Overview #
Venture Scout profiles are built for the connectors of the ecosystem—individuals and organizations who actively source, evaluate, and refer early‑stage opportunities to investors, studios, accelerators, or brands. This profile type highlights your ability to identify promising founders and clarifies the scope of your sourcing network.
The Venture Scout Snapshot #
The Venture Scout Snapshot communicates your specific “deal flow parameters.” Completing this section helps founders and investors quickly determine whether their opportunities align with your scouting focus.
- Scout Type: Your primary affiliation or role (e.g., Independent Scout, Venture Capital Firm, Angel Group, Venture Studio).
- Geographic Reach: The regions, countries, or territories where you have the strongest network and sourcing presence.
- Sector Focus: The industries or emerging technologies you specialize in (e.g., SaaS, FinTech, AI, Consumer Goods).
Profile Visibility & Management #
Your profile serves as your professional identity within the sourcing community. Here’s how your information is displayed:
What the Community Sees
- Profile Header: Your visuals, headline, location, and the Venture Scout profile tag.
- Overview: Your narrative describing your scouting philosophy and the value you bring to founders and investors.
- Snapshot: Your sourcing scope—Scout Type, Geographic Reach, and Sector Focus.
What Only You See (When Editing)
- Social Media Management: The URLs behind your header icons.
- Profile Details: Editable fields for your headline and website.
- Account Setup: Private administrative fields (First Name, Last Name, Nickname).
- Completion Widget: A progress tracker ensuring your scouting parameters are fully defined.
Best Practices for Scouts #
- Be Specific With Sectors: Avoid broad labels like “Generalist.” Listing 2–3 high‑conviction sectors improves the quality of referrals you receive.
- Showcase Your Network: Use the Overview to highlight firms, studios, or investors you’ve scouted for or collaborated with.
- Clarify Your Geography: If you only source in Western Europe or Southeast Asia, make that explicit in your Geographic Reach to help founders self‑qualify.
Ready to showcase your deal flow? #
Keep your scouting focus up to date to ensure you’re the first point of contact for new opportunities.
Update Your Scout Snapshot