David Rakusan ·
How to Get Warm Intros to Investors in 2026: A Founder's Playbook
Most venture money moves through people the investor already trusts, and only about 10% of deals come inbound from founders. This guide covers what a warm introduction actually does, who can give you one (your loose acquaintances and the investor's own portfolio founders), how to earn intros from a standing start, how to write a forwardable blurb, and how to make each introduction count.