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  • IDENTIFIED
  • STRUCTURED
  • HUMAN

How to source new startup deals with your AI

Connect Mattermark to your AI client to pull specific company data. You can then filter for the exact sectors and regions that fit your investment thesis.

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Short answer

How can I find new startups using my AI?

Your AI uses Mattermark to search for companies based on the industries and locations you specify. It filters the results so you get a clean list of potential deals. Here is how it works.

The results you get

Targeted deal flow

The AI handles the data heavy lifting so you can focus on the actual companies.

FILTERED

Specific company lists

The AI pulls companies that match your industry and location requirements. You get a list that actually fits your criteria.

IDENTIFIED

New market players

The agent finds companies meeting your specific growth or sector needs. This helps you spot new opportunities without manual searching.

STRUCTURED

Clean company data

The AI extracts industry, location, and status details. You can move these details into your own tracking tools easily.

HUMAN

Final deal vetting

The AI finds the candidates, but you do the actual work of deciding which founders to reach out to.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for deals.

Your agent acts as a research assistant, querying Mattermark to find the companies you need.

  1. Search the database

    The AI translates your request into a search for companies within Mattermark.

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  2. Filter by sector

    The agent narrows the search to specific industries you define.

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  3. Filter by location

    The AI limits the results to the specific geographic regions you want.

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  4. Compile results

    The AI gathers the matching company profiles into a single list for you to review.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific industries or cities you are targeting.

Mattermark Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GyYawoYxZ915IVeeNImi5oCmUfc8c0W5f9r9F0KS/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 — Mattermark capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "mattermark-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GyYawoYxZ915IVeeNImi5oCmUfc8c0W5f9r9F0KS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Start here

Connect Mattermark once, then ask.

Link your account once and your credentials stay encrypted. You can then start asking your AI for data immediately.

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FAQ

How the sourcing task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI contact these startups for me?

    No. The AI only finds and filters company data. You have to handle all outreach yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI change data in my Mattermark account?

    No. The AI only reads data from Mattermark to answer your questions. It cannot edit or delete your existing records.

  • 03

    Can I filter by company size?

    Yes, if that information is available in the Mattermark database for the search tool.

  • 04

    Does the AI work with any AI client?

    Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    How do I get the results into my CRM?

    The AI can format the company data into a list that you can easily copy and paste into your CRM.

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