# Aaron Harris explains how founders should build VC relationships before raising

> Original title: don't fall for "only talk to investors when you are fundraising"

- Source: X search: AI startup funding (we raised, seed, Series A)
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:16:16.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/tz5jh7rcq1wt33ft8sez29z70
- Original: https://x.com/harris/status/2117636988866060378

## Summary

Aaron Harris argues that founders raising large rounds should build investor relationships well before starting a formal fundraise, since seed-stage advice does not apply to bigger rounds. He recommends building a target investor list, securing warm introductions with scripted outreach, and using public posts to attract investor interest.

## Post

don't fall for "only talk to investors when you are fundraising"

that works for seed rounds, but not for big rounds

well before one of those rounds starts, build relationships https://x.com/i/article/2117629448568684544