Complete the screen
Describe the team, customer, recent progress, geography, round, and three material links. “None” is better than an unsupported claim.
How it works
Signal first.
Evidence second.
Commitment last.
The sequence protects founder information and investor attention. An application, site approval, deal-room invitation, and investment are separate decisions.
For founders
Pass the people review
SL Ventures evaluates founder-market fit, who builds, ownership, and evidence of recent execution.
Make the deal ready
A short conversation and evidence checklist clarify traction sources, customer references, cap table, entity, and IP status.
Approve the investor story
Only a ready deal becomes a nine-part teaser. Private company materials remain outside the public website.
For investors
Share your context
Share experience, interests, eligibility context, and risk understanding. Submission does not grant access.
Receive site approval
Approved investors may view published teasers. The first view is intentionally concise.
Record interest
Leave a check range and one question. This signal is not a commitment.
Review the evidence
If invited, compare the structured memo with the underlying materials and decide independently.
Sign externally
Any commitment, signature, and payment happen on the designated external platform.