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Cold Email with PitchBook
Find the right people to email and what to say — all from PitchBook.
2 steps
1PitchBook
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2Handshake
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Find who to email → Personalize → Send
1) Search the company → People tab → Find VPs, Partners, or hiring managers with their email. Filter by 'Recently joined' — new hires are 2x more likely to respond. 2) Go back to Company Profile → Reference their latest funding round or acquisition in your opening line.
💡 Pro tip: Specific beats generic — reference their latest funding round or a detail from their LinkedIn in your opening line.
📋 Template
Hi [Name], saw [Company]'s Series B led by [Investor] — I'm researching [sector] at NYU and would love 15 min to learn about...
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Follow up → Apply on Handshake
After your cold email gets a response, check if their company has open roles on Handshake. Mention your conversation in the application.
💡 Pro tip: Companies that respond to cold emails often have unlisted roles — ask 'Are there any positions your team is looking to fill?'
