→ Submit Antler application — diaspora commerce angle is stron…
500 Global (SEA)
Global accelerator · SEA program · $150K for 6%
$150K
→ Research 500 SEA batch timeline — apply if window is open
Unpopular Ventures
Global micro-VC · backs non-obvious founders · $10…
$50K
→ Submit via their open form — highlight diaspora commerce moa…
AngelList Syndicate Lead
Syndicate targeting SEA/marketplace — can close $1…
$200K
→ Identify top 3 syndicate leads on Wellfound → send 1-pager
Intro Made0
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First Call0
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Due Diligence0
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Term Sheet0
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Closed0
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VC Target Details
Fund / Investor
Type
Target Check
Heat
Stage
Contact Lead
Follow-Up
Next Action
Monk's Hill Ventures
Lead Investor Candidate
$200K
✦ Warm
Researched
peng.t@monkshill.com (Peng T. Ong)
2026-04-10
Find warm intro via LinkedIn — check portfolio founders
Wavemaker Partners
Lead Investor Candidate
$150K
✦ Warm
Researched
paul@wavemakerpartners.com (Paul Santos)
2026-04-10
Check portfolio: PayMongo, Kumu — message founder for intro
Vertex SEA
Strategic Fit
$100K
Cold
Researched
Find analyst via LinkedIn
2026-04-14
Cold email analyst with Pangea platform thesis + 1-pager
Golden Gate Ventures
Lead Investor Candidate
$150K
✦ Warm
Researched
vinnie.lauria@goldengate.vc (Vinnie Lauria)
2026-04-12
Find shared LinkedIn connection for warm intro
Iterative
High Fit — Accelerator
$100K
🔥 Hot
Researched
hsu.ken@iterative.vc (Hsu Ken Ooi)
2026-04-08
Apply to Iterative batch + send cold email with deck
Hustle Fund
High Fit — Micro-VC
$100K
🔥 Hot
Researched
elizabeth@hustlefund.vc (Elizabeth Yin)
2026-04-09
Cold email Elizabeth Yin — very responsive on Twitter/X
Antler SEA
Strategic — Accelerator + Check
$100K
✦ Warm
Researched
Apply via antler.co/location/singapore
2026-04-08
Submit Antler application — diaspora commerce angle is strong fit
500 Global (SEA)
Strategic — Accelerator + Check
$150K
✦ Warm
Researched
Apply via 500.co — Khailee Ng leads SEA
2026-04-11
Research 500 SEA batch timeline — apply if window is open
Unpopular Ventures
Syndicate / Angel Lead
$50K
✦ Warm
Researched
unpopularvc.com — open application form
2026-04-13
Submit via their open form — highlight diaspora commerce moat
AngelList Syndicate Lead
Syndicate
$200K
✦ Warm
Researched
Search AngelList for syndicates: SEA, marketplace, diaspora
2026-04-15
Identify top 3 syndicate leads on Wellfound → send 1-pager
Name
Track
Stage
Tier / Fund
Amount
Heat
Follow-Up
Next Action
Kav Lertjitbanjong
FFF
Identified
Founding Partner ($5K)
$5K
✦ Warm
2026-04-02
Send personal Founders Circle invite via LinkedIn DM
Pia Manalastas
FFF
Identified
Builder ($2.5K)
$2.5K
🔥 Hot
2026-03-31
WhatsApp message — personal invite to founders.sariko.store
Marco del Rosario
FFF
Identified
Supporter ($1K)
$1K
✦ Warm
2026-04-01
Personal message referencing SariKo origin story
Joy Villanueva
FFF
Identified
Builder ($2.5K)
$2.5K
✦ Warm
2026-04-03
Find email via Hunter.io — lead with diaspora commerce angle
Darius Chua
FFF
Identified
Founding Partner ($5K)
$5K
Cold
2026-04-04
LinkedIn connection + Founders Circle deck attach
Aileen Reyes
FFF
Identified
Supporter ($1K)
$1K
