A Tactical Guide for Investor Outreach & Pitching in 2025

Learn what investors prioritize - from team strength and market opportunity to scalability - and master effective outreach strategies. Get step-by-step guidance on crafting compelling pitches, demonstrating traction, and building lasting investor partnerships for sustainable growth.

The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

Gagan Biyani

Udemy (IPO, 2021)
Oddbox wouldn't exist without the Founder Institute. FI gave me the structure I needed to take Oddbox from idea to MVP but also pushed, challenged and guided me through the steps, insecurities and excitement of building an impact-led business.

Emilie Vanpoperinghe

Oddbox (£20M in funding)
The Founder Institute was instrumental in helping us understand how to validate our idea in the market, and helped us develop the entrepreneurial mindset required to build a startup.

Renato Paquet

Polen (top 10 in Open Startups Ranking)

Target the right investors at your startup stage

Secure warm introductions and optimize cold outreach

Craft data-driven pitches that showcase your potential

Address common investor objections effectively

Negotiate favorable terms and build lasting relationships

Structure follow-on investment opportunities

Your Essential Guide to Fundraising

Position your startup to stand out to investors
Reduce fundraising stress with proven frameworks
Build investor confidence in your execution ability
Nurture valuable long-term investor relationships

Navigate Fundraising Like a Pro

Learn proven strategies for crafting a compelling pitch deck, securing warm introductions, and delivering presentations that resonate with investors in 2025's competitive landscape. Get the tools you need to stand out and close your round.

About the Founder Institute

The Founder Institute is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, we have helped tens of thousands of employees and new/ idea-stage entrepreneurs validate, test, and launch startups worth an estimated $20BN. Our mission is to activate and empower talented and motivated entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses worldwide

200+ cities

35,000+ Mentors & Advisors

$1.85BN+ in Portfolio Funding

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.