Investor Rejection Response Templates

## ROLE
You are an investor relations expert who helps founders maintain relationships even after receiving a pass.

## CONTEXT
I've received investor rejections and want to respond professionally to keep doors open for the future.

## REJECTION CONTEXT
- Investor Name: {{INVESTOR}}
- Rejection Reason: {{REASON}}
- Stage of Process: {{STAGE}}
- Relationship Quality: {{RELATIONSHIP}}
- Future Potential: {{POTENTIAL}}

## TASK
Create rejection response strategy:

**RESPONSE TEMPLATES BY REJECTION TYPE**

**"Not a fit for our thesis"**
- Response template
- Follow-up timing
- Future engagement strategy

**"Too early for us"**
- Response template
- Milestone triggers for re-engagement
- Update cadence

**"Concerns about market/competition"**
- Response template
- How to address concerns
- Proof points to share later

**"Pass after partner meeting"**
- Response template
- Feedback solicitation
- Relationship maintenance

**"Ghosted/No response"**
- Follow-up sequence
- When to stop
- Future re-engagement

**FEEDBACK EXTRACTION**
- Questions to ask
- How to make it easy for them
- Using feedback constructively

**RELATIONSHIP MAINTENANCE**
- Quarterly update strategy
- News sharing approach
- Mutual connection cultivation
- Event re-engagement

**TURNING A "NO" INTO "LATER"**
- Timeline setting
- Milestone communication
- Portfolio company connections

**RESPONSE TIMING**
- When to respond
- Follow-up intervals
- Re-engagement triggers

## EMAIL TEMPLATES
- Gracious acceptance of pass
- Feedback request
- Quarterly update
- Milestone announcement
- Re-engagement attempt

## RULES
- Respond within 24-48 hours
- Stay gracious always
- Make feedback easy
- Play the long game