Improving VC deal sourcing with relationship intelligence

Learn how leading VC firms are using relationship intelligence to improve their deal sourcing techniques, build better relationships, and close more deals.

Deal sourcing: What it is, how it works, and best practices Skip to main content Solutions Resources Pricing Search Sign in Get started Get started Deal sourcing: What it is, how it works, and best practices Written by Affinity Team Last updated June 25, 2026 Share on table of contents Text Link Text Link With record levels of dry powder and intensifying competition for quality deals, venture capital and private equity firms can no longer rely on being in the right room at the right time. They need a systematic sourcing engine. According to Affinity's 2026 Predictions Report , 50% of investors

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