Investor research
Research on venture firms, angels, investment theses, portfolios, and investor fit.
Mike Cannon-Brookes: How the Atlassian Founder Backs Climate and Tech
Mike Cannon-Brookes turned an Atlassian fortune into a climate crusade, using Grok Ventures, activist stakes, and moonshot tech. Here's a step-by-step
Sam Altman's Investment Portfolio Beyond OpenAI
Explore Sam Altman's investment portfolio beyond OpenAI: his angel bets, YC presidency tactics, and recurring themes. A step-by-step guide for founders to
How to Cold Email a Deep Tech Investor at Lux or DCVC
A step-by-step guide to cold emailing hard-to-reach deep tech investors at Lux Capital and DCVC. Learn how to research the fund, craft a subject line that gets
Alex Hormozi's Investment Portfolio: How Acquisition.com Deploys Capital
A step-by-step breakdown of Alex Hormozi's investment strategy at Acquisition.com. Learn what he looks for, how the firm acquires and invests, and the criteria
Menlo Ventures and the Anthology AI Fund
A step-by-step playbook for AI founders to target the Menlo Ventures Anthology Fund, backed by Anthropic. Learn how to align your startup, craft a winning
The Emerging Manager Boom: What New Funds Mean for Founders
The emerging manager boom is reshaping venture. This step-by-step guide shows founders how to find, qualify, and close capital from new funds, without stalling
How Elon Musk Builds Capital-Intensive Companies
Learn how Elon Musk finances capital-intensive ventures like SpaceX and Tesla using first-principles planning, milestone-driven fundraising, and relentless
Brad Gerstner and the Altimeter Crossover Playbook
A step-by-step guide to Brad Gerstner's crossover investing framework. Learn how Altimeter bridges public and private tech, and how founders and investors can
How to Decide How Much to Raise
A tactical guide for founders sizing their next round. Learn to set a raise target based on milestones, burn, runway, dilution, and investor expectations.
How to Cold Email a Partner at Sequoia
A step-by-step guide to getting a reply from a Sequoia partner with a cold email. Learn the research, personalization, and structure that turns a cold
SpaceX, Anduril, and the Rise of Defense Tech Funding
Defense tech funding hits record highs. Learn how founders can tap into the surge with a step-by-step guide to raising capital, from investor mapping to
Using Claude to Research a Fund Before You Pitch
Map a VC fund's real thesis using Claude. Stop pitching cold and start pitching with evidence-backed conviction, research deal history, partner patterns, and LP
Thrive Capital: The Concentrated Bet Strategy
A step-by-step guide to making concentrated bets in venture capital, using Thrive Capital's playbook from Stripe to OpenAI. Learn how conviction, asymmetric
Pre-Money vs Post-Money: The Number That Costs Founders Equity
The pre-money vs. post-money distinction can silently gift equity to investors. Learn the math, traps, and negotiation tactics that keep your ownership intact.
Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital: Concentrated Bets on Internet and AI
A detailed breakdown of Thrive Capital's concentrated strategy, from Stripe to OpenAI, and the principles founders and investors can steal to run better raises
How to Run a Tight Fundraising Process Start to Finish
A step-by-step guide to running a tight fundraising process from round shape to close. Learn how to build a data room, centralize outreach, send investor
Claude Prompts Every Founder Should Save for Fundraising
Copy-paste Claude prompts for investor outreach, updates, due diligence, and follow-ups. Save these fundraising prompts and run your round from a single
Founders Fund: Inside the Contrarian Deep-Tech Firm
A step-by-step guide for founders who want to understand how Founders Fund picks deep-tech winners and how to align your raise with their contrarian thesis.
100 Catchy Startup Name Ideas That Do Not Suck
Stuck on naming your startup? Get 100 catchy, available name ideas and a step-by-step guide to picking a brand name that investors remember. No fluff, just
Writing Monthly Investor Updates With Claude in Capitaly
A step-by-step guide to generating consistent, data-backed monthly investor updates using Claude and Capitaly's AI-native fundraising workspace, no guesswork
Down Rounds Are Back: What It Means for Your 2026 Raise
Down rounds are back and reshaping the 2026 venture landscape. A practical, step-by-step guide to run a raise that preserves momentum, keeps investors aligned
How Claude Reads Your Data Room and Answers Diligence
Learn how to connect Claude to your Capitaly data room for secure, AI-powered diligence. Step-by-step guide with tips for faster fundraising, investor Q&A, and
Building Your Investor Target List With Claude
Step-by-step guide to using Claude to research, rank, and build your investor target list, then load it into Capitaly for organized outreach and pipeline
Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital: Thesis and Portfolio
Decode Chamath Palihapitiya's investment thesis and Social Capital's portfolio strategy. A step-by-step guide for founders and investors to understand what