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Connect Startup Berkus Valuation to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get accurate pre-money estimates for early-stage companies.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Startup Valuation Berkus.

  1. 01

    Apply industry benchmarks

    This capability adjusts the final valuation to align with market norms in specific sectors like SaaS, Biotech, or Fintech.

  2. 02

    Apply stage adjustments

    Use this to modify a base valuation depending on whether the startup is at the pre-seed, seed, or early-growth stage.

  3. 03

    Calculate berkus valuation

    This capability computes the total pre-money valuation by totaling the values assigned to the five core Berkus drivers.

  4. 04

    Get valuation summary

    This capability provides a qualitative breakdown of the valuation components to show which drivers are contributing most to the total.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Initial Deal Screening

Run a quick Berkus calculation on a new startup pitch to see if their requested valuation aligns with their current assets.

02

Sector Comparison

Compare a SaaS startup's valuation against a Biotech startup by applying industry benchmarks.

03

Stage-Based Modeling

Adjust a pre-seed valuation to reflect the reality of a company that has just entered the seed stage.

04

Investment Memo Drafting

Use the valuation summary to provide a clear explanation of a company's worth in a formal report.

One connector, every AI

Startup Valuation Berkus works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Startup Valuation Berkus to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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918ms average. Fast in production.

Startup Valuation Berkus is checked daily against the live service.

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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Startup Valuation Berkus, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Startup Valuation Berkus. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Startup Valuation Berkus Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_etBXZ4uJFyy8EZsx4yzUEYCniX2ArHZUFIUfwM2Z/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Startup Valuation Berkus capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "startup-berkus-valuation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_etBXZ4uJFyy8EZsx4yzUEYCniX2ArHZUFIUfwM2Z/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Startup Valuation Berkus in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Startup Valuation Berkus owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals handling early-stage equity and investment modeling.

  • 01

    Angel Investors

    Use the capability to quickly vet the valuation of new deal flow.

  • 02

    Venture Capitalists

    Hand off raw startup data to your agent to generate standardized Berkus models.

  • 03

    Startup Founders

    Run internal models to prepare for pitch meetings and term sheet negotiations.

FAQ

Questions Startup Valuation Berkus owners ask.

  • 01

    What is the Berkus Method?

    It is a valuation method for early-stage startups that assigns value to five specific risk-reduction drivers: idea, prototype, management, relationships, and sales.

  • 02

    Can I adjust valuations for different industries?

    Yes, the MCP includes a capability to apply industry benchmarks for sectors like SaaS, Biotech, and Fintech.

  • 03

    How does the MCP handle different startup stages?

    You can use the stage adjustment capability to modify the base valuation for pre-seed, seed, or early-growth companies.

  • 04

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can connect this MCP to any compatible client including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use as soon as you connect it.

  • 06

    Is there a limit on the value assigned to each category?

    Yes, the calculate_berkus_valuation capability applies a hard cap of $2,000,000 to each of the five core drivers.

  • 07

    How does the capability handle different industries?

    You can use the apply_industry_benchmarks capability to adjust the valuation based on specific sectors like SaaS, Biotech, or Fintech.

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