Pitch guide
How to pitch Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures has backed 3 of the startups in our index. Here's everything you need to know before reaching out.
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The 4-step playbook
1. Confirm fit
Before spending a minute writing a cold email, make sure your startup matches Battery Ventures's actual focus. If you're outside their thesis, save yourself the rejection.
2. Get a warm intro
Cold inbound to Battery Ventures works occasionally but the conversion is brutal. Find a mutual connection: a portfolio founder, an LP, or a fellow VC who's co-invested with them. LinkedIn's "see who else they're connected with" view is your best tool. If you have no mutuals, build relationships in their community first — comment thoughtfully on their content, attend events they speak at, get on their radar.
3. Tight 10-slide deck + clear ask
Your deck should be 10–12 slides covering: problem, solution, why now, market, traction, business model, team, competition, what you're raising, and the ask. For inspiration, look at decks from Cohesity, Coupa, Sprinklr — companies Battery Ventures backed early. See our pitch deck archive for slide-by-slide breakdowns of famous decks.
4. Follow up like a pro
If they pass, ask for one piece of honest feedback and one referral. Don't argue. Don't beg. Investors talk — and the founders who handle no's gracefully are the ones they remember when their next round opens. Keep Battery Ventures on your update list for 6-month progress mails even after a pass; many funded deals come from second tries.
Frequently asked questions
What does Battery Ventures invest in?
Based on their portfolio in our index, Battery Ventures most often invests in Open Source, AI, SaaS.
What stages does Battery Ventures invest at?
Battery Ventures has historically participated most in Series B rounds.
Where is Battery Ventures based?
Battery Ventures is headquartered in Boston, USA and was founded in 1983.
How do I contact Battery Ventures?
The best way to reach Battery Ventures is through a warm introduction from a portfolio founder or existing LP. You can also visit their website at https://www.battery.com for application details.
What are Battery Ventures's most famous past investments?
Notable historical investments by Battery Ventures include Cohesity, Coupa, Sprinklr.