You need to know how to play that game. It can be a lot of time investment, but like my dad always said, "People aren't going to call you and offer you a job, you need to go to them."

The same is true with VC funds.

Meet with VCs, Business Angels, Founders, etc. for some months regularly and keep them updated about your startup, maybe work with them on a project, do some freelancing for them or become an employee at their company. Then they get to know you and your skills. Then pitch them an idea that gets them exicted that they themselves can understand. Something in their space.