ApproveThis manages your Angel Match Integration approvals.

Why Combine ApproveThis and Angel Match?

Approval workflows are the backbone of efficient decision-making, especially in fast-paced environments like venture capital and startup fundraising. Angel Match simplifies investor discovery by providing access to 90,000+ investors, but even the best leads require internal alignment before moving forward. ApproveThis adds structure to this critical step, ensuring every opportunity is reviewed consistently and efficiently. Together, these platforms eliminate bottlenecks that slow down deal flow, turning potential into action.

Key Benefits of Integration

When connected via Zapier, Angel Match and ApproveThis create a seamless pipeline for managing investor outreach. For example:

• Automated Review Cycles: Investor lists exported from Angel Match instantly trigger approval requests in ApproveThis, ensuring no lead sits idle.
• External Collaboration: Approvers (like board members or legal teams) can review investor matches directly via email without needing Angel Match licenses.

This integration is particularly valuable for teams handling high volumes of investor interactions, where delays in approvals directly impact fundraising timelines.

Real-World Use Cases

Startup Founders: Speed Up Investor Outreach

A founder using Angel Match to identify potential investors can set up an automated approval workflow for their advisory board. When they export a list of 50 seed-stage investors from Angel Match, ApproveThis:

1. Creates an approval request with investor profiles and match scores
2. Routes it to advisors based on their expertise (e.g., legal review for regulatory compliance)
3. Auto-approves investors meeting predefined criteria (e.g., minimum check size)

This reduces back-and-forth emails and ensures the founder spends time pitching rather than chasing approvals.

VC Firms: Streamline Portfolio Support

Venture capital firms using Angel Match to source co-investors for portfolio companies can configure ApproveThis to:

• Require partner consensus before introducing startups to new investors
• Automatically escalate time-sensitive opportunities if key decision-makers are unavailable

One VC firm reduced their investor introduction cycle from 14 days to 48 hours by using approval thresholds to fast-track high-priority matches.

Team-Specific Advantages

Executives & Board Members

Maintain oversight without micromanaging. Approval groups in ApproveThis let stakeholders set high-level guidelines (e.g., "All Series A investors require CFO review") while avoiding daily operational tasks. Real-time dashboards show where bottlenecks occur, helping leadership optimize processes.

Finance & Legal Teams

Built-in approval thresholds automatically flag investors requiring deeper due diligence. For example, any Angel Match export containing investors from regulated industries could route to compliance officers first. Calculated fields in ApproveThis can even assess risk scores based on investor data points.

Business Development Teams

Sales teams pitching to investor networks use the integration to quickly get internal buy-in for resource allocation. When an Angel Match export shows high-value targets, ApproveThis can automatically:

• Request budget approval for premium outreach campaigns
• Confirm availability of demo environments or executive sponsors

Implementation Guide

Step 1: Connect Accounts via Zapier

Create a Zapier account and connect both ApproveThis and Angel Match. The entire setup takes under 15 minutes:

1. Choose Angel Match's "Export Investors" trigger
2. Map investor data fields to ApproveThis' request template
3. Set approval rules (e.g., "All investors over $500k check size require CEO review")

Step 2: Configure Approval Logic

Use ApproveThis' workflow builder to define:

• Sequential vs Parallel Approvals: Require legal then CFO review (sequential) or let both teams review simultaneously
• Auto-Escalations: Reassign approvals if not addressed within 24 hours

Step 3: Test with Real Data

Export a small investor list from Angel Match to confirm approvals route correctly. Refine thresholds and notification settings based on team feedback.

Why This Integration Works

Most approval tools force teams to choose between speed and compliance. ApproveThis' integration with Angel Match delivers both by:

• Reducing Manual Work: Investor data flows directly into approval requests – no copy/pasting
• Maintaining Flexibility: Easily adjust approval rules as fundraising strategies evolve

A fintech startup using both platforms cut their investor review time by 70% while improving documentation for audit trails.

Get Started Today

Whether you're a founder seeking first-round funding or a VC managing multiple portfolio companies, automating approvals for investor matches creates measurable competitive advantage. ApproveThis scales with your needs – from simple email approvals to multi-tier workflows with conditional logic.

Next Steps:

• Register for ApproveThis (Free 14-day trial)
• Book a Custom Demo to see Angel Match integration in action

Final Note: No Licensing Headaches

Unlike other tools, ApproveThis doesn't require external approvers to have seats in Angel Match or your internal systems. Clients, investors, or partners review requests via email – ideal for cross-organizational collaboration without added software costs.