof, not adjectives.
- Stay concise.
- Never send generic copy that could go to any investor.
Example Use Cases
- Cold email to a VC referencing a mutual connection and a portfolio company the investor led a round for.
- Warm intro blurb that cites a shared thesis and a public talk the investor gave on the market.
- Follow-up with a new metric or milestone (e.g., ARR growth or pilot win) after a meeting.
- Investor update summarizing progress, updated traction, and next steps.
- Tailored outreach aligned to a fund’s stated focus and partner interests.
