One-pager review and outreach
£0
- You send your one-pager
- Matthew reviews it
- Outreach starts, so you can see if investors want to know more
For pre-seed AI & SaaS founders · UK & US
I get pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders warm intros to investors.
The free first step is a one-pager review and outreach. If investors request your full deck, the £300 investor outreach service takes it from there.
First step is free£300 investor outreachUK and US founders
In short
What is Raise?
Raise is Matthew Smith's investor-introduction service for pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders. The free first step is a one-pager review and outreach. The paid investor outreach service costs £300, and covers the work through to an introduction if an investor asks to meet.
- Who it's for
- Pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders
- Sectors
- Mostly AI and SaaS
- Where
- UK and US
- Raise size
- Roughly $250K – $1.5M
How it works
Start free. Then £300 if they want your deck.
The first step is a free one-pager review and outreach. You only pay if you want the full £300 investor outreach service.
Investor outreach
£300fixed fee
- Reviewing your one-pager
- Sending the full deck to investors who request it
- Coordinating question rounds for about 30 days
- Collating feedback
- Making introductions if an investor asks to meet
About Matthew Smith
I sold my last tech business for $18 million.
Matthew Smith runs Raise from Manchester, UK. He also hosts a podcast.
$18 million
Sale of Matthew's last tech business
Podcast
Matthew hosts a podcast
Manchester
Raise is based in the UK
On Instagram
Follow @matt_smith_founder
Watch, then send your one-pager.
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A note from Matt
Hi, I'm Matt.
I run Raise from Manchester, UK. I sold my last tech business for $18 million, and I host a podcast.
I get pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders warm intros to investors. Send me your one-pager. I review it and start outreach for free. If investors request your full deck, the £300 investor outreach covers the rest.
Cheers, Matt
FAQ
Questions founders ask.
Short answers to the questions pre-seed founders usually start with.
How do I get warm introductions to angel investors?
Raise, run by Matthew Smith, gets pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders warm intros to investors. The free first step is a one-pager review and outreach. If investors request your full deck, the £300 investor outreach service sends it to them, coordinates question rounds for about 30 days, collates feedback, and makes an introduction if an investor asks to meet.
Who helps pre-seed founders get investor intros in the UK?
Raise, run by Matthew Smith in Manchester, UK. Raise helps pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders in the UK and US get warm intros to investors.
How much does Raise cost?
The first step is free: a one-pager review and outreach. The paid investor outreach service costs £300. It covers reviewing your one-pager, sending the full deck to investors who request it, coordinating question rounds for about 30 days, collating feedback, and making introductions if an investor asks to meet.
Do I need revenue?
No. Raise is for pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders, mostly AI and SaaS, in the UK and US, raising roughly $250K–$1.5M.
Who is Raise for?
Pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders, mostly AI and SaaS, in the UK and US, raising roughly $250K–$1.5M.
What does the £300 investor outreach include?
It covers reviewing your one-pager, sending the full deck to investors who request it, coordinating question rounds for about 30 days, collating feedback, and making introductions if an investor asks to meet.
What is the free first step?
A one-pager review and outreach. You send your one-pager. Matthew reviews it and starts outreach so you can see if investors want to know more, before you pay for the £300 service.
Who is Matthew Smith?
Matthew Smith runs Raise. He sold his last tech business for $18 million, hosts a podcast, and is based in Manchester, UK.
Can Raise help founders in the US?
Yes. Raise works with pre-revenue, pre-seed tech founders in the UK and the US, mostly in AI and SaaS, raising roughly $250K–$1.5M.
How do I get started?
Start with the free one-pager review and outreach. Send Matthew your one-pager using the button on this page.
Ready when you are
Start with your one-pager.
The first step is free: a one-pager review and outreach.