What AI says about OpenVC
Data as of Oct 26, 2026Based on 41,869 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
OpenVC is a fundraising platform providing an investor directory, fundraising CRM, and deck tracking tools to connect founders with venture capital firms and angels. It is among the brands most often named when founders look for pre-seed discovery platforms and databases of actively investing venture capital firms.
Mentioned in
2%
of AI answers about OpenVC and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
VC & Angel Investor DatabasesMentioned in
- 1OpenVCMentioned in 41%Avg. position 4.0
- 2CrunchBaseMentioned in 31%Avg. position 4.5
- 3PitchBookMentioned in 23%Avg. position 5.4
- 3Signal by NFXMentioned in 20%Avg. position 4.1
- 5AngelListMentioned in 15%Avg. position 5.3
- 5Andreessen HorowitzMentioned in 15%Avg. position 7.9
- 7AngelMatchMentioned in 11%Avg. position 4.6
- 7Y CombinatorMentioned in 11%Avg. position 6.7
- 7Bessemer Venture PartnersMentioned in 10%Avg. position 8.7
- 7AccelMentioned in 9%Avg. position 9.1
- 11ParadigmMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.1
- 11LinkedInMentioned in 7%Avg. position 7.5
- 11SolanaMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.9
- 11DealroomMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.7
Where OpenVC ranks in AI
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- VC & Angel Investor Databases#1 · 41%
- Startup Fundraising & Investor Networking Tools#4 · 13%
- Growth Equity Investors#21 · 2%
- Cannabis Venture Capital Firms#31
- Financial Modeling & FP&A Software#65 · <1%
- Deep Tech Venture Capital Firms#67 · 1%
- Cap Table & Equity Management Software#84 · 1%
- Fractional C-Suite Consulting Services#86 · <1%
- Private Market Investor Finder#228 · 1%
Topics where AI mentions OpenVC
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- B2B SaaS investor searchVC & Angel Investor Databases94%Rank #1
- Pre-seed fintech investmentVC & Angel Investor Databases90%Rank #1
- Founder discovery platform for pre-seedVC & Angel Investor Databases57%Rank #1
- Vertical SaaS investmentVC & Angel Investor Databases35%Rank #2
- Investor due diligenceStartup Fundraising & Investor Networking Tools7%Rank #6
- Cap table scenario modelingCap Table & Equity Management Software3%Rank #13
- Scientist-founder investmentDeep Tech Venture Capital Firms7%Rank #20
- Angel investor and safe note managementCap Table & Equity Management Software2%Rank #21
- Minority growth equity investors
- Mentioned in
- Best founder discovery platform for pre-seed?on this question55%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 7, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC : A transparent, crowd-sourced database where pre-seed and seed founders actively list themselves and tag their criteria
Google AI ModeSep 3, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC : Best for direct, transparent matching between pre-seed founders and active VCs with zero fees or commissions.
- We are seeking a platform that helps us identify private equity and angel investor networks that focus on minority-led businesses; what are the top options?on this question61%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchSep 28, 2026, ChatGPT Search OpenVC maintains investor lists specifically around underrepresented founders and allows users to filter/shortlist investors and submit pitch decks.
Google AI ModeSep 16, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC: A free, crowdsourced directory mapping out angel investors, syndicates, and micro-VCs.
- I need a database of VC firms that are actively deploying capital this quarter, not just "zombie funds."on this question29%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 26, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC : A free, crowdsourced and curated database tracking thousands of active tech investors.
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC : A transparent, community-updated platform where VCs explicitly state whether they are actively investing
- I'm looking for a list of active angel investors in the healthtech space who write checks between $25k and $50k.on this question32%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 24, 2026, Google AI Mode Platforms like OpenVC's Healthtech List (OpenVC Healthtech Investors ) or proprietary databases let you filter specifically for angels active in pre-seed/seed healthtech.
