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 6,000+ VC firms, angel networks, and family offices. Every week, over 500 pitches 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.

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

OpenVC Founding Team

Hey, that's us !

OpenVC founder : Stephane Nasser
Steph

Growth

OpenVC founder : Lucas Roquilly
Lucas

Product

The OpenVC Team

OpenVC is also made possible by a small team of talented individuals who bring their expertise to the table. Without them, nothing would be possible.

Thanks guys, we love you!

OpenVC contributor : Shaun
Shaun

Evangelization

OpenVC contributor : Vova
Vova

Product

OpenVC contributor : Chloe
Chloe

Deal Flow

OpenVC contributor : Devon
Devon

SEO

OpenVC contributor : Stefan
Stefan

Social

OpenVC contributor : Atif
Atif

Design

Frequently Asked Questions

OpenVC is a free startup fundraising platform that helps founders find the right investors and manage their entire raise. Search 20,000+ verified investors, including venture capitalists, angel investors, family offices, accelerators, and more. Build your target list, send your pitch deck, and track your pipeline all in one place.

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 you’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 raise—all without paying a cent. Premium features are available, but the core platform is free and always will be.

To start pitching investors on OpenVC, create a free account and submit your pitch deck directly through our startup funding 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. You’ll find thousands of angel investors, pre-seed VCs, accelerators, incubators, and family offices who are actively backing startups across sectors and geographies. Use OpenVC’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 Roquilly—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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