Investor Update emails can be highly beneficial for founders in terms of building enterprise value and achieving their goals.
The main reasons to write good investor updates are: to keep investors informed, to attract potential investors, to gain support and insights, and to strengthen relationships.
A suggested framework for monthly investor updates includes sections for revenue, critical KPIs, business development wins, product releases, internal developments, milestones, metrics, product, team, and shoutouts.
For more mature businesses, quarterly board decks are recommended with a focus on strategy, numbers, key challenges, and product development. Prospective investors can be provided with a shortened and redacted communication format.