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A Mutual Friend Suggested I Contact you

This template is a formal introductory letter for an individual or business seeking to connect with a new contact based on a mutual acquaintance. It is ideal for networking, exploring new business opportunities, or initiating a partnership.

Updated 15d ago
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Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Date

{{date}}

Recipient Information

{{recipient_name}}

{{recipient_title}}

{{recipient_company}}

{{recipient_address}}

Salutation

Dear {{recipient_name}},

Introduction and Referral

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is {{your_name}}, and I am the {{your_title}} at {{your_company}}. I am writing to you today at the kind suggestion of {{mutual_friend_name}}, who spoke highly of your work at {{recipient_company}} and believed there might be a mutually beneficial reason for us to connect.

{{mutual_friend_name}} mentioned your expertise in {{area_of_expertise}}, which aligns closely with {{brief_description_of_your_company_or_interest}}. We value {{mutual_friend_name}}'s insights greatly, and their recommendation prompted me to reach out.

Purpose of Contact

The primary purpose of my outreach is to explore potential synergies between our organisations. Specifically, I believe that {{briefly_state_your_objective_e.g._our_innovative_solution_for_X_could_be_of_interest_to_your_team_working_on_Y}}. I am particularly interested in learning more about {{recipient_company_specific_interest_or_project}} and discussing how our {{your_product_service_or_expertise}} could contribute to your objectives or create new opportunities.

I have attached/included a brief overview of {{your_company_or_relevant_project}} for your review.

Call to Action

I would be grateful for the opportunity to schedule a brief call or meeting at your convenience to discuss this further. I am available on {{suggested_date_1}} or {{suggested_date_2}}, but I am flexible and happy to work around your schedule. Please let me know what time works best for you, or if you prefer, I can be reached at {{your_phone_number}} or {{your_email_address}}.

Salutation

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and potentially collaborating in the near future.

Closing

Sincerely,

Signature Block

{{your_name}}

{{your_title}}

{{your_company}}

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