The State of Venture Capital
Venture totals have been slipping year-over-year in key markets like the United States, and concerns about venture firms struggling to raise more capital are on the rise. This trend has left founders worried about the future of their startups and the potential for another year of declines in total startup investment in 2024.
Intently’s Founder AI: A Solution to the Problem
In response to this challenge, Intently, a Y Combinator-backed company, is launching a new service called Founder AI. This innovative tool aims to help founders identify the best ways to reach pertinent investors by leveraging their existing network and personal data. The goal is to make it easier for startups to secure introductions and attract investment.
How Founder AI Works
Founder AI uses vector search technology to sort out relevancy, making it a more effective solution than traditional methods. However, this approach also comes with its own set of challenges. According to Intently’s CEO and co-founder Slava Solonitsyn, the team had to narrow their focus on using only relevant vectors, as incorporating all possible data points would be prohibitively expensive.
The Benefits of Founder AI
The potential benefits of Founder AI are vast. By helping founders identify the most pertinent investors and streamlining communication choices, the tool can reduce wasted messages and increase the chances of securing investment. This not only benefits startups but also reduces digital communication noise, making it a win-win for everyone involved.
Pricing and Future Plans
Intently plans to charge $99 per month for the tool, with additional fees for using more data sources in their connecting-hunting efforts. While this may seem steep, it’s essential to remember that compute costs increase with the amount of data used. The company aims to raise between $5 million and $10 million in funding, which will help them take their technology to new areas of work, such as business development.
Larger Plans for Founder AI
Intently’s vision for Founder AI extends beyond fundraising. They plan to use this technology in various industries, including sales tooling, where it can be used to read connections and make communication choices more effectively. By doing so, they hope to reduce total digital communication by preventing wasted messages – a goal that benefits everyone involved.
Conclusion
Founder AI is an innovative solution designed to help startups navigate the challenges of securing investment in today’s venture market. With its cutting-edge technology and focus on relevancy, it has the potential to make a significant impact on the industry. As Intently continues to develop and refine this tool, we can expect to see more total venture activity in the market – a prospect that is both exciting and promising.
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