Fundraising
What investors look for in a five-minute pitch
We asked 30 investors who attend our nights what makes them lean in — and what makes them check their phone.
May 14, 20266 min
Playbooks, city guides and field notes for founders, investors and operators. Written by the team that runs the rooms.
A founder's field guide to getting more out of the room than a free drink — before, during and after the event.
We asked 30 investors who attend our nights what makes them lean in — and what makes them check their phone.
Where early capital is actually moving this year, ranked by deal velocity and the density of angels who show up.
Eight hundred fifty nights of data on guest ratios, room size, and why the cheese plate matters more than the agenda.
A practical on-ramp for operators who want to angel invest — sourcing, sizing, and not embarrassing yourself.
The funds, the spaces, the WhatsApp groups and the one canal-side cafe where half the seed deals get talked through.
Anatomy of the investor email that gets answered — and the seven that get archived in under two seconds.
How three founders in our directory turned a single pitch night into a launch list — without being annoying.