📶 the best sourcing tools for early-stage investors (2025 edition)

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That’s the question we’re all thinking through, and we went deep to find out the answer.

This guide is based on dozens of firsthand investor reviews, Reddit threads, Slack leaks, public playbooks, and private posts from the people actually doing the work: solo GPs, emerging managers, platform teams, and fund associates sourcing deals every day.

What emerged is a clear picture of the evolving VC sourcing stack — what’s working, what’s overhyped (and overpriced), and how investors are customizing their workflows based on firm size, thesis, and budget.

Whether you’re a solo capitalist trying to get ahead of the curve or a multi-stage fund rethinking your CRM, this breakdown will help you identify the right tools for your sourcing strategy.

P.S. We’re taking the next few weeks off.

I need some time to rest and execute on other things, and I figured late July / August is the best time of the year to do that.

I have a few emails queued up to tease more of what I’m up to next, so stay tuned for those.