Start by identifying your best current customers—those partners, directors, or innovation leads at private equity, venture capital, and M&A advisory firms who gain the most value from your fast deal sourcing and AI profiling tools. Here’s why: Targeting companies that resemble your ideal clients helps drive more high-fit leads. With Leadsforge, you can pinpoint similar decision-makers across other firms, boosting your pipeline with minimal guesswork.

A smart move is to go after people already interested in businesses similar to yours. Simply input the LinkedIn page link of your competitors into Leadsforge and it will uncover the followers for you—these are people already showing intent and awareness in your space. Share their LinkedIn company page link in Leadsforge and it will find it for you.

Segment your outreach by considering: 1) Industry focus (private equity, venture capital, investment banks, corporates) 2) Company size (boutiques vs. mid-market vs. enterprise) 3) Geography (EMEA, UK, US) 4) Role fit (directors, partners, heads of innovation) Here’s why: These factors increase your chance of connecting with qualified buyers ready for investment automation.

Break down your targeting further: 1) Private equity/VC partners vs. M&A heads at banks 2) Innovation leads at corporates in software/fintech/healthcare 3) Search funds or boutique advisory firms Here’s why: Each vertical values your solution slightly differently—customize your approach and lead magnet, such as a tailored 10-target list.