Cold EmailResult2026-01

10 Real Cold Email Sequences with Measured Response Rates

Sequenzy

Results

20% response rate

Agency

44% response rate

Recruiting

53% response rate

Partnership

40% response rate

Founder outreach

Key tactics

Genuine curiosity (founder outreach)
Data-led mutual benefit (partnerships)
Peer-level tone (recruiting)

Summary

Collection of 10 real sequences published in mid-January 2026 with actual measured response rates. Highest performers were partnership (53%) and founder outreach (40%) sequences that led with genuine value or curiosity rather than a pitch.

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