Cold outreach has single-digit response rates. On Venet, discovery is warm by default: everyone you can see has been vetted, and everyone expects to be contacted. Here's how the pieces fit together.
The Discover page
Discover lists members and startups side by side:
- Founders — filter by industry, role, and what they're looking for
- Startups — browse company cards with logos, stage, and one-line pitches
- Raising now — founders with open raises surface with a raising badge
Each card opens a full panel: bio, skills, startup details, and the actions you can take — connect, message, or book a meeting.
Connection requests
Hitting Connect sends a request the other member accepts or declines. Once accepted:
- A DM channel opens automatically for both of you
- You appear in each other's My Network list
- Your connection count grows on your profile's track record
Requests are intentional — a short note on why you want to connect converts far better than a bare request.
My Network
Your accepted connections live in one list, with quick actions to message or book a meeting with any of them. This is your personal CRM inside Venet: every relationship in one place, one tap from a conversation.
Weekly intros
Venet also suggests introductions — members you haven't met who match your industry or goals. Intros arrive as notifications; act on the good ones and connect in one tap.
Tips for better matching
- Fill in "who I want to meet" — matching leans on it heavily
- Keep your industry and stage current — filters only work with good data
- Upload a real photo and logo — cards with faces get more clicks
- Open a raise when you're raising — you'll surface to investors automatically