Cold
2026-04-05
Join FB group, find her profile, DM with story
Brent Faustino
FFF
Identified
Builder ($2.5K)
$2.5K
🔥 Hot
2026-03-31
Call this week — walk through founders.sariko.store together
Len Aguilar
FFF
Identified
Supporter ($1K)
$1K
✦ Warm
2026-03-31
Share founders.sariko.store link with a personal video message
Toni Esperanza
FFF
Identified
Builder ($2.5K)
$2.5K
Cold
2026-04-06
Search IndieHackers for marketplace builders → find contact
Roni Buenaflor
FFF
Identified
Founding Partner ($5K)
$5K
Cold
2026-04-07
Launch on Product Hunt → identify upvoters who are investors
Monk's Hill Ventures
VC
Researched
Lead Investor Candidate
$200K
✦ Warm
2026-04-10
Find warm intro via LinkedIn — check portfolio founders
Wavemaker Partners
VC
Researched
Lead Investor Candidate
$150K
✦ Warm
2026-04-10
Check portfolio: PayMongo, Kumu — message founder for intro
Vertex SEA
VC
Researched
Strategic Fit
$100K
Cold
2026-04-14
Cold email analyst with Pangea platform thesis + 1-pager
Golden Gate Ventures
VC
Researched
Lead Investor Candidate
$150K
✦ Warm
2026-04-12
Find shared LinkedIn connection for warm intro
Iterative
VC
Researched
High Fit — Accelerator
$100K
🔥 Hot
2026-04-08
Apply to Iterative batch + send cold email with deck
Hustle Fund
VC
Researched
High Fit — Micro-VC
$100K
🔥 Hot
2026-04-09
Cold email Elizabeth Yin — very responsive on Twitter/X
Antler SEA
VC
Researched
Strategic — Accelerator + Check
$100K
✦ Warm
2026-04-08
Submit Antler application — diaspora commerce angle is strong fit
500 Global (SEA)
VC
Researched
Strategic — Accelerator + Check
$150K
✦ Warm
2026-04-11
Research 500 SEA batch timeline — apply if window is open
Unpopular Ventures
VC
Researched
Syndicate / Angel Lead
$50K
✦ Warm
2026-04-13
Submit via their open form — highlight diaspora commerce moat
AngelList Syndicate Lead
VC
Researched
Syndicate
$200K
✦ Warm
2026-04-15
Identify top 3 syndicate leads on Wellfound → send 1-pager
Fundraising Timeline
Phase 0 · Done
CRM + Outreach System Ready
20 contacts in pipeline · Google Sheets sync live · Email templates drafted · Strategy set
March 29, 2026
Phase 1 · Week 1 — Now
First 15 FFF Outreach
Send personal messages to Brent & Pia (hot leads today). Send Template 1A to personal contacts. Join 3 Facebook groups. Start building FFF lead list to 30 total.
Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2026
Phase 1 · Week 2
First FFF Commitment
Follow-up sequence activates (Day 3 bumps). Target first $5K–$10K committed. Announce partial close publicly once 2–3 checks in. FOMO effect kicks in.
Apr 6 – Apr 12, 2026
Phase 1 · Week 3
Close FFF Round — $50K
All agreements signed. Wire received into Grey Business account. $50K FFF close is your social proof for every VC conversation.
Apr 13 – Apr 19, 2026
Phase 2 · Week 3–4
VC Outreach Begins
Lead every email with "$50K Founders Circle closed." Begin warm intro mapping for Monk's Hill, Wavemaker, Hustle Fund. Cold email Iterative + Hustle Fund immediately.
Apr 14 – Apr 26, 2026
Phase 2 · Weeks 5–6
VC Calls + Diligence
First VC calls. Deck + data room ready. Post-call emails within 2 hours. Answer open questions within 48h. Follow-up cadence on every lead.
Apr 27 – May 10, 2026
Phase 2 · Weeks 7–8
Close $750K SAFE
Term sheets signed. SAFE agreements executed. $750K in — 18-month runway secured. Notify FFF investors of close as milestone.
