# DeckMatch MCP

> DeckMatch analyzes startup pitch decks against investor profiles using AI. This MCP helps venture capitalists and investment teams automatically gauge the fit between a company and potential funding sources, generating professional memos and tracking deal flow status without manual data entry.

## Overview
- **Category:** artificial-intelligence
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** pitch-deck-analysis, investment-triage, deal-flow, startup-analysis, automated-extraction, investment-memo

## Description

Take full control of your deal flow and startup analysis by connecting this MCP to your preferred agent. Instead of manually reviewing hundreds of decks and cross-referencing them with investor theses, you feed the materials into your AI client. It handles all the heavy lifting: extracting core business models, identifying market signals, and determining strategic fit. Your agent acts like a dedicated investment associate, letting you search across your entire portfolio for specific types of companies or instantly generating professional investment memos based on the analysis. Because Vinkius hosts this MCP in its catalog, you connect once from Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or any compatible client, giving your AI one centralized place to manage all your venture capital workflows.

## Tools

### tag_submission
Applies custom labels or tags to a specific pitch deck entry.

### delete_submission
Removes a specified pitch deck submission from your portfolio records.

### generate_investment_memo
Automatically creates a professional investment memorandum for a given submission ID.

### get_api_status
Checks the current connectivity and health status of your MCP account.

### get_deck_analysis
Retrieves the AI-driven triage results, detailing the problem/solution fit for a submission.

### get_submission_audit
Provides a complete historical log of all actions taken on a specific submission.

### get_submission_details
Retrieves the full metadata and details for any analyzed pitch deck submission.

### list_enrichment_sources
Lists all data sources available to augment your analysis and search queries.

### list_submissions
Lists all pitch decks that have been submitted and analyzed in your portfolio.

### list_submission_tags
Shows the list of existing tags you can apply to submissions for better organization.

### search_startups_semantically
Finds startups within your portfolio that are conceptually similar to a given company or theme.

### submit_pitch_deck
Accepts a deck URL and triggers the automated AI analysis process for the submission.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Analyze this pitch deck: 'https://docsend.com/view/example-deck'.
```

**Response:** 
```
Deck submission triggered! I've started the analysis for your DocSend URL. The job ID is 'sub_123'. I'll monitor the triage results and notify you as soon as the investment memo is ready.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Find startups similar to 'Stripe' focusing on 'climate tech payments'.
```

**Response:** 
```
Searching portfolio... Using AlphaLens, I found 3 relevant startups: 'ClimatePay', 'CarbonSettlements' (Seed), and 'EcoFin'. Would you like the detailed triage summaries for these matches?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Generate an investment memo for submission 'sub_123'.
```

**Response:** 
```
Memo generation complete! I've automatically crafted a professional investment memo for submission sub_123 based on the pitch deck analysis. You can now access the full document content.
```

## Capabilities

### Analyze and ingest pitch decks
Programmatically submit PDF or PPTX deck URLs for automated data extraction and high-fidelity analysis.

### Generate investment memos
Automatically draft professional, structured investment memoranda using the analyzed deck content.

### Identify market fits
Search your portfolio to find startups that match specific strategic criteria or industry trends.

### Track deal lifecycle status
Access a directory of all submitted decks and monitor their current analysis or triage statuses.

### Create tailored reports
Retrieve detailed AI-driven results, including the underlying problem/solution fit and business models for any submission.

## Use Cases

### Reviewing a large batch of incoming applications
An Accelerator Manager gets a folder of 50 new pitch decks. Instead of clicking into 50 different URLs, they prompt their agent to use `submit_pitch_deck` on all of them. The AI runs the triage analysis and surfaces potential matches using `search_startups_semantically`, allowing the manager to prioritize follow-up calls immediately.

### Deep dive into a specific deal
A VC is reviewing a promising company, 'AlphaCorp'. They need to know if it's worth pursuing. They ask their agent to use `get_deck_analysis` on the submission ID and then immediately call `generate_investment_memo` to draft talking points for an internal meeting.

### Cleaning up portfolio data
An Investment Associate realizes several decks from last quarter are mislabeled. They use `list_submission_tags` to see available categories, and then call `tag_submission` on the relevant decks to keep their deal flow records accurate.

### Investigating a past decision
A VC needs to understand why they passed on 'BetaTech' six months ago. They ask their agent to retrieve all activity for that submission using `get_submission_audit` to check who saw it and when the final analysis was completed.

## Benefits

- Stop manually tracking status updates. With access to `list_submissions` and the full directory, you keep a perfectly coordinated view of every deal in your pipeline.
- Generate professional documents on demand. Instead of drafting investment memos from scratch, simply call `generate_investment_memo` using natural language prompts.
- Find hidden opportunities quickly. Use `search_startups_semantically` to surface companies that fit a strategic profile you can't describe with keywords alone.
- Know exactly what the AI found. The `get_deck_analysis` tool lets you immediately see the problem/solution and business model triage results after submission.
- Maintain perfect records. You can check the entire history of any pitch deck using `get_submission_audit` or pull all data with `get_submission_details`.

## How It Works

The bottom line is: your AI client uses this MCP as a single source of truth for all your startup due diligence.

1. Subscribe to this MCP on Vinkius and retrieve your API Key from your DeckMatch dashboard settings.
2. Connect your AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.) and initiate the workflow by submitting a pitch deck URL or requesting an analysis.
3. Your agent processes the data, returns structured triage results, and allows you to generate reports like investment memos directly in conversation.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I start the analysis using submit_pitch_deck?**
You simply provide the URL to the pitch deck (PDF or PPTX) to your agent. The MCP triggers the automated process, giving you a job ID for tracking.

**What is the difference between get_deck_analysis and get_submission_details?**
Use `get_deck_analysis` when you want the AI's judgment on fit (problem/solution, business model). Use `get_submission_details` for basic metadata like submission date or original file name.

**Can I search my portfolio using search_startups_semantically?**
Yes. This tool lets you find startups conceptually similar to a target company, even if they aren't in the same industry category. You just need to describe the criteria.

**How do I update my deal flow status? Is there a tagging tool?**
Yes, you can use `tag_submission` to label decks (e.g., 'Needs Followup' or 'Passed'). You can also view available labels by calling `list_submission_tags`.

**Is there a way to delete an old pitch deck record? I need the delete_submission tool.**
Yes, use `delete_submission` and provide the specific submission ID. This permanently removes the record from your monitored portfolio.

**How do I use get_submission_audit to check who accessed or modified a deck submission?**
It provides the full history of changes made to a pitch deck record. This tool lets you track every modification, ensuring compliance and maintaining an accurate audit trail for your investment activity.

**What information does generate_investment_memo provide after running the tool?**
The memo generates a structured professional document based on the deck's analysis. It automatically summarizes the core business model, problem/solution fit, and key metrics for immediate review.

**How do I use list_submissions to get a comprehensive list of my analyzed decks?**
It returns metadata for every pitch deck you've submitted. This lets you quickly view the status, submission date, and unique ID for all items in your portfolio at once.

**How do I find my DeckMatch API Key?**
Log in to your DeckMatch or AlphaLens dashboard and navigate to the **Settings** or **API** section to generate your secret key.

**What deck formats are supported for analysis?**
You can provide URLs for PDF and PPTX files, as well as direct view links from platforms like DocSend.

**How does semantic startup search work?**
The `search_startups_semantically` tool uses the AlphaLens engine to match your natural language query against a massive database of startups and their strategic metadata.