Let’s be real — most founders pitch wrong.

They send cold emails that read like business school presentations, attach 30-page decks, and wonder why investors ghost them.

But the truth is, you don’t need to be famous. You don’t need fancy intros.
You just need one message — with the right business mindset — to start raising serious capital.

I used the exact message in this post to raise over $250,000, with $110,000 of it coming in just 60 days.
This is the investor DM I wish someone handed me earlier.

​Let’s break it down step-by-step.

Before you copy/paste any template, here’s what you need to have in place:​

1. A Simple, Clear Pitch Deck
Don’t overthink this.
Use the famous Airbnb pitch deck structure. It’s clean, concise, and proven.
You can even use ChatGPT to draft it. Just get it done.

2. A Real MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Investors want momentum, not ideas.
If you don’t have something built, make that your priority.
(If you need help, I created a full guide called The 30-Day Rule that shows you how to build your MVP in 30 days or less.)

3. Basic Legal Templates Ready
Have a SAFE or convertible note template ready.
You don’t need a law degree. Use trusted templates or talk to a startup lawyer when someone says yes.

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Here’s the original DM I sent to warm leads — friends and followers who knew I was a builder:

“What’s good boss, how you been?
Just hitting you to ask — if you have anyone in your network looking to be part of the next big cannabis brand, can you send them my way?
I just started the two-year journey of cultivating five new strains to bring to market.
I’m raising $75–100K to apply for export licenses, land, and lab materials.
I’m the sole investor so far and need to split the opportunity up a bit.
​Any help would be appreciated.”

Result?
I raised $110,000 in 60 days — without asking anyone directly for money.

But we pivoted from cannabis, so here’s the updated version I use now for cold outreach on LinkedIn:​

“Hey [Name],
My company, Semilla, is building the first autonomous ride-hailing service in LATAM.
We’re currently raising capital to launch our pilot program this September.
We started with traction in food delivery — fruits, veggies, flowers — and recently secured exclusive access to proprietary AV tech for a much bigger mobility play.
I know this is a cold message, so no pressure at all. But if anyone in your network invests in early mobility or emerging markets, I’d be grateful for an intro. Even a bit of advice would go a long way.
Appreciate your time. — Nehemiah”

These aren’t just lucky messages. They follow a smart structure:

✅ Short & respectful
→ Investors don’t owe you time. Start with awareness of that.

✅ Traction over theory
→ No “I’m thinking about building…”
→ Show progress. Even if it’s small.

✅ Network ask, not a direct pitch
→ “Do you know anyone?” gives them three options:
 1. “I know someone.”
 2. “I’m interested.”
 3. “No thanks.”
→ You get a fast signal — and no awkwardness.

✅ Language shows confidence, not desperation
​→ This is critical. You’re building with or without them.

Start sending these, and you’ll learn fast:

- Who really supports you

- Who silently watches but never acts

- Who you shouldn’t pitch again

​It also helps preserve your energy. Focus on qualified conversations — not chasing ghosts.

Raising capital isn't about begging.
It’s about understanding positioning, timing, and leverage.

The truth is, most founders sabotage themselves by:

Over-explaining

Over-attaching to a yes

Underestimating their own value

If you fix those, your message cuts through.

So yes — steal this DM.
But more importantly: steal the mindset that built it.

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