Raising early-stage capital is rarely about a lack of ideas. Often, it comes down to access. Knowing who to speak to, how to reach them, and how to avoid wasting months sending emails that go nowhere.
For Michael Colin, founder and CEO of The MVMNT Group, this was exactly the challenge. He had built a promising logistics SaaS product and validated demand through early sales. What he needed next was capital and the right investors to help take the company forward. That search eventually led him to Angels Partners.
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Building a Modern Logistics Platform
The MVMNT Group was born from frustration with how freight logistics still operate. Manual paperwork, phone calls, and disconnected tracking systems slowed down operations and created unnecessary friction for shippers and carriers alike.
Michael and his team designed a technology-driven platform to automate freight matching and provide near real-time visibility across shipments. It was not just a concept. The team had already pre-sold parts of the software, which gave them confidence that the market was ready for their solution.
With the product in hand and early traction to show, fundraising became the next priority.
The Fundraising Challenge
Like many early-stage founders, Michael quickly discovered that raising capital was less about pitching and more about finding the right doors to knock on.
Cold outreach felt inefficient. Warm introductions were limited. Time spent chasing investors was time taken away from building the product and growing the business.
He needed a more structured way to identify relevant investors and manage outreach without turning fundraising into a full-time distraction.
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Discovering Angels Partners
After joining Angels Partners, Michael began using the platform’s investor database to search for angels and early-stage investors whose interests aligned with The MVMNT Group’s stage and industry.
Instead of sending hundreds of generic messages, he focused on targeted outreach. In total, he contacted 38 investors through the platform. Each conversation was intentional, and each connection felt relevant.
Within about five months, those conversations turned into commitments. The MVMNT Group successfully closed a $250,000 pre-seed round.
For Michael, the biggest shift was clarity. Angels Partners helped him focus on the right people instead of spreading his efforts too thin.
Why the Approach Worked
Several factors contributed to the success of the raise:
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The company had already demonstrated demand through pre-sales, which gave investors confidence.
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Outreach was focused and disciplined rather than random.
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The platform allowed Michael to stay organized and consistent without losing the personal touch that early-stage investors expect.
Fundraising became more manageable, more predictable, and far less overwhelming.
Lessons for Other Founders
The MVMNT Group’s experience highlights a reality many founders learn the hard way. Building a good product is only part of the equation. Being able to reach the right investors at the right time matters just as much.
Tools alone do not close rounds, but access and structure can dramatically shorten the path from pitch to funding.
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