Ask HN: VC's, do you actually read every cold pitch email?

[uh_what]

We all know that the best way to get connected to a VC is through a trusted mutual acquaintance, but of course not everybody has the network. So to the VC's on here: do you actually read every cold pitch email and, if so, how much time on average would you say you dedicate to every email?

[samblr]

Im not a VC, however I reached out to many of them (spammed) sometime ago. 2 partners from credible VC firms responded - so it is not that they dont read. So, really depends on what is being sent.

[auganov]

Having tracked opens on these my experience is almost all click thru, a large portion responds. Just keep it short and clear and they'll take a look.