Small checks. Real operator help.
I write small, early checks into operator-led companies where I can add more than capital. Marketing is usually the lever where I help the most. The bar is high on what I commit to — I take this seriously and stay close.
Send me a deck →What I back.
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Operator-founders
I back people who can build, sell, and ship the work themselves. Not professional fundraisers.
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Productized service or tools
I understand both sides — I've built and run them. I add real value here, not just capital.
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Marketing-led growth motion
If marketing is your moat or your bottleneck, I'm the operator-investor you want in the cap table.
The basics.
- Stage
- Pre-seed and seed
- Check size
- $10K – $50K
- Geography
- US-first; remote teams welcome
- Sector
- Service businesses, B2B SaaS, productized agencies, creator tools
Placeholder ranges. These will firm up over time — for now, treat them as a starting point for the conversation.
What I actually do for founders.
- Marketing brain in your corner. Real strategy, not advice from the cheap seats.
- An honest second opinion on positioning, pricing, and channel mix.
- Network intros in service-business, agency, and operator circles.
- Quiet by default. I'm not adding signal to the noise.
How to reach me.
A short email with the deck or a Notion / Google doc is the fastest way in. I usually reply within a week. I'll tell you "no" fast if it's a no — your time is worth that.
david@letschatmarketing.com →