2) Work with Local Angel Groups and Accelerators The best networks are those of your neighborhood angels and accelerators. Recommendations from them typically go to the top of the stack. Don’t be afraid to ask your angel investors for warm intro’s to VC’s. WRAL Techwire has a great directory of local Angels and Accelerators. 3) Connect with Venture Fellows With a quick LinkedIn message including the amount of your current raise and a contact email, reaching out to VC Fellows is an easy way to put your startup on a list of potential investment opportunities. Many other venture fellows, like myself, are college students helping out VC’s for the learning it provides and would love to pass on your information if it’s a fit for our firm.