🧰 Toolkit: The Ultimate List of Investors For Your Startup (Lists)
Skip the endless Googling—these lists are handpicked and vetted to save you hours.
If you want the full 360° picture, start by reading this playbook—battle-tested by YC & Speedrun founders. If you're just interested in how to find investors for your startup, read below.
How to Find the Right Investors for Your Startup
Securing the right investors is one of the most important moves a founder can make. Whether you're raising your first round or scaling a fast-growing company, partnering with aligned investors can turn your vision into a thriving reality. But where do you actually find them?
This guide walks you through the process—and includes a powerful collection of investor directories, segmented by type and stage: from angels and VCs to family offices, strategic funds, and accelerators.
Why the Right Investor Fit Is Everything
Target Strategically: Focus your outreach on investors who already back companies in your industry and stage.
Save Time: Skip the endless Googling—these lists are handpicked and vetted to save you hours.
Boost Your Odds: The broader your reach (with the right focus), the better your chances of closing the round.
Just one general tip. Don’t settle. If fundraising is going well, use that momentum to push for top-tier investors. Aim high—great investors can make a huge difference over time.
Practical Steps to Start Your Investor Search
Clarify Your Capital Needs: Know how much you're raising and what kind of investor (angel, VC, etc.) fits the round.
Tap Your Network: Reach out to fellow founders, mentors, and ecosystem contacts for intros.
Explore Curated Lists: (Pro tip: the investor directories below are a massive head start.)
Research Investor Interests: Study what deals they’ve done, what they tweet about, and what they’re excited to fund next.
Nail your strategy & First Impression: Polish your pitch deck, sharpen your story, and personalize your approach to each investor. Here is a Guide