May 11 – May 24, 2026
Execution Checklist
✅
CRM pipeline built with 20 contacts
Done
✅
Google Sheets sync connected
Done
✅
Outreach templates drafted (6 templates)
Done
⬜
Message Brent Faustino + Pia Manalastas (hot leads)
Today
⬜
Join Filipino Entrepreneurs Worldwide FB Group
Week 1
⬜
Join r/phinvest and r/startups on Reddit
Week 1
⬜
Sign up for Hunter.io + Apollo.io (free tier)
Week 1
⬜
Send 15 FFF outreach emails (Template 1A + 1B)
Week 1
⬜
Day 3 follow-up bumps on first batch
Week 2
⬜
Apply to Iterative + Antler SEA cohorts
Week 2
⬜
Cold email Elizabeth Yin (Hustle Fund) + Iterative
Week 2
⬜
Map warm intro paths for Monk's Hill + Wavemaker
Week 2
⬜
First FFF commitment signed + announced
Week 2
⬜
Day 7 follow-ups with milestone update
Week 2
⬜
FFF round closes at $50K
Week 3
⬜
Begin full VC outreach with FFF social proof
Week 3
⬜
First VC calls completed
Week 4+
⬜
Data room ready for VC diligence
Week 4+
⬜
First VC term sheet received
Week 5–6
⬜
$750K SAFE closed
Week 7–8
Sustainable Weekly Cadence
Monday · 30 min
✦ Review Follow-Ups Due
✦ Send 10–15 new first-touch emails
✦ Move contacts between stages
✦ Identify 3 hottest leads for the week
Wednesday · 20 min
✦ Day 3 follow-up bumps
✦ Log call notes from the week
✦ Check for new LinkedIn connections
✦ Reply to any investor questions
Friday · 20 min
✦ Day 7 milestone follow-ups
✦ Update pipeline stages in CRM
✦ Note this week's traction for next Monday
✦ Celebrate any progress — it compounds
Due This Week
8
Follow-ups to action
Hot Leads Total
4
Reach out first
Emails to Send
15
This week's outreach target
This Week's Action Plan
Sun Mar 29
Message Brent Faustino 🔥
Message Pia Manalastas 🔥
Message Len Aguilar (family)
Mon Mar 30
Send 5 FFF Template 1A emails
Join Filipino Entrepreneurs FB Group
Sign up Hunter.io + Apollo.io
Tue Mar 31
Send 5 more FFF emails
Follow up Brent/Pia if no reply
Research r/phinvest angel names
Wed Apr 1
Day 3 bumps — first batch
Message Marco del Rosario
Apply to Iterative batch
Thu Apr 2
Send 5 FFF Template 1B emails
Cold email Hustle Fund (Elizabeth Yin)
Cold email Iterative (Hsu Ken Ooi)
Fri Apr 3
Day 3 bumps — second batch
Update CRM stages
Note milestone for Week 2 emails
Sat Apr 4
Review pipeline health
Prep Day 7 milestone updates
Rest — fundraising is a marathon
Priority Actions — Do These First
🔥
Message Brent Faustino today — brent.faustino@gmail.com. Walk him through founders.sariko.store on a call.
Do Today
🔥
Message Pia Manalastas today — pmanala@gmail.com. WhatsApp personal invite to Founders Circle.
Do Today
✦
Message Len Aguilar (family contact) — send a personal video message with founders.sariko.store link.
Do Today
📧
Send Template 1A to Marco del Rosario, Kav Lertjitbanjong, Joy Villanueva by Tuesday.
Week 1
🏦
Cold email Elizabeth Yin (Hustle Fund) — elizabeth@hustlefund.vc. She responds to cold email. Use Template 2A.
Thursday
🏦
Apply to Iterative batch at iterative.vc — use the platform-infrastructure angle for your thesis pitch.
Wednesday
📊
Update CRM after every conversation — move contacts between stages and log notes immediately after calls.