Set up your email client
Configure your email account to reach investors in 1 click from OpenVC.
Before you can send emails from OpenVC, decide how you want to send them:
- Option A: A webmail service in your browser like Gmail, Outlook.com
- Option B: A desktop email app like Apple Mail, Outlook, Thunderbird
Once you know which one you use, follow the matching setup below.
Option A – Gmail, Outlook.com or another webmail service
If you use Gmail or another web-based client:
- In Chrome: Open Gmail, click the small diamond icon in the address bar, select “Allow” when asked to open email links with Gmail.
- In other browsers: Look in the browser’s settings for “mailto handler” or “default email service.”, choose your preferred webmail provider (Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo, etc.).
Once set, clicking “Send email” in OpenVC will open a new Gmail (or webmail) compose window with your message pre-filled.
Option B – Apple Mail, Outlook, or another desktop email app
If you prefer using a desktop app:
- On Windows: Go to Settings → Apps → Default apps → Email, then select your preferred email app (Apple Mail, Outlook, etc.).
- On Mac: Open the Mail app., go to Mail → Preferences → General → Default email reader, then select your preferred email app (Apple Mail, Outlook, etc.).
Once set, clicking “Send email” in OpenVC will automatically open your chosen email app with the new message ready to send.
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Last updated on October 23, 2025