It started like this...

In March 2021, we launched OpenVC on ProductHunt as a humble product with an ambitious mission: creating an open gateway between founders and investors across the world.

Today, OpenVC drives deal flow for 5,000+ VC firms, angel networks, and family offices. Every week, over 250 pitch decks are sent through our platform. 

Behind the scenes, we're just a small team of indie makers who have fun building stuff and working together.

OpenVC team
OpenVC team

90% of our features are free. Founders will always be able to search for VCs for free. In return, VCs will always be able to receive pitch decks for free. 

We started to monetize OpenVC in March of 2023, our Premium plan includes software discounts, advanced features, automatic follow-ups and much more.

More than 25,000 startups have used OpenVC for their fundraising! Check out reviews from founders and investors on our Wall of love.

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OpenVC - 2,200+ VC firms by thesis. Radically free and open. ๐Ÿš€ | Product Hunt

OpenVC Core Team

Hey, that's us !

OpenVC founder : Stephane Nasser
Steph

Growth

OpenVC founder : Lucas Roquilly
Lucas

Product

OpenVC Contributors

OpenVC is also made possible by individual contributors who graciously help us with time and data. Without them, nothing would be possible.

Thanks guys, we love you!

OpenVC contributor : Shaun
Shaun

Social & Partnerships

OpenVC contributor : Chloe
Chloe

Head of China

OpenVC contributor : Sami
Sami

MENA

OpenVC contributor : Warith
Warith

Search

OpenVC contributor : John
John

Partnerships

OpenVC contributor : Jonathan
Jonathan

UK

OpenVC contributor : Yuri
Yuri

Netherlands

OpenVC contributor : Ryan
Ryan

ClimateTech

OpenVC contributor : Chris
Chris

Japan & HK

OpenVC contributor : Oren
Oren

Israel

OpenVC contributor : Muieen
Muieen

LP stuff

Frequently Asked Questions

OpenVC is a free fundraising platform where startup founders can search verified investors,  submit their pitch decks, and manage their entire raise. Users can search 20,000+ verified investors, shortlist the right ones, and submit your pitch deck directly. Our CRM, deck analytics, and warm intro tools help you run a smarter, more organized raise.

Founders raise with OpenVC because it is designed to cut through the noise and get founders in front of the right investors, fast. With built-in tools for CRM, analytics, and warm intros, it helps you stay organized and improve your chances of getting a reply.

OpenVC is for early-stage startup founders who want to raise capital efficiently. Find investors from dozens of industries including SaaS, AI, fintech, biotech, and more. Whether youโ€™re pre-seed, seed, or Series A, OpenVC helps you find and pitch aligned investors without paying intro fees, aimlessly cold-emailing, or scraping databases.

Yes, OpenVC is completely free to use. You can search investors, submit your pitch deck, track engagement, and manage your raiseโ€”all without paying a cent. Premium features are available, but the core platform is free and always will be.

You create a free OpenVC account, build your investor shortlist, and submit your pitch deck directly through the platform. Investors receive a unique link to view your deck, and you get analytics on who opens it and how long they spend on it. No cold emails, no guesswork. For more info, check out our complete guide to fundraising on OpenVC.

Absolutely, OpenVC is designed for early-stage fundraising. Youโ€™ll find thousands of angel investors, pre-seed VCs, accelerators, incubators, and family offices who are actively backing startups across sectors and geographies. Use OpenVCโ€™s filters to narrow your search and find the right investors for your startup.

Some examples of startups that successfully secured funding through OpenVC include Mobly (2.5M seed), Paxum ($1.2M seed), and Laennec AI ($400k pre-seed). OpenVC startups have gone on to raise more than $1 billion from top venture capital firms like YC, Sequoia, Google Ventures, and M12.

OpenVC was created by Stephane Nasser and Lucas Roquillyโ€”two founders building tools to make startup fundraising more transparent and accessible. We launched OpenVC to help founders find investors, get replies, and raise smarter. The platform is bootstrapped, community-driven, and built with a lot of heart.

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