AI-Powered VC Analyst

Step 1: Pitch Deck Analysis

1. Pitch Deck Submission: The AI agent processes the uploaded PDF pitch deck.
2. Information Extraction: Automatically extracts key details, including:
   • Market opportunity
   • Product overview
   • Financial metrics (revenue, growth)
   • Competitive landscape

Step 2: LinkedIn Profile Retrieval

1. Founder Identification: Cross-references the founders mentioned in the pitch deck.
2. Profile Retrieval: Retrieves and presents LinkedIn profiles to save time on manual searches.

Step 3: Metrics Extraction

1. Financial KPIs: Extracts important metrics like revenue projections, burn rate, and customer base directly from the pitch deck.

Step 4: Investment Thesis Matching

1. Thesis Cross-Check: Determines whether the startup matches your firm’s investment criteria by evaluating:
   • Geography (e.g., Italy)
   • Funding stage (e.g., pre-seed, seed)
   • Funding amount

Step 5: Getting Started

1. Upload a Pitch Deck: Start by uploading a pitch deck in PDF format for analysis.
2. Receive Executive Summary: The AI agent delivers a high-level summary of the startup’s product, market, and financials.
3. Retrieve LinkedIn Profiles: Quickly access founder profiles for deeper assessment.
4. Evaluate Thesis Fit: Check if the startup fits your firm's investment focus.

Step 6: Adding the AI Agent to Tiledesk

1. Navigate to Design Studio: Open the Design Studio in Tiledesk to set up the AI agent.
2. Set Up Global Variables:
   • ASSISTANT_ID: Set the value as your_dedicated_assistant_id. Replace this placeholder with the actual ID of the OpenAI assistant you want to integrate.
   • OPENAI_APIKEY: Enter your OpenAI API key for integration.
3. Customize the Agent: Tailor responses and connect additional APIs for enhanced functionality.

Example Use Cases

Use Case 1: VC Firm Scouting Startups

A VC firm specializing in SaaS startups can use the AI agent to automate screening, extracting metrics, and matching startups to their investment thesis, saving hours of manual work.

Use Case 2: Startup Founder Investment Validation

Founders can upload pitch decks to get insights into how VCs may view their startups, refining their pitches accordingly.

Benefits

• Time-Saving: Automates document analysis and profile searches.
• Informed Decisions: Provides a comprehensive evaluation for faster decisions.
• Better Matchmaking: Aligns startups with investment theses for more focused deal flow.