How do you maintain a relationship with VCs after your pitch?

1 Follow up promptly

The first thing you should do after your pitch is to send a thank you email to the VCs who attended. Express your gratitude, restate your value proposition, and attach your pitch deck and any other relevant documents. Keep it short, simple, and professional. Don't forget to ask for feedback and next steps. Ideally, you should follow up within 24 hours of your pitch, while you're still fresh in their minds.

3 Seek advice and feedback

Another way to maintain a relationship with VCs after your pitch is to seek their advice and feedback on specific issues or opportunities that you're facing. This demonstrates that you value their expertise and perspective, and that you're open to learning and improving. It also creates a dialogue and a rapport that can lead to deeper engagement and collaboration. You can ask for advice and feedback via email, phone, or video call, depending on the nature and urgency of the topic.

4 Connect on social media

A more informal way to maintain a relationship with VCs after your pitch is to connect with them on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, or Clubhouse. This allows you to follow their activities, interests, and opinions, and to interact with them on a more personal level. You can like, comment, or share their posts, or join their conversations or events. You can also use social media to showcase your own thought leadership, insights, and achievements, and to attract their attention and curiosity.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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