• MATCHES
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN
  • INSIGHTS

How to search startup databases with your AI

Connect DeckMatch to your agent to turn your deal flow into a searchable knowledge base. You can query your submissions using natural language instead of rigid filters.

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Short answer

How can I find specific companies in my deal flow using AI?

Your agent uses semantic descriptions to find companies that match your investment thesis, even if they don't use your exact keywords. It scans your existing submissions to pull relevant matches based on the meaning of your query. You'll get a targeted list of companies that fit your criteria.

Search outcomes

Where your results land.

The AI processes your query and organizes the findings into these specific outcomes.

MATCHES

Semantic company matches

The agent finds startups that fit your specific investment criteria. You get a list of companies that align with the intent of your description.

LISTS

Full submission logs

You can pull the entire history of what has been submitted to your pipeline. This gives you the raw data needed to audit your recent deal flow.

HUMAN

Manual review required

The AI identifies the best candidates, but you still need to verify the specific details. You decide which companies actually warrant a follow-up.

INSIGHTS

Thesis validation

By seeing how many companies hit your criteria, you can refine your investment thesis. This helps you see if your current strategy is actually catching the right deals.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a search.

The agent handles the heavy lifting of scanning through your data to find the needles in the haystack.

  1. Accessing the data

    The agent first looks at everything currently in your pipeline to understand the available pool of startups.

    list_submissions

  2. Semantic matching

    Instead of looking for exact words, the agent looks for companies that fit the concept of your request.

    search_startups_semantically

  3. Filtering results

    The agent narrows down the list based on the nuances of your investment thesis.

    search_startups_semantically

  4. Presenting findings

    The agent delivers a clean list of companies that meet your specific requirements.

    list_submissions

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your deal flow.

Starting points

These are just ways to start the conversation. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual thesis or company names.

DeckMatch Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Nup7a9iBEEXveVorWbmtpbJ1ECda9zHWUApml3pE/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 — DeckMatch capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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Copy into chat04

  • Find all companies in my submissions that are building in the generative AI space.

  • Search for startups that match my thesis of 'decentralized infrastructure for edge computing'.

  • List all recent submissions that focus on B2B SaaS for the manufacturing industry.

  • Show me companies in my deal flow that are working on carbon capture technologies.

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Start here

Connect DeckMatch once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start querying your data from your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my startup submissions?

    No. The AI can only read and search through your existing submissions.

  • 02

    Does the AI add new companies to my database?

    No. This MCP is for searching and listing what is already there, not for creating new entries.

  • 03

    How does semantic search differ from a normal search?

    It looks for the meaning behind your words. If you search for 'clean energy', it will find companies working on 'solar' or 'wind' even if they don't use the phrase 'clean energy'.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as the client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any of my data?

    No. The tools provided only allow for listing and searching; there is no capability to delete or modify your data.

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