Qualified introduction
A qualified introduction is a warm introduction between a founder and an investor, scout, customer, advisor, or partner where the introducer has done enough filtering to know the connection is relevant, timely, and credible.
Accurate as of Aug 23, 2026
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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.