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investor-research

Analyze VC funds and partners for fundraising outreach.

1|1|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#startup#fundraising#venture capital#investor research#vc#deal sourcing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/moonklabs/startup-plugins --skill investor-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: investor-research
Source: https://github.com/moonklabs/startup-plugins/tree/main/startup-ceo/skills/investor-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moonklabs/startup-plugins --skill investor-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders and sales teams thoroughly research Venture Capital (VC) funds and partners before outreach, ensuring better alignment and more effective communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • VC Fund Profiling: Get an overview of a VC's investment thesis, fund size, stage focus, and portfolio.
  • Partner Deep Dive: Understand key partners' backgrounds, investment history, and focus areas.
  • Thesis Matching: Evaluate how well your startup aligns with a VC's investment strategy across sector, stage, check size, and geography.
  • Portfolio Analysis: Identify patterns in a VC's investments and discover potential warm intro paths.
  • Use Case: Before reaching out to Sequoia Capital, use this Skill to understand their current investment thesis, identify partners focused on your sector, and find out which of their portfolio companies are most similar to yours.

Quick Start

Research the VC fund Sequoia Capital.

Frequently Asked Questions about investor-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research a VC fund's investment thesis and portfolio before fundraising outreach?▼

You can research a VC fund's investment thesis by analyzing its fund size, stage focus, and portfolio composition to ensure your startup aligns with its strategy before initiating fundraising outreach.

What is the best way to find venture capital partners focused on my startup's sector?▼

The best way to find venture capital partners focused on your sector is to conduct a partner deep dive, reviewing their backgrounds, investment history, and focus areas to identify the right contact for strategic outreach.

Can I use investor research to evaluate if my startup fits a VC's check size and geography?▼

Yes, investor research supports thesis matching by evaluating how well your startup aligns with a VC's investment strategy across sector, stage, check size, and geography to facilitate strategic outreach.

How does portfolio analysis help me find warm intro paths to venture capital funds?▼

Portfolio analysis identifies patterns in a VC's investments and helps you discover potential warm intro paths by mapping overlaps between your startup and their existing portfolio companies.

Do I need web search tools to conduct venture capital due diligence with this approach?▼

Yes, this approach supports web search and optional data enrichment tools to conduct comprehensive due diligence on Venture Capital funds and partners for actionable fundraising insights.

What deal sourcing information can I get from analyzing recent VC fund activities?▼

Analyzing recent VC fund activities provides actionable insights for deal sourcing and business development by revealing current investment shifts, partner focus changes, and portfolio composition updates.

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