Can I customize the structure of the investor email?

Yes, while the skill follows a best-practice framework (TL;DR, Metrics, Highlights, Challenges, Asks), it is flexible enough to adapt to your specific startup stage and needs.

How long should the generated updates be?

The skill is optimized to produce updates between 300-500 words, ensuring they are scannable and can be read by busy stakeholders in under three minutes.

How does this skill help with investor transparency?

It provides a structured framework to acknowledge challenges constructively and share metrics honestly, which builds long-term credibility and trust with VCs.

What metrics are included in the update drafts?

The skill focuses on core startup vitals including ARR/MRR growth rates, runway, new customer acquisitions, and key product milestones.

Monthly Investor Updates

Name: Monthly Investor Updates
Author: yamz8

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Productivity & Workflow

Drafts high-impact investor communications and monthly newsletters designed to build stakeholder trust and drive engagement.

About

Monthly Investor Updates is a specialized skill for startup founders and CEOs to streamline communication with VCs and LPs. It provides a structured framework for drafting concise, professional updates that cover key metrics like ARR and runway, highlights, challenges, and specific asks. By following proven industry patterns, this skill ensures that communications are transparent, data-driven, and optimized for busy investors who need to digest information in under three minutes.

Key Features

Guided 'Asks' section to effectively leverage investor networks
Tone optimization for professional yet conversational founder-to-investor voice
Framework for transparently communicating business challenges and solutions
Support for ARR/MRR growth tracking and runway reporting
Standardized templates for TL;DR summaries and metrics snapshots
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Use Cases

Drafting recurring monthly updates for VC-backed startup boards
Preparing stakeholder communications for major company milestones
Formulating strategic requests for investor introductions or advice

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Key Features

Guided 'Asks' section to effectively leverage investor networks
Tone optimization for professional yet conversational founder-to-investor voice
Framework for transparently communicating business challenges and solutions
Support for ARR/MRR growth tracking and runway reporting
Standardized templates for TL;DR summaries and metrics snapshots
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Drafting recurring monthly updates for VC-backed startup boards
Preparing stakeholder communications for major company milestones
Formulating strategic requests for investor introductions or advice