Scrape VC Portfolios → Identify Direct Investment Targets → Generate Outreach

advanced60 minPublished Apr 7, 2026
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Research VC firm portfolios to find AI startups for direct investment, bypassing traditional VC channels with personalized outreach campaigns.

Workflow Steps

1

Clay

Scrape VC portfolio companies

Use Clay's web scraping to extract portfolio companies from top AI-focused VCs like Andreessen Horowitz, GV, and Accel. Target companies in Series A-B stage with AI/ML focus.

2

Apollo

Find founder contact information

Enrich the scraped company data with founder emails, LinkedIn profiles, and company details. Filter for companies that have raised funding in the last 18 months and are likely seeking additional investors.

3

OpenAI GPT-4

Generate personalized outreach messages

Create tailored investment interest emails mentioning specific company achievements, funding history, and how direct family office investment could accelerate growth without VC constraints.

4

Lemlist

Execute email outreach campaign

Send personalized cold emails with follow-up sequences. Track open rates, responses, and meeting bookings. Include calendar links for investment discussion calls.

Workflow Flow

Step 1

Clay

Scrape VC portfolio companies

Step 2

Apollo

Find founder contact information

Step 3

OpenAI GPT-4

Generate personalized outreach messages

Step 4

Lemlist

Execute email outreach campaign

Why This Works

Leverages public VC portfolio data to identify pre-screened opportunities while crafting personalized outreach that highlights the advantages of family office partnerships over traditional VC funding.

Best For

Private wealth managers seeking direct AI startup investments

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Deep Dive

Automate VC Portfolio Research for Direct AI Investment Deals

Skip traditional VC channels by automating portfolio research and founder outreach. This AI-powered workflow identifies pre-screened investment opportunities and generates personalized campaigns that convert.

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