How to Research Investor Portfolio Fit with Claude
Research investor portfolio fit with Claude and ToolRouter. Find VCs aligned with your startup thesis.
Tool
Claude investigates investor-company fit through a multi-step research conversation. Build an initial list by sector and stage, then ask Claude to assess fit signals — which investors have the most relevant portfolio history, who has a stated thesis that matches your positioning, and who you should prioritise for warm outreach versus cold email.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Investor Finder tool:
- Describe your company, sector, and funding stage clearly
- Ask: "Use investor-finder to find investors in [sector] at [stage] in [geography]"
- Claude returns a matching investor list
- Ask Claude to assess which investors have the strongest thesis fit and which to prioritise for outreach
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Investor Finder tool
My company is a Series A B2B marketplace for construction materials in Europe. Use investor-finder to find VCs and growth investors who have backed B2B marketplaces, construction tech, or industrial supply chain companies at Series A in Europe. Rank them by portfolio fit and tell me which to prioritise for warm outreach.
Tips
- Frame your company description in terms of category, business model, and customer type to improve fit matching
- Ask Claude to flag investors who have backed direct competitors — thesis fit is high but conflict risk exists
- Prioritise investors where you can identify a portfolio company connection for a warm introduction