1. Every Funded Startup Is in “Buying Mode” - The Real Question Is: Who Needs You? 💡
When a startup raises capital, one thing is guaranteed - they’re about to spend money.
Whether it’s on marketing, hiring, or new tech, every funded company is buying something.
The mistake most people make?
Assuming only the ones hiring for their service area are ready to buy.
A company not hiring a marketing manager might still be looking for a marketing agency.
A startup with no internal recruiters might be actively searching for a staffing partner.
👉 The smart move: start with all funded startups - then use Revli’s filters to zero in on the ones that fit you best.
2. Look for “Readiness Signals,” Not Just Job Postings 🔍
Revli gives you multiple ways to identify startups that are ready to buy right now.
Here’s how to interpret those signals:
💰 Funding Amount & Stage
Bigger rounds = more budget, but smaller rounds (Seed or Series A) = faster decisions.
Agencies selling marketing, dev, or lead-gen services often see the best results from startups that raised in the last 60 days and have under 50 employees.
🧑💼 Hiring Signals
Hiring activity shows where they’re investing.
Companies adding sales or CS roles are likely focused on growth - meaning they’ll need help driving pipeline.
But no hiring can also be a green light - often it means they’re staying lean and outsourcing.
🧠 Team Structure Gaps
Check the contacts tab. If a company has no Head of Marketing, no HR Director, or no CTO, that’s opportunity - they’ll likely rely on agencies or freelancers.
🏷️ Industry & Technologies
Match industries you’ve already helped.
Dev or AI agencies can look for companies using older stacks (e.g. WordPress, Google Cloud) that might need modernization.
Marketing agencies should watch SaaS, Fintech, and Consumer Apps - these often scale fastest post-funding.
🤖 Strategic Insights (AI Predictions)
Don’t skip the Strategic Insights tab.
It highlights likely service needs (“SDR/BDR recruitment,” “marketing support for growth”) - perfect clues that they’re ready to engage.
3. Combine Filters to Find Your Sweet Spot 🧩
The real power comes from combining filters.
Don’t just pick one - layer signals to isolate your ideal buyers.
Example for a Marketing Agency:
Industry: SaaS, B2B, or Consumer Apps
Recent Funding Date: last 30–60 days
Company Size: 10–50 employees
Job Departments: no Marketing lead
Currently Hiring: Yes (Sales or Product roles)
Example for a Staffing or Recruiting Agency:
Funding Round: Seed–Series B
Company Size: 20–100 employees
Currently Hiring: 5+ open roles
Job Departments: missing HR/Talent Acquisition
Industry: Tech, Fintech, or Healthcare
Example for a Dev or AI Agency:
Industry: Financial Services, SaaS, or Manufacturing
Technologies: using Google Cloud or AWS
Company Size: under 50 employees
Recent Funding Amount: $3M–$15M
Service Needs: mentions data, infrastructure, or AI scaling
🧠 Pro tip: save your best filter combos as “Saved Searches.”
That way, every Monday you’ll get a refreshed list of newly funded startups that fit your ICP.
4. The Mindset That Separates Top Performers 🚀
Top Revli users don’t try to guess who’s guaranteed to buy - they reach out to the right 50 companies each week.
Every startup that just raised is making buying decisions right now.
If your outreach shows you understand their stage and challenge, you’ll stand out immediately.
Your job isn’t to predict.
Your job is to start the conversation while momentum is high.
5. Your Next Step ✅
Open your Funding Insights Dashboard
Apply filters for your niche
Save the search (this becomes your weekly pipeline)
Revisit it every Monday when new data drops
Reach out before competitors even notice the funding announcement
Remember: 🧠 Every funded startup needs help with something.
Your edge is using Revli to figure out which ones need you right now -
then being the first to reach out.