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Which investor should you call first?

Tick what each investor did with your deck and get them ranked, with a suggested next step for each.

For each investor, tick what they did with your deck
Who to follow up with first
  1. 1Harbour CapitalCall now
    Follow up today: they're reading closely. Offer a partner meeting.
  2. 2Northgate VenturesNeeds more information
    Send what they asked for, then book a call to walk them through it.
  3. 3Alder PartnersLow engagement
    A short, specific nudge. If still nothing in a week, move on.

Signals, not promises: a close read means interest, not a yes.

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Questions

Anything else? Talk to the founder directly.

What are signs an investor is interested?

Coming back to the deck more than once, reading the financials, a partner opening it too, and asking for more documents.

How soon should I follow up after sending a deck?

Within a day or two of a close read. Interest fades fast, so follow up while you're still top of mind.

Does a close read mean they'll invest?

No. It's a signal of interest, not a decision. Use it to decide who to call first, not to forecast your round.

How do I see these signals automatically?

Share the deck as a TalkOctopus link. It records opens, return visits and time on each page for every investor.

Track these signals automatically.

TalkOctopus records every open, return visit and page read for each investor, so you know who to call.