The Diadem Method
The Diadem Method
The investors we work with shaped how we operate, down to how we vet every founder.
The investors we work with shaped how we operate, down to how we vet every founder.
This is our process.
This is our process.
Expert oversight
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AI-technology
Expert oversight
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AI-technology
OUR APPROACH
How companies reach your inbox.
We accept less than 2% of startups so you only see opportunities, that’s typically less than 15 deals per year.
01 - smart screening tool
Initial technology screening
Through our comprehensive onboarding, we score every startup leveraging our AI-trained database of successful raises. Only the highest pedigree of founders continue to the next step.
01 - smart screening tool
Initial technology screening
Through our comprehensive onboarding, we score every startup leveraging our AI-trained database of successful raises. Only the highest pedigree of founders continue to the next step.
02 - preparedness check
Human review
Every qualified startup gets an in-person interview and readiness review. Our team understands where even experienced founders need support.
02 - preparedness check
Human review
Every qualified startup gets an in-person interview and readiness review. Our team understands where even experienced founders need support.
03 - thesis matching
AI-assisted data curation
Every startup we engage onboards key financial, business, founder, and fundraising data which we leverage to curate our warm introductions.
03 - thesis matching
AI-assisted data curation
Every startup we engage onboards key financial, business, founder, and fundraising data which we leverage to curate our warm introductions.
04 - quality check
Preview
Before we share the introduction with the founder you have the chance to accept or deny the startup. With each interaction you improve your deal flow signal.
04 - quality check
Preview
Before we share the introduction with the founder you have the chance to accept or deny the startup. With each interaction you improve your deal flow signal.
05 - your signal-driven inbox
The introduction
Your unique signal has successfully created the introduction and you're ready to schedule the first call with the founder. Any feedback or next steps further your platform curation, so every interaction with Diadem gets better and better over time.
05 - your signal-driven inbox
The introduction
Your unique signal has successfully created the introduction and you're ready to schedule the first call with the founder. Any feedback or next steps further your platform curation, so every interaction with Diadem gets better and better over time.
The Signals
The Signals
Your thesis, your rules.
Your thesis, your rules.
Create one or multiple signals, each with its own criteria set. Your team subscribes to the ones relevant to them. Deal flow routes accordingly.
Create one or multiple signals, each with its own criteria set. Your team subscribes to the ones relevant to them. Deal flow routes accordingly.
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Series A — SaaS
$1M-3M
Lead
$500K+ ARR
Pre-seed — Climate
$250k-500k
Lead
Whatever
Debt — Ecommerce
RBF
$2M+ Rev
Add a signal
Series A — SaaS
Duplicate
Edit criteria
Investment criteria
Stage
Series A
Sectors
SaaS
AI
Fintech
Check size
$1M – $3M
Sweet spot
$1.5M – $2M
Lead preference
Lead only
Revenue (min)
$500K ARR
Revenue growth (min)
15% MoM
Geography
US
Canada
First-time founders
Yes
Max valuation cap
$25M
Team subscriptions
JR
Jamie R.
Partner
Subscribed
KL
Kai L.
Associate
Subscribed
MP
Maya P.
Analyst
+ Subscribe
TR
Tom R.
VP, Climate
+ Subscribe
Series A — SaaS
$1M-3M
Lead
$500K+ ARR
Series A — SaaS
Duplicate
Edit criteria
Investment criteria
Stage
Series A
Sectors
SaaS
AI
Fintech
Check size
$1M – $3M
Sweet spot
$1.5M – $2M
Lead preference
Lead only
Revenue (min)
$500K ARR
Revenue growth (min)
15% MoM
Geography
US
Canada
First-time founders
Yes
Max valuation cap
$25M
Team subscriptions
JR
Jamie R.
Partner
Subscribed
KL
Kai L.
Associate
Subscribed
MP
Maya P.
Analyst
+ Subscribe
TR
Tom R.
VP, Climate
+ Subscribe
Pre-seed — Climate
$250k-500k
Lead
Whatever
Debt — Ecommerce
RBF
$2M+ Rev
Add a signal
Series A — SaaS
$1M-3M
Lead
$500K+ ARR
Pre-seed — Climate
$250k-500k
Lead
Whatever
Debt — Ecommerce
RBF
$2M+ Rev
Add a signal
Series A — SaaS
Duplicate
Edit criteria
Investment criteria
Stage
Series A
Sectors
SaaS
AI
Fintech
Check size
$1M – $3M
Sweet spot
$1.5M – $2M
Lead preference
Lead only
Revenue (min)
$500K ARR
Revenue growth (min)
15% MoM
Geography
US
Canada
First-time founders
Yes
Max valuation cap
$25M
Team subscriptions
JR
Jamie R.
Partner
Subscribed
KL
Kai L.
Associate
Subscribed
MP
Maya P.
Analyst
+ Subscribe
TR
Tom R.
VP, Climate
+ Subscribe
Beyond the match
Beyond the match
Expand your portfolio’s
fundraising operations
Expand your portfolio’s
fundraising operations
We realize investing in startups isn’t just a single touchpoint. Diadem helps funds support their portfolios get to the next stage without the operational cost.
We realize investing in startups isn’t just a single touchpoint. Diadem helps funds support their portfolios get to the next stage without the operational cost.
Get a fundraising co-founder
We help teams like a dedicated fundraising co-founder. Along their journey, we provide actionable insights on fundraise readiness, round structures, and translating the investor feedback they need to close their next round.
Get a fundraising co-founder
We help teams like a dedicated fundraising co-founder. Along their journey, we provide actionable insights on fundraise readiness, round structures, and translating the investor feedback they need to close their next round.
Optimize every interaction
Diadem's platform captures every founder-investor interaction, creating a toolbox that pedigreed founders can leverage, allowing them to do what they do best and spend less time raising the funds they need.
Optimize every interaction
Diadem's platform captures every founder-investor interaction, creating a toolbox that pedigreed founders can leverage, allowing them to do what they do best and spend less time raising the funds they need.
what our investors are saying
what our investors are saying
Trusted by VCs, Family Offices, Angels, and Lenders
Trusted by VCs, Family Offices, Angels, and Lenders
Working with Steph, Joe, and the Diadem team has been a genuine pleasure. The deal flow speaks for itself. Diverse, high-caliber founders building interesting companies. And beyond the quality of the pipeline, they’re just great to collaborate with. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Jesse Liebenthal | Principal
Diadem has been fantastic to work with. They have been super thoughtful about the opportunities they have shared with us. For entrepreneurs who are looking for a founder-friendly party to help with capital raises, I would highly recommend Diadem.
John Smith | Managing Director
Join the network that delivers
human introductions, not lists.
Join the network that delivers
human introductions, not lists.
Where every introduction comes with a reason.
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