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Requests

What people in venture are asking for

Investors ask scouts for deals. Scouts offer to source for funds. Founders ask for a lead. Every request and offer has its own short form, so you can tell in one look whether you can help.

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kinds of request and offer, each with its own short form
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groups, from deals and capital to hiring and services
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roles they are written for, from scouts and angels to LPs and founders
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Start from what you do

The requests people like you post most, and the ones you are best placed to answer.

You invest

You scout

You are raising

You build and operate

16 kinds

Deals and scouting

Investors asking for deals, people offering to source them, and companies changing hands

Acquisition targetsCompanies or teams that match your thesisBuyer for secondary sharesQualified buyers for your sharesDealflow from scoutsCurated deals matched to your thesisScout for fundsFunds that want you sourcing for themDeal intel before investingHonest reads before you commitSecondary shares to buyQuality positions for saleAngel deal accessAccess to angel and portfolio dealsScout for a program or acceleratorPrograms that want you sourcingRegion-specific dealflowDeals from the region you coverBuyer for a startupBuyers who fit your companyMerger with a peerPeers open to combiningWind-down asset saleBuyers for the remaining assetsAcqui-hireAcquirers who want the teamTechnology licensingPartners to license your technologyJoint venture partnerA partner for a joint ventureBuyer or seller of a digital assetA counterparty for the deal

21 kinds

Raising capital

Founders looking for leads, checks, intros and a second read on terms

Co-investor for a roundCo-investors to complete the roundIntro to a funderA warm path to the right investorLead investor for a roundA lead investor to anchor your roundTerm sheet reviewA second read on your termsBridge or extension capitalCapital to extend your runwayGrant or non-dilutive capital intelA map of grants and non-dilutive optionsVenture debt or non-dilutive runwayNon-dilutive runway for your companyGrant funding helpGrants you can actually winAngel check for pre-seedAngels writing pre-seed checksStrategic or corporate investorCorporates that invest in your spaceReference on an investorHonest references from foundersHelp building the data roomA clean, investor-ready data roomPitch deck reviewSharp feedback on your pitchWarm path into a target investorAn intro to the investor you wantConvertible or SAFE structuring helpThe right terms for your raiseCrowdfunding or community round helpHelp running a community raiseDown round or restructuring guidanceA path through a hard roundAccelerator or incubator admissionPrograms that fit your stagePublic grant program matchPublic grants you qualify forInventory or trade financingCapital against your inventoryEquity or cap-table administrationA clean, managed cap table

18 kinds

Funds and LPs

Managers raising, LPs allocating and syndicates filling

Emerging managers to backDebut and early funds to backAllocation in a hot roundAccess to a round that is hard to get intoFund formation and legal setupHelp standing up your fundGPs raising a fundManagers seeking commitmentsAngels for a syndicateAngels to join the syndicateCornerstone for a fund-of-fundsCornerstone capital for your fund-of-fundsFund administration helpOperators to run fund administrationAnchor LP for a first closeAn LP to anchor your first closeLP advisory or reference on a GPCandid references from other LPsCo-LP for a club dealCo-investors for the club dealInvestors for a rolling SPVRecurring investors for your SPVCo-investment rights from a fundFunds offering co-investmentLP introsWarm paths to LPs whose thesis fits yoursLP commitments for a fundLPs to commit to your fundPlacement agent or fundraising helpHelp raising your fundTreasury or capital deployment adviceA plan for deploying capitalDistribution or DPI strategy helpA plan to return capitalAnnual meeting or LP communications helpPolished updates for your LPs

28 kinds

Roles and hiring

Venture roles, founding teams and fractional work

Executive hireVetted leaders for the roleBoard memberBoard candidates for your stageVenture partner or scout roleFunds that want you as a venture partnerFractional executivePart-time leadership for a gapRecruiter for a searchA recruiter to run the searchTalent pipeline from a communityA steady source of candidatesInterim or crisis leadershipA leader to steady the shipDomain hire from a regulated fieldTalent from a regulated fieldStartup advisor rolesAdvisory seats matched to your expertiseIndependent board seatsBoards that fit your backgroundFractional executive workCompanies that want your time part-timeFull-time startup rolesFull-time roles that fit youJoin a startup as co-founderTeams looking for a cofounder like youCo-founder searchA co-founder with complementary skillsOperating partner role at a fundFunds that want an operating partnerConsulting or freelance workClients for your servicesFirst commercial hireA first commercial hire who can sellEntrepreneur-in-residence roleFunds offering a residencyFounding engineerAn engineer to build the first versionSpeaking or teaching gigsStages and courses that want youEarly team for a new ventureEarly teammates for a new ventureResidency or fellowshipPrograms that fund your workCo-founder matching poolPotential cofounders to meetRegional co-founder or first hireA first hire on the groundHiring or interview process designA sharper way to hireFractional CFO or finance helpFinance leadership part-timeChief of staffA right hand to run pointExecutive assistantTime back through great support

19 kinds

Mentors, coaches and peers

People offering what they know, and people looking for it

Peer group or mastermindA trusted circle of peersFounder dinner or meetupFounders to gather around the tableAccountability partnerSomeone to keep you on trackTravel or conference buddySomeone to navigate the event withSounding board or peer mentorA peer to think things through withMentorship offeredPeople who want what you knowAdvisor for the companyA domain advisor for a specific gapSpecial-interest communityPeople who share your interestSupport for a specific life situationPeople who have been through itDiaspora network connectionConnections in the communityUnderrepresented-founder networkA community of founders like youExecutive coachA coach for your leadershipFounder wellbeing or burnout supportSupport for the hard stretchesPerformance or health coachA coach for body and focusPublic-speaking or pitch coachSharper delivery on stageMedia or interview trainingConfidence in interviewsPersonal brand buildingA stronger public presenceProductivity or operating-systems helpA calmer operating rhythmNegotiation preparationA plan to get a better deal

