Let’s be real—everyone wants to get in early with the next big startup.
Whether you’re a salesperson, investor, or just someone who loves to say, “I knew about them before they blew up,” knowing how to find recently funded startups can give you a huge advantage.
But here’s the thing: these startups don’t just walk around wearing “We Just Got Funding!” t-shirts. You need to know where to look and how to find them before the rest of the world catches on.
Buckle up because I’m about to show you how to track down these freshly funded startups like a detective on a caffeine high.
So sit back and relax, as we talk about :
👉 Where to find recently funded startups
👉 How to reach out to a recently funded startup
👉 DOs and DON’Ts of texting recently funded startups
👉 How to automate your search for recently funded startups
But first things first,
Why You Should Care About Recently Funded Startups?
Imagine you’re selling umbrellas. Would you rather approach people before it starts raining or after they’re already drenched? Exactly.
Startups that just raised funding are actively looking for tools, services, and partnerships to help them scale. And the earlier you get in, the less competition you have.
Here’s why they’re your best bet:
✅ They actually have money – They’re in growth mode, and spending is part of the plan.
✅ They move fast – Unlike big companies stuck in 500 meetings, startups make quick decisions and won’t keep you waiting for two weeks.
✅ They’re easy to impress – You don’t have to fight against 10 other vendors yet. Get in early, and they might stick with you long-term.
Where to Find Recently Funded Startups
Startups don’t exactly shout from the rooftops that they got funded (well, some do, but we’ll get to that). Here’s where to find them before they make headlines.
1. Startup Funding Databases (The Hidden Hogwarts for Startups)
Think of these as Google, but only for startup money news.
- Crunchbase – Crunchbase is THE place to track startup funding. It’s basically a LinkedIn for investors, but with less corporate fluff and more money talk.
- PitchBook – Like Crunchbase but with deeper financial insights (great if you’re an investor).
- CB Insights – If you love data and trend analysis, this one’s for you.
2. News Websites That Cover Startup Funding
If you don’t want to dig through databases, .
If you’re too lazy to search for startups manually, just let the news do the work for you.
Where to look:
- TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and Forbes always cover big funding rounds.
- Set up Google Alerts for keywords like “startup funding,” “Series A,” and “seed funding.”
- Subscribe to newsletters like StrictlyVC and The Information—they send funding updates directly to your inbox.
Now, you have all your information delivered to you faster than a Domino’s pizza to a party 🎉
3. LinkedIn (Because Founders Love Flexing)
Startup founders love posting about their wins, and funding announcements are their Super Bowl moment.
How to find them:
- Search for phrases like “We’re excited to announce our funding round” or “Thrilled to share that we’ve raised…”
- Follow VC firms—they always post about their latest investments.
- Look at startup job listings. More hiring = more money to spend.
4. Angel Investors and VC Websites
AngelList is basically Tinder for startups—but instead of swiping on people, you’re swiping on newly funded companies.
How to use it:
- Filter startups by funding status to see who just raised money.
- Check investor profiles—if they recently funded a startup, others in their network might be next.
- Look at startup job postings because funding = hiring.
You can also check out other sites like Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Y Combinator’s startup directory.
These firms fund multiple startups in the same space. Find one company that just got funded? Chances are, others in their portfolio are next.
5. Startup Events and Conferences
Networking isn’t dead (even if your introverted self wishes it were).
Big startup events attract freshly funded startups looking for exposure, partnerships, and yes, business tools.
Must-watch events:
- TechCrunch Disrupt
- Web Summit
- Y Combinator’s Demo Day
- Local startup meetups and pitch nights
Attend, connect, and casually mention that you just happen to have the perfect solution for their growing company.
How to Reach Out to a Newly Funded Startup (Without Being Annoying)
Now that you have found them, what’s next?
Well, you need to reach out to them and preferably NOT make them think you are only sliding into their DM’s because you have a sales pitch.
If you’re doing that, I promise they will ignore you just like you ignore the spam folder in your Gmail.
DO’s and DON’Ts of Texting Newly Funded Start-ups
✅ DO start with a genuine congratulations - "Big congrats on the funding! Excited to see what’s next." Everyone loves praise, making you stand out from the immediate sales pitches.
❌ DON’T jump straight to selling- "Saw you got funding. Buy my product?" That’s like proposing marriage on the first date. Instant ignore.
✅ DO make it relevant to their situation- "Noticed you’re hiring a sales team. I help startups build scalable sales processes." – Show that you’ve done your homework.
❌ DON’T be overly pushy - "Congrats! Let’s hop on a call." – Too soon, too aggressive. They’re busy, and you’re just another notification.
✅ DO offer value before asking for anything- "Here’s a free guide on startup hiring. Thought it might help!" Give before you take. This makes you memorable in a good way.
❌ DON’T send a long-winded pitch - Nobody wants to read a novel. If your message takes longer to read than their funding announcement, it’s getting ignored.
✅ DO keep it casual and friendly- Talk like a human. No one wants to engage with a walking sales brochure.
❌ DON’T use generic, copy-paste messages - If your message sounds like a mass email, it’s getting deleted faster than spam.
✅ DO personalize your outreach - Mention something specific about their funding round or company to show you actually care.
❌ DON’T spam them on every platform - One LinkedIn message is fine. But if you’re also in their inbox, DMs, and comment section all at once, you look like a desperate ex.
✅ DO know when to back off - If they don’t reply, follow up once, maybe twice, and then move on. Desperation is not a good look.
❌ DON’T keep messaging after being ignored - If they didn’t reply the first three times, the fourth won’t magically work. Move on before you end up in their blocked list.
How to Automate Your Search for Recently Funded Startups
I know reaching out to potential leads can be thankless, time-consuming grunt work most of the time.
Manually searching for startups every single day? That’s a full-time job on top of the one you already have. A one-way ticket to burning out, if you will.
Let me tell you how you can use SalesRobot to make your life easier and why you should use it.
With SalesRobot, you can:
🤖 Send hyper-personalized LinkedIn messages at scale.
📊 Track open and response rates to optimize performance.
📅 Schedule follow-ups automatically to keep leads engaged.
Instead of managing messages manually, let SalesRobot handle everything while you focus on closing deals!
Read on and find out how (it’s ridiculously easy). 😎
- Log in to your SalesRobot account and click on “Campaigns.”
- Select “Create Campaign”
- Select “I’m an advanced user.”
- Name your campaign
- Add profiles to your campaign from Sales Navigator/ LinkedIn Search.
- Import prospects from Sales Navigator/LinkedIn Search
- Select one of our high-performing templates or create one of your own from scratch.
- Add the required steps to your sequence.
- Next, you can set up follow-up messages to keep in touch with your customers and create a sales campaign.
So that’s it! Now, you’re all set to send out hundreds of personalized connection requests that will take your LinkedIn outreach to a whole new level. 😃
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Conclusion: Be the First to the Party!
Finding recently funded startups before everyone else is like getting into an exclusive party before the guest list closes. If you wait too long, it’s crowded and noisy, and nobody wants to talk to you.
✅Use databases, LinkedIn, and VC sites to spot them early.
✅Reach out the right way—be helpful, not pushy.
✅Automate the process so you’re always ahead of the competition.
Get in before the party gets packed. The best deals happen early. Now, claim your spot, and good luck with your next leads!
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