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Nathan Beckord

CEO, Foundersuite

Nathan is the Founder and CEO of Foundersuite, an interactive software infrastructure platform mapping out capital raising pipelines and investor tools for startups globally. He tracks how modern investor CRM systems and equity diligence cycles operate, writing extensive fundraising data guides and hosting the popular "How I Raised It" podcast. Backed by an MBA in entrepreneurship and a CFA charter, he previously spent ten years acting as an advisor and fractional chief financial officer for over a hundred early-stage companies.

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Why LPs Ignore 95% of Cold Outreach — And How to be the 5% They Reply To

Sep 29, 2026Blog

Why LPs Ignore 95% of Cold Outreach — And How to be the 5% They Reply To

Effective VC outreach starts with relevance, value, and context rather than generic messages.

The VC-LP Relationship: How VCs Keep Investors Coming Back And Investing In Successive Funds

Jun 22, 2026Blog

The VC-LP Relationship: How VCs Keep Investors Coming Back And Investing In Successive Funds

80% of VC money comes from existing investors. Here is exactly how to manage your LPs so they fund your next project.

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