Handle inbound partnership and collaboration requests with a structured form. Collect company details, partnership type, and opportunity description — so you can evaluate every request consistently without losing them in your inbox.
Startups fielding investment or advisor introductions
Best practices
How to get the most from this form.
Use a partnership type dropdown
Pre-defined partnership categories (Integration, Reseller, Co-marketing, etc.) let you filter and prioritize submissions immediately. Open-text descriptions vary too widely to filter reliably.
Ask for company size
Company size is a fast proxy for fit. A company with 5 employees has different partnership dynamics than one with 5,000. A dropdown filters mismatches early.
Require a meaningful description
Set a minimum length on the opportunity description field to filter out low-effort submissions. A minimum of 50 characters is usually enough.
Respond with a clear timeline
The confirmation message should tell the submitter when they can expect a response and what the next step looks like — even if the answer is 'we review monthly'.
FAQ
Common questions.
How should I handle inbound partnership requests?
Route all inbound requests through a structured form instead of email. A form ensures you collect consistent information, can filter by type and company size, and have a submission record. This template covers the key information needed to evaluate a partnership quickly.
What's the difference between a partnership form and a contact form?
A contact form is general-purpose. A partnership form is purpose-built to collect the specific context needed to evaluate collaboration opportunities: company details, partnership type, size, and opportunity description. It saves a back-and-forth discovery step.
Should I review partnership requests manually?
For most companies, yes. Review on a regular schedule (weekly or monthly) rather than reacting to each submission as it arrives. The Formiqa dashboard makes it easy to batch-review and filter by partnership type.
Can I embed this form on my 'Partners' or 'Work with us' page?
Yes. Copy the embed code from the Share menu and paste it into your website. Embedded forms convert better than linked forms and create a smoother experience for prospective partners.
How do I prevent spam submissions?
Formiqa includes built-in rate limiting and spam protection. For additional filtering, the 'company website' and 'company size' fields naturally deter low-effort submissions.
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