The Hook – Why Them?

"Hey [First Name],

I’ve been following [Company Name] for a while, and I love how you’re [specific compliment—something recent, relevant, and authentic].

I think there’s a huge opportunity for us to work together in a way that drives value for both of us. I wanted to run an idea by you."

What You’re Building – Quick Intro

"At [Your Startup], we [one-liner on what you do], helping [target audience] solve [pain point] in a [differentiated way].

We’ve seen incredible engagement from [user type/market], and we’re at a point where collaborating with the right partners could accelerate growth for both sides."

The Partnership Opportunity – Clear Win-Win

"I think we can create something impactful together. Here’s what I’m thinking:

[Collaboration idea] – How we align with your audience & goals.

[Mutual benefit] – How this adds value to your brand & users.

[Key outcome] – The measurable impact this could drive.

For example, if we [example of how it works], we could [result – more reach, leads, revenue, engagement, etc.]."

Proof & Credibility – Why You?

"We’re already seeing traction with [mention traction, early partnerships, or success stories], and we believe teaming up with [Their Company] would take this to the next level.

This isn’t just about ideas—we’re ready to execute, and I’d love to explore how this could work for you."

Clear Next Step – Call to Action

"If this sounds interesting, I’d love to jump on a quick call to go deeper.

Would [specific time option] work for you, or is there someone on your team who handles partnerships that I should connect with?"