
7 Ways Smart Founders Build a Powerful Investor Network (and Why Our Investor Database Changes the Game)

- By Yohann Merran
October 23rd, 2025


The fundraising truth nobody tells you early enough If you’ve ever tried raising capital, you already know: it’s not just about your deck, it’s about your network. Investor network...
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When I started fundraising, I hit a wall almost immediately. Every founder I knew kept saying the same thing, "You need a warm intro." But no one ever explained how to actually get one, especially if ...
