LinkedIn or Twitter Cold DM Script
Script
IDEAL FOR
Founders, business development teams, and startup operators looking to connect with investors, customers, or potential partners via LinkedIn or Twitter DMs—without coming off as spammy or desperate.
Early Traction Stage
Customer Acquisition
Best For
SCRIPT
Cold DM Script (LinkedIn or Twitter/X)
“Hey [First Name],
I came across your profile and wanted to reach out—[personalized reason].
I’m working on [brief, one-liner about your startup] and thought you’d find it interesting because [relevant reason].
Would love to get your take—open to a quick chat?
No pressure, just wanted to connect.
Best,
[Your Name]”
Example Variations
Investor Outreach:
"Hey [First Name], saw your investment in [portfolio company]—huge fan of what they’re building. I’m working on [startup name], tackling [problem] in a new way. Would love to get your take—open to a quick chat?"
Customer Outreach (B2B):
"Hey [First Name], noticed your team is scaling fast—amazing work at [company name]. We’re helping teams like yours [solve pain point] in a way that’s actually built for [specific customer need]. Worth a quick chat?"
Partnership Outreach:
"Hey [First Name], love what [company name] is doing in [industry]. We’re building [startup name], and I think there’s a strong opportunity to collaborate. Would be great to explore—open to a quick call?"
BEST USED FOR
Cold outreach to investors, potential customers, strategic partners, or industry leaders on LinkedIn or Twitter/X.
USE CASE
Cold DMs fail 99% of the time because they’re too generic, too long, or too self-serving. The goal isn’t to sell in the first message—it’s to start a conversation. This script makes sure your outreach is short, clear, and worth responding to.
REALITY CHECK
Nobody owes you a response. You’re invading their inbox—make it worth their time. If your message feels copy-pasted, vague, or desperate, it’s getting ignored. Be sharp, be direct, and give them a damn good reason to reply.
