VCBoost

Table of Contents

• About the Project
• Built With
• Getting Started
  • Direct Usage
  • Local Setup

About the Project

Our AI-powered tool revolutionizes startup analysis by examining pitch decks and websites while enriching this data with insights from four robust sources: PredictLeads, SimilarWeb, Harmonic, and PeopleDataLabs. The result? A clear, actionable analysis that delivers a comprehensive 360-degree view of each startup.

Why It Matters

This tool empowers venture capital analysts to save time and make better decisions by streamlining startup evaluation. Its fast, accurate, and interactive approach ensures analysts can focus on identifying the most promising opportunities.

Key Features

• One-Pager Generation: Automatically creates a concise summary of a startup's strengths, weaknesses, and key metrics
• Startup Scoring: Provides a quantitative score based on multiple factors, offering a quick assessment of a startup's potential
• Interactive Analysis: Analysts can ask specific questions and receive tailored insights directly from the data

Future Developments

• CRM Integration: Integrate directly the results of VCBoost into your CRM
• Enhanced Reliability: Cross-check data across multiple sources for superior accuracy and reliability
• More to see in the near future...

Built With

• Next.js

Getting Started

Direct Usage

Visit our website to use the product directly: VCBoost

Local Setup

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

Prerequisites

1. Install nvm:

   curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.1/install.sh | bash

2. Install Node.js:

   nvm install 22

3. Verify installations:

   node -v  # Should print "v22.13.0"
   nvm current  # Should print "v22.13.0"
   npm -v  # Should print "10.9.2"

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Lironeee/Deckalyst.git

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install next@latest react@latest react-dom@latest

3. Configure environment variables: Create a .env file with the following keys:

   PDL_API_KEY=    # to access people data labs data
   HARMONIC_API_KEY=    # to access harmonic ai data
   OPENAI_API_KEY=    # to access open ai models

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Connect to localhost in your browser