Case Study: Gigaboost - Targeted Investor Email Campaign Platform
Written by DevenCodes
Monday, July 8, 2025

Overview
Gigaboost is a standalone web application designed to simplify and automate the process of creating and managing investor outreach email campaigns. Built with an emphasis on personalization, AI support, and compliance, the platform provides users with tools to craft multi-step email campaigns using a credit-based system. The service is geared toward startups, founders, and fundraisers who seek to connect with potential investors efficiently.
Problem Statement
Fundraising through cold emails can be a time-consuming and error-prone process. Many platforms offer generalized marketing tools, but few cater specifically to investor outreach. Users often face challenges such as:
• Ineffective targeting of investor profiles
• Manual campaign management
• Daily email limitations enforced by email providers
• Poor analytics for follow-ups and responses
• Lack of compliance with spam laws
Gigaboost aims to address these challenges by offering a tailored, intelligent, and secure campaign platform for investor communication.
Key Features
• Credit-Based Email Sending: - Every email costs 1 credit. - Free users get 60 credits on sign-up. - Paid packages offer higher credit limits for extended campaign capacity.
• AI-Enhanced Campaign Creation: - Campaigns are created through a guided multi-step workflow. - AI assistance helps generate and personalize email sequences. - Users can use templates or compose from scratch.
• Email Configuration Options: - Supports Google OAuth, Microsoft OAuth, and IMAP/SMTP (manual setup). - Ensures secure integration using OAuth and credential encryption.
• Smart Scheduling via Cron Jobs: - Ensures email delivery within provider limits. - Users can send up to 300 emails per campaign per day.
• Investor Targeting Engine: - Users fill a questionnaire to define target investor profiles. - The platform fetches investors from an internal investor database.
• Inbox Management: - Centralized dashboard to view all sent emails and investor responses. - Helps users track and manage replies for better follow-ups.
• Subscription Tiers: - Multiple premium plans are offered, ranging from 90 days to 360 days. - Higher packages come with higher credit allocations and more robust features.
Technical Implementation
Frontend: React.js
Backend: Node.js/Express or similar
Email Providers: Google, Microsoft, IMAP/SMTP
AI Integration: OpenAI for content generation
Database: Internal investor database with filtered access
Security & Compliance
• OAuth tokens and SMTP credentials are securely stored and encrypted.
• System enforces compliance with international anti-spam laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM, GDPR).
• Admins have control over user activity and can intervene when violations are detected.