34 kinds

Customers and go-to-market

First customers, pilots, partners and distribution

Corporate innovation or scouting partnerStartups that fit your innovation themeIntro to a customerWarm paths to design partners and buyersDesign partnerCustomers to build alongsideBeachhead market intelA read on your first marketDistribution or channel partnerPartners who can distribute for youReseller or affiliatePartners who sell on your behalfPilot or proof-of-concept siteA site to prove it outReference customerCustomers who will vouch for youPartnership with an incumbentA deal with an established playerLaunch amplificationReach for your launch dayWaitlist or early-user recruitingFirst users to try your productProcurement or vendor onboarding helpA path through buyer procurementInternational market entryA plan to land in a new countrySocial amplification or collaborationCreators to amplify withAudience or community accessA path to the right audiencePricing or packaging adviceA pricing model that worksGo-to-market motion teardownA critique of your go-to-marketTranslation or localization expertiseExperts to adapt your productLocal operator or market guideOperators who know the marketCross-border expansion partnerA partner to expand abroadEmerging-market entry intelA read on a new marketWhite-label or OEM partnerPartners to resell under their brandCo-marketing partnerBrands to market alongsidePaid-ads or performance partnerA team to run performance adsSEO and content engineA content machine for organic growthOutbound or SDR-as-a-serviceA team to run outboundConversion or funnel optimizationBetter conversion through your funnelCreator or influencer promotionInfluencers to reach your audienceCommunity building or managementSomeone to grow and run itPositioning or messaging strategistA strategist for your messagingLifecycle or retention marketingBetter retention and lifecycle flowsReferral or viral-loop designA loop that drives referralsApp-store or mobile-growth helpMore installs and app-store tractionSales enablement or playbookA repeatable way to sell

20 kinds

Expert input, media and research

Expert calls, journalists, researchers and hosts looking for people

Documentary or book interviewPeople to interview for your projectPaid expert callA one-off call with someone who has done itSource for a storyOperators who can speak to your angleExpert quote or commentCredible voices for your pieceSurvey or study respondentsThe right people to answerInterview subject for researchPeople to interview for your researchData or dataset accessThe data you need to buildSector expert for an investment thesisExperts to pressure-test your thesisMarket sizing or analyst inputMarket sizing you can trustAcademic collaboratorResearchers to collaborate withFact-check or source verificationA careful read on your factsWhistleblower or sensitive tip channelInsiders willing to talk, on your termsMedia coverageJournalists who cover your spacePodcast guest slotShows that want your storyConference or event speaker slotStages that want your talkAward or list nominationAwards and lists to put you forwardNewsletter or column featureWriters who will feature youCase study or testimonial subjectCustomers for a case studyThought-leadership ghostwritingA writer for your ideasCurriculum or course feedbackA read on your course

23 kinds

Services and providers

Lawyers, accountants, agencies and specialists

Specialist contractorA contractor for a narrow jobEquity or comp design helpA fair, competitive comp planStartup lawyerA lawyer who knows startupsDevelopment or engineering agencyA team to build it for youImmigration or visa helpA path through immigrationBrand or PR agencyA team to run your PRTechnical architecture reviewA senior read on your stackCode or security auditA careful look at your codeRegulatory or compliance readA check on the rules that applyPeer review of a technical approachExperts to vet your approachTooling or vendor recommendationThe right tools for the jobOperational playbookA playbook for running opsCo-living or co-workingA place to live or workAccounting and taxAccountants who know startupsDesign or branding agencyA team for your brand and productIP, patent, or trademark helpProtection for what you have builtBanking, cards, or financial infrastructureThe right financial stackInsurance for startupsCoverage built for startupsOffice, lab, or physical spaceOffice or lab space that fitsCustomer support or BPO setupA team to run customer supportLocal regulatory or licensing guideA guide to local licensesCity or hub relocation helpA soft landing in a new hubAnalytics or attribution setupAttribution you can trust

14 kinds

Health, public sector and regulated fields

Clinical, regulatory and public-sector paths

Industry input for policyOperators the rules will affectClinical or medical advisorMedical expertise for your productClinical trial participantParticipants for your trialPatient or condition communityPatients who fit your conditionKey opinion leader (KOL)A respected voice in your fieldRegulatory pathway (FDA/CE) helpA path through FDA or CEReimbursement or payer strategyA reimbursement plan that worksLab, manufacturing, or CRO partnerA partner to run your studiesHealth data or EHR accessThe clinical data you needRegulator or agency introA path to the right agencyGovernment or public-sector pilotA public-sector site to pilotEconomic development or relocation incentiveIncentives to move or expandStandards or industry-body engagementA seat at the standards tablePublic-private partnershipA public-private deal

9 kinds

Hardware and supply chain

Making, sourcing and certifying physical products

Contract manufacturerA factory to make your productComponent or material sourcingSuppliers for parts and materialsPrototype or fabrication helpA shop to build your prototypeLogistics or fulfillment partnerA partner to ship your productPackaging or industrial designDesigners for your product packagingProduct certification or compliance testingA path to certificationQuality inspection or supply-chain auditEyes on your supply chainSupplier diversification or reshoringBackup and reshored suppliersHardware engineering or EE/ME helpEE or ME help for your build