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✉️ Strategy

Cold Email vs Warm Intros: The Numbers That Actually Matter

Cold email gets a 5% open rate. Warm intros convert 8x higher. We break down the data, the cost, and when each one works for an early-stage raise.

19 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
🔍 Strategy

The 7 Signals VCs Look For Before Replying to Your Email

Open rates, deck plays, founder-LinkedIn views — there are signals VCs use to triage cold inbound. Knowing them tells you what to send first.

10 Apr 2026 · 7 min read