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find-vcs

Identify 15–30 candidate VC firms matching a startup's fundraising profile.

3|1|Updated Mar 15, 2026
Search Tags:#fundraising#lead-generation#venture-capital#portfolio-analysis#vc-research#startup-thesis
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Overdrive-Consulting/vc-fundraising-skill --skill find-vcs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: find-vcs
Source: https://github.com/Overdrive-Consulting/vc-fundraising-skill/tree/main/.claude/skills/find-vcs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Overdrive-Consulting/vc-fundraising-skill --skill find-vcs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find venture capital firms that match a startup's fundraising brief by systematically scanning VC databases and firm websites to build a targeted donor list.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Targeted discovery: Discover 15–30 candidate VC firms aligned with the startup's sector, geography, and stage.
  • Structured research: Pull investment theses, portfolio signals, check sizes, and activity to validate fit.
  • Pipeline handoff: Prepare data for the next step: mapping investors and drafting outreach messages.

Quick Start

Run the find-vcs skill to surface 15–30 candidate funds and assess fit for your fundraising thesis.

Frequently Asked Questions about find-vcs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find venture capital firms that match my startup's fundraising profile?▼

To find venture capital firms matching your startup's fundraising profile, this skill scans VC databases and firm websites to identify 15–30 candidate funds aligned with your sector, geography, and stage.

What information is included when researching VC firms for lead generation?▼

Researching VC firms for lead generation involves pulling investment theses, portfolio signals, check sizes, and recent activity data to validate fit and build a targeted donor list for your raise.

Can I verify a venture capital firm's recent activity and sector focus before fundraising outreach?▼

Yes, you can verify a venture capital firm's recent activity and sector focus by using Exa MCP tools and Apify scratch to validate each firm's thesis, stage, and recent activity for a strong match.

What is the best way to build a targeted list of 15 to 30 VC candidates for a startup raise?▼

The best way to build a targeted list of 15 to 30 VC candidates is to systematically scan VC databases, deduplicate the results with a fund_id slug, and assess fit for your fundraising thesis.

How do I prepare VC research data for mapping investors and drafting outreach messages?▼

To prepare VC research data for mapping investors and drafting outreach messages, this skill outputs a structured, deduplicated list of candidate funds with validated fit data for pipeline handoff.

Does this venture capital research process work for any startup sector and stage?▼

This venture capital research process works across startup sectors and stages by verifying each firm's specific thesis, sector focus, and stage preferences to ensure a strong match for your fundraising brief.

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