Also known as: investor email, monthly update, board update
Investor Update
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Definition
Investor Update: An investor update is regular communication to investors about company progress, metrics, challenges, and asks. Good updates are consistent (monthly or quarterly), concise, transparent about problems, and include specific requests. They maintain relationships and enable investors to help.
Example Usage
“Our monthly investor update covers metrics dashboard, top wins, key challenges, and specific asks. Takes 30 minutes to write; worth the relationship equity.”
Common Misconceptions
Only update when things are good. Transparent updates about challenges build trust and enable help.
More detail is better. Keep updates scannable; investors read many. Add depth on request.
Updates are just reporting. Smart asks ('intro to X company') turn updates into active investor support.
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