How did you find investors for your startup?
I think it's one of the big challenges when getting started with fundraising:
How did you find your investors? I guess that the majority of contacts happen through warm intros? What would you recommend to founders who don't have a big network yet?
For founders who do not have a network the best bet is come to the table with paying customers and a pipeline. It is hard to deny growth and success.
Do a lot of outreach trying to get someone to see the numbers and open the door to talk.
Random but a friend of mine started https://funden.app/ which aims to help founders with this exact problem. (Never tried it myself, but apparently many folks have had success with it).
Begin building your network by hanging out with other founders of VC-backed startups. Attend events and build relationships with VCs.