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The best startup pitch deck ever built
The best startup pitch deck ever built

What does the perfect pitch deck look like? Well, we built it. We took the absolute best slides, we put the together, and we created a deck that no investor could pass - ever.

By Stéphane Nasser| February 22, 2025
13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors
13 Cold Email Examples Sent to VC Investors

They are all 100% real, they've all been sent via OpenVC. These examples are amongst the best we've seen. This is an excellent material to find inspiration when writing your own cold email to investors.

By Stéphane Nasser| January 18, 2025
Dan Nguyen-Huu: Backed Databricks & Sumo Logic ($45bn), now GP at Decibel VC
Dan Nguyen-Huu: Backed Databricks & Sumo Logic ($45bn), now GP at Decibel VC

This is episode 13 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Dan Nguyen-Huu, General Partner at Decibel VC, shares his journey from UBS and Battery Ventures to backing major investments like Databricks and Sumo Logic. He dives into venture capital, market shifts, AI, and his vision for Decibel's future.

By Harrison Faull Dan Nguyen-Huu| November 26, 2024
Russ Shaw CBE - From Harvard to O2, Skype and nurturing London's Tech Scene
Russ Shaw CBE - From Harvard to O2, Skype and nurturing London's Tech Scene

This is episode 10 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Russ Shaw shares his journey from launching Skype’s mobile division to leading O2 as CMO, where he famously pulled Arsenal’s sponsorship. Now the founder of Tech London Advocates (10,000+ members), he discusses tech leadership, branding, and ecosystem growth.

By Harrison Faull Russ Shaw| October 15, 2024
Why now is the time to invest in emerging markets
Why now is the time to invest in emerging markets

Emerging markets and developed markets have reached an inflection point like never before. And they’re heading in opposite directions. Now is the time for venture capitalists to invest in emerging markets.

By Sahith Aula| October 14, 2024
Venture Capital Jobs – From analyst to partner
Venture Capital Jobs – From analyst to partner

Who does what in a VC firm? How do you get into the industry in the first place? How do you climb all the way from analyst to partner? This post covers the basics of venture capital jobs for curious founders and aspiring investors.

By Shaun Gold| August 22, 2024
DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.
DQ Ventures' Oliver Palmer on selling a startup for $85M, advice for VCs and founders + more.

This is episode 6 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Oliver Palmer, founder of TigerSpike (sold for $85M), shares his journey from building an innovative mobile tech company to co-founding DQ Ventures. He discusses de-risking the startup journey for founders, lessons from selling a company, and the value of seasoned advisors.

By Harrison Faull Oliver Palmer| August 20, 2024
How Flashpoint automates their VC stack
How Flashpoint automates their VC stack

We were allowed to snoop into the cool productivity hacks Flashpoint VC uses to automate mundane tasks. From data enrichment to CRM, dive into their VC stack.

By Silvan Cloud Rath| July 17, 2024
From Startups to Unicorns: Phil Nadel has invested over $100M into 200+ startups
From Startups to Unicorns: Phil Nadel has invested over $100M into 200+ startups

This is episode 3 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Phil Nadel, managing partner of Forefront Venture Partners, shares his journey from angel investing to running one of the largest rolling funds on AngelList. With over $100M invested into 200+ startups, he discusses the benefits of rolling funds, post-revenue investments, and the importance of adding value to portfolio companies.

By Harrison Faull Phil Nadel| July 16, 2024