# Harmonic MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Harmonic MCP lets you pull startup intelligence directly into your AI agent. Use it to enrich company data, find new investment targets, and pull investor portfolios without leaving your chat window. It turns your agent into a research analyst that knows the startup landscape. ## Overview - **Category:** sales-automation - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_O5tKIhnHInYg8JOctp4byVDGglaoXhmQjE8xPPuX/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** startup-intelligence, firmographics, venture-capital, market-research, data-enrichment, business-intelligence ## Description Imagine you're trying to map out a new market or find the next big thing in AI. Usually, that means jumping between LinkedIn, news sites, and funding databases, then trying to cross-reference funding dates in a spreadsheet that's already out of date. Harmonic changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting for you. You can ask your agent to find startups in a specific niche, check their headcount growth, or pull the full funding history for a competitor. It handles the tedious part of data gathering, like finding out who actually led a funding round or what a founder's career path looks like, so you can focus on making decisions. Whether you're hunting for new deals or trying to understand a competitor's move, this Connector gives your agent the eyes it needs to see the whole picture. You can find it in the Vinkius catalog, where it sits alongside other tools designed to turn raw data into actual strategy. Instead of manual research, you get a conversation where the data is always ready. ## Tools ### get_enrichment_status Check the status of a background enrichment request. Use this to see if your data is ready to use. ### search_startups Search for startups using filters like industry, location, and headcount. This is your primary tool for discovery. ### enrich_company Enrich a company with firmographics, funding, and social signals. Get a full profile of any domain in one go. ### enrich_person Pull professional history and social signals from a person's profile. It helps you understand a founder's background quickly. ### get_company_stats Get growth and headcount statistics for a company. Use this to see if a target is actually scaling. ### get_investor_portfolio Get the list of portfolio companies for an investor. This is perfect for mapping out an investor's current focus. ### get_api_profile Get information about the current API user. Use this to check your account status and limits. ### list_company_news List recent news and press releases for a company. Keep up with recent headlines without manual searching. ### list_funding_rounds List funding rounds for a specific company. See exactly how much money was raised and by whom. ### list_traction_signals List social and web traction signals for a company. Use this to see how much buzz a startup is actually getting. ### search_investors Search for investment firms and angels. Find the right partners for your specific investment thesis. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find me 5 AI startups in the UK with over 50 employees and show their latest funding. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found 5 AI startups in the UK that match your criteria. Here's a summary of their latest funding: | Company | Amount | Lead Investor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Alpha AI** | $12M | Sequoia | | **Beta Labs** | $8M | Andreessen Horowitz | | **Gamma Tech** | $20M | Founders Fund | | **Delta Systems**| $5M | Spark Capital | | **Epsilon Robotics**| $15M | Lightspeed | Would you like me to pull the traction signals for any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who is backing Sequoia Capital and what do they invest in? ``` **Response:** ``` Sequoia Capital has a massive portfolio of over 1,500 companies. They are currently very active in: * **Artificial Intelligence** * **Cloud Infrastructure** * **Consumer Internet** * **Fintech** Their recent investments include **Harvey** and **Glean**. I can pull the full list of their portfolio companies if you'd like. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Enrich the company at 'stripe.com' and tell me about their growth. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the data for Stripe. They are a leader in payments with significant funding history. **Key Stats:** * **Headcount Growth:** Steady expansion in engineering and sales. * **Recent News:** Expanded into new international markets. * **Traction:** High social and web signals across the fintech sector. Should I look for similar companies in this space? ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull firmographics and funding history Get a full profile of any company including their funding rounds and growth signals. ### Extract career history from LinkedIn Turn a LinkedIn URL into a structured summary of a person's education and professional path. ### Filter 35 million companies Search for startups using specific filters like headcount, industry, and location. ### Map out investor portfolios Get a complete list of every company a specific firm or angel has invested in. ### Track background data refreshes Check the status of data requests to ensure you're looking at the most recent info. ## Use Cases ### Finding a new investment thesis A VC asks the agent to find all AI startups in the UK with 10-50 employees and then pulls their funding rounds to assess the market. ### B2B Lead Enrichment A sales rep gives a list of domains to the agent to find high-growth companies and their latest funding amounts for prioritized outreach. ### Competitor Analysis A corporate dev asks the agent to list recent news and traction signals for three main competitors to see who is currently winning. ### Investor Mapping An analyst asks for the portfolio of a specific firm to see if they have any existing investments in the healthcare space. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using enrich_company to pull firmographics and funding history into your workspace instantly. - Identify high-growth targets faster by using get_company_stats to see real headcount and growth trends. - Map out investor influence with get_investor_portfolio to see exactly who is backing which companies. - Save hours on lead gen by using enrich_person to pull career history and professional signals from LinkedIn URLs. - Keep a pulse on the market with list_company_news to see the latest press releases for any competitor. - Find niche opportunities using search_startups to filter through 35 million companies by industry and size. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a research analyst that never sleeps. 1. Subscribe to the Harmonic MCP and grab your API key from the Harmonic Console. 2. Plug that key into your AI client settings. 3. Ask your agent to find startups or enrich a list of domains. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can I do with the Harmonic MCP?** You can use it to find startups, research investors, and get detailed company data. It lets your AI agent pull firmographics, funding history, and growth stats for millions of companies. **Can I use Harmonic to find specific types of startups?** Yes, you can filter by industry, location, and headcount. It searches a database of over 35 million companies to find exactly what you're looking for. **How does the Harmonic MCP help with venture capital research?** It acts as a research assistant that can pull an investor's full portfolio and a startup's funding history instantly. This helps you map out the market much faster. **Can I get professional info on founders using Harmonic?** You can provide a LinkedIn URL, and the Connector will pull the person's career history and education. It's a great way to understand a team's background quickly. **Does the Harmonic MCP provide real-time news?** Yes, it can pull recent news and press releases for any company. This keeps you updated on competitor moves without you having to search for them. **Is the Harmonic MCP good for sales lead enrichment?** It's perfect for that. You can use it to identify high-growth companies and pull their funding status to see if they have the budget for your services. **How do I find my Harmonic API Key?** Log in to your Harmonic account, go to the **Console**, and navigate to the **API** section. You will be able to generate and copy your unique apikey from there. **What happens if a company is not found in the database?** If a company is not found, Harmonic will return a `201 Enrichment Triggered` status. This means a background update has been queued. You can check the status later using the `get_enrichment_status` tool. **Can I search for companies based on specific criteria?** Yes! Use the `search_startups` tool. You can provide a JSON string with filters like headcount, location, or industry to find companies that match your investment or sales criteria. **Is the integration secure?** Absolutely. The integration only accesses your data through your unique API key. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.