---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/tech-news/use-cases/track-startup-funding/openclaw
---
# How to Track Startup Funding with OpenClaw

OpenClaw monitors funding announcements systematically, extracting structured data on round sizes, investors, and sectors for automated tracking. Build funding trend dashboards, create sector-level investment reports, and feed deal flow data into venture research databases programmatically.

## Setup

openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: openclaw mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask OpenClaw: "Find startup funding stories in tech news"
3. OpenClaw returns recent funding announcements
4. Review the funding details
5. Track trends across multiple checks

## Example Prompt

```
Show me the latest startup funding news. Which companies just raised rounds?
```

## Tips

- Combine with new_stories for the earliest coverage
- Large rounds in emerging sectors signal growing market confidence
- Track acquisition announcements alongside funding for a complete picture
