💰 Funding Fever - Recently Funded Startup Leads

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🔥 Why Funding Fever is Your Secret Weapon

The Perfect Timing Advantage: Catch startups right after they receive funding when they're actively looking to spend on growth tools and services.

💰 They Have Budget Just received fresh capital Actively spending on growth Decision makers are accessible Higher conversion rates

⏰ Perfect Timing Catch them during expansion phase Before competitors reach them When they need your services most Maximum receptiveness to new vendors

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🚀 Who Pays Premium for These Leads?

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✨ What Makes Our Leads Premium Quality

Feature	Benefit	Value
🎯 Fresh Funding Data	Companies funded within days/weeks	Higher intent & budget availability
👥 Decision Maker Info	CEO, CTO, VP contacts included	Direct access to buyers
📊 Lead Scoring	AI-powered quality assessment	Focus on highest-value prospects
💼 Company Intelligence	Funding details, team size, investors	Perfect conversation starters
⏰ Optimal Timing	Best contact windows provided	Maximize response rates

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📊 Data Sources & Coverage

🔍 Primary Data Sources:

• Crunchbase - Comprehensive funding database
• SEC Filings - Official investment records
• Press Releases - Fresh funding announcements
• AngelList - Startup funding rounds
• Industry News - TechCrunch, VentureBeat, etc.

🌍 Geographic Coverage:

• North America - USA, Canada (Primary focus)
• Europe - UK, Germany, France, Netherlands
• Asia-Pacific - Singapore, Australia, Israel
• Emerging Markets - Selected high-growth regions

🏭 Industry Coverage:

Technology SaaS & Enterprise Software AI/ML & Data Analytics Developer Tools & APIs Cybersecurity Solutions

Financial Services FinTech & Payments Insurance Technology Investment Platforms Cryptocurrency & DeFi

Emerging Sectors HealthTech & MedTech CleanTech & Sustainability EdTech & Future of Work E-commerce & Marketplaces

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📝 Input Configuration

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📥 Input Example

{
  "daysBack": 30,
  "minFundingAmount": 500000,
  "maxResults": 100,
  "industries": ["SaaS", "FinTech", "AI/ML"],
  "roundTypes": ["Seed", "Series A", "Series B"],
  "includeContacts": true,
  "prioritizeRecent": true,
  "includeInvestors": true
}

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📤 What You Get - Premium Lead Intelligence

🌐 Professional HTML Report

📊 Structured Data (CSV/JSON)

🎯 Lead Intelligence Per Company

Data Point	Description	Use Case
Company Details	Name, website, industry, description	Initial research & qualification
Funding Information	Amount, round type, date, investors	Conversation starters & credibility
Decision Makers	CEO, CTO, VP contacts with emails/LinkedIn	Direct outreach targets
Company Metrics	Employee count, location, founded year	Lead scoring & prioritization
Best Contact Times	Optimal outreach windows	Maximize response rates
Lead Score (1-100)	AI-powered quality assessment	Focus efforts on best prospects

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📤 Sample Output

{
  "success": true,
  "totalLeads": 87,
  "leads": [
    {
      "name": "SmartFlow Analytics",
      "website": "https://smartflowanalytics.com",
      "industry": "SaaS",
      "description": "Cloud-based platform that streamlines business operations",
      "fundingAmount": 2500000,
      "roundType": "Series A",
      "fundingDate": "2025-07-15",
      "location": "San Francisco, CA",
      "employeeCount": 25,
      "investors": ["Sequoia Capital", "Y Combinator"],
      "leadScore": 92,
      "decisionMakers": [
        {
          "name": "Sarah Johnson",
          "role": "CEO",
          "email": "sarah.johnson@smartflowanalytics.com",
          "linkedinUrl": "https://linkedin.com/in/sarah-johnson"
        }
      ],
      "bestContactTime": "Tuesday-Thursday 10-11 AM",
      "foundedYear": 2022
    }
  ],
  "htmlFile": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../leads-report.html",
  "csvFile": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../leads-data.csv",
  "jsonFile": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../leads-data.json"
}

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💡 Pro Lead Generation Strategies

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🚀 Integration & Automation

🔄 CRM Integration

Salesforce Import CSV directly into leads Auto-populate custom fields Create targeted campaigns Track funding-based segments

HubSpot Bulk contact import Smart list creation Automated sequences Lead scoring integration

📧 Email Marketing Platforms

Platform	Integration Method	Benefits
Mailchimp	CSV import, API sync	Segmentation by funding stage
Constant Contact	Direct upload	Industry-based campaigns
SendGrid	API integration	Personalized outreach at scale
ConvertKit	Tag-based import	Automated nurture sequences

🤖 Sales Automation

Outreach Sequences:

1. Day 1 - Congratulatory message on funding
2. Day 7 - Value proposition aligned with growth
3. Day 14 - Case study from similar company
4. Day 30 - Industry insight or resource share

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📈 ROI & Success Metrics

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🛠️ Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Data Freshness	Updated daily, 24-48 hour lag maximum
Accuracy Rate	90%+ for company data, 70%+ for contact info
Processing Speed	1-5 seconds per lead generation
Output Formats	JSON, CSV, HTML reports
API Rate Limits	Built-in delays for platform compliance
Data Retention	Files available for 7 days post-generation

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🎯 Use Cases & Success Stories

🏢 B2B SaaS Company

"We generated $250K in new revenue from funded startup leads in 90 days. The timing advantage is incredible - they actually need what we're selling."

Results:

• 150 leads generated monthly
• 8% conversion to demos
• $1,650 average customer value
• 400% ROI in first quarter

📊 Marketing Agency

"Funding Fever transformed our prospecting. We went from cold calling to warm conversations about growth strategies."

Results:

• 200 qualified leads monthly
• 12% conversion to proposals
• $8,500 average project value
• 600% ROI within 6 months

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💡 Advanced Tips for Maximum Success

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⚡ Getting Started

🚀 Quick Start Guide:

1. 🎯 Define Your ICP - What funding stage/industry do you target?
2. 📊 Set Parameters - Configure search criteria for optimal results
3. 🔄 Generate Leads - Run the actor with your specifications
4. 📋 Export Data - Download in your preferred format
5. 📧 Launch Outreach - Import to CRM and start campaigns

📋 Best Practices Checklist:

• Focus on recent funding (7-60 days)
• Set appropriate minimum funding amounts
• Target industries you understand well
• Include contact information for direct outreach
• Export to your CRM for tracking
• Create personalized email sequences
• Track conversion rates and optimize

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🤝 Support & Resources

• 📚 Documentation - Complete setup and optimization guides
• 💬 Community - Join our Discord for tips and best practices
• 📧 Direct Support - Technical assistance and feature requests
• 📈 Success Coaching - Lead generation strategy consultation

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