Ship Shape is an AI-powered investment search engine that indexes unstructured data to identify individual venture capitalists interested in specific sectors. By reducing the research time for creating an investor shortlist from 183 days to seconds, it enhances the likelihood of successful outreach for startups seeking funding.
Funding
$750K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Startups often struggle to efficiently identify and connect with venture capitalists who are genuinely interested in their specific industry, stage, and technology. Traditional methods of investor research are time-consuming, relying on generic databases and outdated lists, leading to inefficient outreach and wasted effort. This makes securing funding a prolonged and challenging process for founders.
Solution
Ship Shape provides a free AI-powered investment search engine that indexes unstructured data to help startups quickly identify relevant venture capitalists. By using keywords and phrases, founders can discover VCs, angel investors, and accelerators actively funding startups in their specific niche. The platform offers access to investor profiles, tracks investment activity, and identifies lead investors and funding trends, enabling targeted outreach. Ship Shape aims to streamline the investor discovery process, making it easier for startups to connect with the right investors and increase their chances of securing funding.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is early-stage startup founders and their teams who are actively seeking funding from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators. The platform also caters to marketing and business development teams looking to engage with ideal startup profiles.
Features
- AI-powered search engine that indexes unstructured data to identify relevant investors.
- Keyword-based search functionality to find investors interested in specific sectors and technologies.
- Access to investor profiles, investment activity, and funding trends.
- Identification of lead investors for specific deals.
- No paywalls or outdated lists, providing free and transparent access to investor intelligence.
- LinkedIn Single-Sign-On for easy access and profile creation.