Google AI ModeSep 8, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC Curated Healthtech Lists: Databases like OpenVC Healthtech Investors track active micro-VCs and individual angels
- What is the best way to diligence a VC firm? How do I find founders they have backed previously?on this question16%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 23, 2026, Google AI Mode Use platforms like Crunchbase or OpenVC to pull up the VC firm's complete investment history.
Google AI ModeSep 15, 2026, Google AI Mode Cross-reference open directories like OpenVC or Signal by NFX which map out firms and their associated portfolio companies.
- Which growth equity partners have transparent terms for board rights founder liquidity and future financing rounds?on this question8%
Excerpts where OpenVC appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 4, 2026, Google AI Mode platforms like OpenVC advocate for transparent, founder-friendly documentation.
Google AI ModeAug 23, 2026, Google AI Mode OpenVC : An industry platform where growth and venture funds proactively list their investment criteria, check sizes, and transparency preferences
How AI describes OpenVC
Common descriptions
transparent · free · curated · useful · best starting point · active
Tone of AI’s statements about OpenVC
- Positive59%
- Neutral40%
- Mixed1%
- Negative<1%
Question: I need a database of VC firms that are actively deploying capital this quarter, not just "zombie funds."
Google AI ModeOct 26, 2026
OpenVC : A free, crowdsourced and curated database tracking thousands of active tech investors.
Google AI ModeSep 19, 2026
OpenVC : A transparent, community-updated platform where VCs explicitly state whether they are actively investing
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: We are seeking a platform that helps us identify private equity and angel investor networks that focus on minority-led businesses; what are the top options?
ChatGPT SearchSep 28, 2026
OpenVC maintains investor lists specifically around underrepresented founders and allows users to filter/shortlist investors and submit pitch decks.
ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)
How prominently AI mentions OpenVC
Position in answers
- Named first34%
- 2nd or 3rd28%
- Later38%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across OpenVC’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search1%
- Google AI Mode2%
Insights for OpenVC
Weeks of Sep 21 – Oct 18, 2026
- Gaining: Is mentioned in 35.6% of VC & Angel Investor Databases AI answers, up from 26.5%
- Gaining: Moved up 2 places to rank #1 of 100 in VC & Angel Investor Databases
- Gaining: The mention rate increased to 12.5% in Cannabis Venture Capital Firms, from 7.1% the week before
Other brands in VC & Angel Investor Databases
Sources AI cites
openvc.app 59%Other sites 41%
- Owned59%
- OpenVC | Find investors for your startup — raise for free. · 9% (opens in a new tab)
- List of Pre-Seed Investors and Venture Capital Firms [2026] · 6% (opens in a new tab)
- List of Underrepresented Investors & VC Firms (2026) · 6% (opens in a new tab)
- List of Angel Investors for Startups in 2026 · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- List of the Best Family Offices - Investor Directory [2026] · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- List of SaaS Investors & VC Firms for Startups (2026) · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- The VC list of VC lists - 53 databases listed · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- OpenVC | Find investors for your startup — raise for free. · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Active Healthtech Angel Investors in 2026 · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- List of B2B Investors & VC Firms for Startups (2026) · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- 4%
- Best Pre-Seed Investors in the US for First-Time and Non-Traditional Founders (Including AI Startups) | Redbud VC · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Best US Pre-Seed Investors for First-Time Founders in 2026: Funds That Meet Early, Decide Fast, and Back Potential Before Pedigree | Redbud VC · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- List of Best Pre-Seed VCs Writing First Checks for AI and SaaS Companies | Redbud VC · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- 22 Verified Platforms for Pre-Seed Founders to Connect with Investors | Neha S. posted on the topic | LinkedIn · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 17 funds investing in consumer startups at pre-seed and seed · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 15 Free Investor Databases for Founders | Kevin Benoit posted on the topic | LinkedIn · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Founder Options: Liquidity, Support, or Full Exit? - LinkedIn · 1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for OpenVC
