The Business Credit and Financing Show16 Okt 2025

Scott Kelly: How to Find and Pitch to Investors

Scott Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners, a business accelerator that helps disruptive companies secure funding, grow sales, and scale faster through a network of over 13,000 investors and 40,000 business partners. With more than three decades of experience working with entrepreneurs and investors, Scott has trained thousands of salespeople and built a reputation for driving innovation and growth.

He is also the creator and host of VC Fast Pitch, a national series of investor-founder matchmaking events that connect startups with top venture capitalists and angel investors. Known as a dynamic MC and connector, Scott leverages his network to help founders and investors succeed.

In addition, Scott is a college professor and host of The Emerging Managers Podcast, where he explores why new VC funds might be the next great investment. Outside of work, he is a proud father and owner of Melvin, the company's namesake mascot.

During the show we discussed:

Building a list of potential investors
Using LinkedIn to find investors
The power of relationships in raising capital
Creating the perfect pitch deck
The importance of a due diligence checklist
Knowing when to raise capital
Angel investing vs. venture capital
Finding local investor groups
What sets Black Dog Venture Partners apart
How the investor network benefits startups
How business partners support growth
The best-fit companies for the accelerator
Client results and success stories
What to expect at VC Fast Pitch events
Common mistakes in investor pitching
Preparing founders for investor meetings

Resources:

https://blackdogventurepartners.com/
https://vcfastpitch.com/
https://emergingmanagerspodcast.com/

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