Client gift idea · Tailored to their role or city
A pitch cake to an investor's office
A founder's pitch, traction line or logo printed on a cake and delivered to a VC firm's office during a fundraise.
Who it suits
Founders raising a round who have a real reason to talk now: a launch, a customer win, traction to show.
Why it works
It turns a cold email into something the office talks about, which gives the follow-up a reason to be read.
Risks and drawbacks
- It gets noticed; it does not get you funded. The company still has to be good.
- Sending to a famous partner who does not invest in your category wastes it.
- Office addresses and reception rules change. Check before you send.
Skip it if: You do not have a clear ask or a follow-up ready.
How to do it well
- Pick an investor who funds your stage and category.
- Write one sentence or one number for the cake.
- Follow up the day it arrives: mention the cake, connect it to the pitch, ask for one step.
Who can do it for you
- Daymaker: Researches one named person, picks one gift that fits, wraps it with a handwritten note and delivers it by hand.