How do I contact venture capital?

1. Follow the VC’s contact rules for application. Before blindly sending in your proposals, make sure you know how the VC firm you’re contacting wants material submitted.
2. Cold call after you submit your materials. The best cold call is the follow-up call.
3. Secure a personal introduction if you can.
4. Provide key information.

Is venture capital regulated in the UK?

All private equity and venture capital firms in the UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

How many VC firms are there in the UK?

There are currently 327 active venture capital (VC) funds in the UK that are investing in the UK’s most ambitious and innovative startups, and supporting them to scale their businesses. Venture funds are focused on more early stage, high-risk and high-reward investments than other types of investment funds.

How do I email a VCs?

As VC Sean Park says, “Think of your email as an elevator speech. You should only provide the key points.” So write a few short sentences about why your brand even exists. Keep it short and sweet; no more than 2–3 sentences max.

How do you connect a VC?

Top 5 Ways to Connect with VC’s

1. Get social and start reading. Every relationship starts with someone taking the first step.
2. Play 6 degrees of separation. One of the best ways to meet someone is through a trusted introduction.
3. Meet up at conferences.
4. Network your heart out.
5. PR yourself.

Is venture capitalist legal?

Venture capitalists and their private equity firms are regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Venture capital is subject to the same basic regulations as other forms of private securities investments.

Are Dragons Den venture capitalists?

Entrepreneurs pitch for investment in the Den from our Dragons, five venture capitalists willing to invest their own money in exchange for equity.