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investor-research

Research investors and venture capital funds to produce fundraising briefs.

4|2|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#startup#fundraising#venture capital#investor research#deal sourcing#warm intro
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npx skills add https://github.com/propane-ai/kits --skill investor-research-propane-ai
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Skill: investor-research
Source: https://github.com/propane-ai/kits/tree/main/plugins/Founder/skills/investor-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/propane-ai/kits --skill investor-research-propane-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of researching potential investors and venture capital funds, providing founders with essential information for fundraising and relationship building.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Investor/Fund Profiling: Gathers details on investment thesis, stage focus, fund size, and geographical preferences.
  • Portfolio Analysis: Identifies key portfolio companies to assess alignment and potential synergies.
  • Activity Tracking: Monitors recent investments and public communications to gauge current focus.
  • Warm Introduction Angles: Suggests potential warm introduction pathways through portfolio founders or advisors.
  • Use Case: A founder preparing for a Series A round can use this Skill to quickly understand a target VC's investment criteria, recent deals, and identify potential warm intros from their existing network.

Quick Start

Research the investor 'Sequoia Capital' and identify potential warm introduction angles.

Frequently Asked Questions about investor-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I research venture capital funds for startup fundraising?▼

Researching venture capital funds involves gathering web data on investment thesis, stage focus, fund size, and portfolio companies. It produces actionable investor briefs detailing recent activity and potential warm introduction angles for relationship building.

What is the best way to find warm introduction angles to portfolio founders?▼

Finding warm introduction angles involves analyzing a venture capital fund's portfolio companies and advisors. By mapping these connections against your existing network, you identify viable pathways to secure a warm intro for your fundraising efforts.

Can I use CRM information to analyze investor portfolios and recent activity?▼

Yes, you can optionally integrate CRM information to analyze investor portfolios and recent activity. Combining CRM data with web search capabilities enhances the synthesis of investor profiles, tracking recent deals and current focus areas more effectively.

Does investor research require web search capabilities to gather fund profiles?▼

Yes, investor research requires web search capabilities to gather comprehensive fund and investor profiles. Web search is essential for collecting public data on investment theses, portfolio companies, recent investments, and public communications to gauge current focus.

How do I assess investor alignment for a Series A round?▼

Assessing investor alignment for a Series A round requires analyzing a target VC's investment criteria, recent deals, and portfolio companies. This helps determine if your startup fits their thesis and identifies potential synergies with existing investments.

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