Let me show you how those overpriced venture capital directories are compiled. Go to any of these sites which are listed in descending order of search result quality:


Then do a search on venture capital and your city. For example, if you live in Boston, do a search on "venture capital, Boston". Then visit the websites to determine what industries the venture capital firms invest in.

As mentioned repeatedly, cold calling strangers will get you no where. Venture capitalists tend to be polite people who will usually give you a few minutes on the phone, but do not mistake that politeness for interest.

Check out the free AVC directory of the Top American and Canadian venture capital firms.