Pitch guide
How to pitch SV Angel
SV Angel has backed 2 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 SV Angel's actual focus. They're most active at seed stage. If you're outside their thesis, save yourself the rejection.
2. Get a warm intro
Cold inbound to SV Angel 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 Google, Twitter, Facebook — companies SV Angel 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 SV Angel 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 SV Angel invest in?
Based on their portfolio in our index, SV Angel most often invests in SaaS.
What stages does SV Angel invest at?
SV Angel primarily invests at seed stage.
Where is SV Angel based?
SV Angel is headquartered in San Francisco, USA and was founded in 1992.
How do I contact SV Angel?
The best way to reach SV Angel is through a warm introduction from a portfolio founder or existing LP. You can also visit their website at https://www.svangel.com for application details.
What are SV Angel's most famous past investments?
Notable historical investments by SV Angel include Google, Twitter, Facebook, Stripe, Airbnb.