Establishing your presence as an angel investor goes beyond cutting checks. A public profile helps you build credibility, attract interesting deals, and connect with founders and fellow investors. On Signed, you can easily set up a public page (for example, signed.com/@holman) to showcase your investing activity and interests — all on your terms.
Why Have a Public Investor Profile?
Think of your public page as your digital business card in the startup world. By highlighting select deals and sharing a bit about yourself, you make it easier for founders to find you and understand what you're looking for. You might even catch the eye of other investors with similar interests, sparking new connections or syndicate opportunities. Plus, it gives you a place to direct people when someone inevitably asks, “So, what do you invest in?”
Features of Your Signed Public Page
Within your Signed settings, you can enable a public profile with just a few clicks. Once it's live, you have control over what appears:
- Custom handle: Choose your personalized URL (e.g., signed.com/@yourname).
- Featured investments: Select which deals to make public, showing off your favorite portfolio companies or verticals.
- Bio & interests: Share a short description, areas of focus, and other relevant details founders or co-investors might want to know.
- Pitch submissions: Let founders send you their startup pitches directly via your public page, streamlining your inbound deal flow. For more on this, see Receive Startup Pitches from Founders.
How to Enable (and Curate) Your Profile
Head to your Signed account settings and look for the public profile section. You can toggle visibility on or off at any time. From there, pick which deals you want to highlight and write a short blurb about yourself. You stay in control — nothing goes public unless you decide it should.
Growing Your Reputation
Having a public investor profile helps you stand out in a sea of anonymous checks. When founders can see your track record and interests, they're more likely to reach out with relevant pitches. Over time, your Signed public page can become a valuable part of your personal investor brand — no search engine optimization wizardry required (but it doesn’t hurt).