investor-research
Research VCs, angels, and investors - portfolio, thesis, contact info
Best use case
investor-research is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Research VCs, angels, and investors - portfolio, thesis, contact info
Teams using investor-research should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/orthogonal-investor-research/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How investor-research Compares
| Feature / Agent | investor-research | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Research VCs, angels, and investors - portfolio, thesis, contact info
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Investor Research - Find and Research Investors
Research venture capitalists, angel investors, and their investment patterns.
## Workflow
### Step 1: Search for Investors
Find investors in your space:
```bash
orth api run fiber /v1/investor-search --body '{
"searchParams": {
"investment_stages": ["Seed", "Series A"],
"industries": ["AI", "SaaS", "Developer Tools"]
}
}'
```
### Step 2: Find Portfolio Companies
See their existing investments:
```bash
orth api run exa /search --body '{
"query": "Sequoia Capital portfolio companies AI 2023 2024",
"num_results": 30
}'
```
### Step 3: Find Partner Contacts
Get contact info for partners:
```bash
orth api run fiber /v1/people-search --body '{
"searchParams": {
"company_names": ["Sequoia Capital"],
"job_titles": ["Partner", "General Partner", "Principal"]
}
}'
```
### Step 4: Get Partner Email
Find email for outreach:
```bash
orth api run sixtyfour /find-email --body '{
"lead": {
"first_name": "Alfred",
"last_name": "Lin",
"company": "Sequoia Capital"
}
}'
```
## Example Usage
```bash
# Find AI-focused investors
orth api run fiber /v1/investor-search --body '{
"searchParams": {
"industries": ["AI", "Machine Learning"],
"investment_stages": ["Seed"],
"locations": ["San Francisco", "New York"]
}
}'
# Find angels in your space
orth api run exa /search --body '{
"query": "angel investors who invest in developer tools startups",
"num_results": 25
}'
```
## Tips
- Check for portfolio overlap before reaching out
- Find warm intros through mutual connections
- Research partner's personal investment interests
- Time outreach when raising (not too early/late)
## Discover More
List all endpoints, or add a path for parameter details:
```bash
orth api show exa
orth api show fiber
orth api show sixtyfour
```
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