What OpenVC does

OpenVC is a free startup fundraising platform that connects early-stage tech founders with verified investors. The platform offers an integrated suite of three core products: an Investor Database of 16,716+ VCs, angels, family offices, and accelerators; a Fundraising CRM for managing investor outreach and pipeline; and Pitch Deck Tracking with analytics on investor engagement. Additional modules include OpenFlow for investor deal sourcing, LP Navigator for limited partner discovery (10,000+ LPs), and 400+ curated LP/GP events. AI features power email personalization, automatic follow-ups, and AI Deck Proofing for pitch deck optimization.

The company operates on a freemium business model: 90% of features are available at no cost to founders, while a Premium tier at $99/month or $299/year unlocks 5x more outreach capacity, exclusive investor filters, an intro finder that scans user networks, $2M+ in partner perks, a 24-video masterclass, and unlimited deck reviews. OpenVC serves two customer segments: early-stage founders (pre-seed through Series A) and investors seeking deal flow. Geographic reach spans 25+ countries.

OpenVC was founded in 2021 by Stephane Nasser and Lucas Roquilly and remains bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding. The company is headquartered in Newark, USA, and operates with a lean 2-person founding team. The platform has been recognized as #1 Product of the Month on Product Hunt and featured in Nasdaq, TechCrunch, TechEU, Maddyness, and Startup Grind. According to company-reported metrics, startups using the platform have collectively raised over $1 billion, and the platform reports a 40% average investor reply rate.

Name

OpenVC

Legal name

OpenVC

Website

https://openvc.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OpenVC is a free, bootstrapped fundraising platform that helps early-stage startup founders find and reach 16,700+ verified investors, manage outreach via a CRM, and track pitch deck engagement, with a $99/month premium tier for advanced features.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Fundraising Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Developer & Open-Source Communities (MPACAJAK)

Keywords

• Investor database
• Fundraising CRM
• Pitch deck tracking
• Startup deal flow
• Investor outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Premium Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription providing advanced features including increased outreach limits (5x), exclusive investor filters, intro finder network scanning, $2M in partner perks/discounts, masterclass access, unlimited deck reviews, and pitch deck template

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OpenVC is a web-based SaaS platform that helps early-stage startup founders find, contact, and manage relationships with verified investors (VCs, angels, family offices, accelerators). The platform combines an investor database of 16,000+ contacts, a purpose-built fundraising CRM, pitch deck sharing with engagement analytics, AI-powered personalized email outreach, automated follow-ups, and an intro finder that scans user networks for warm introductions. A premium subscription at $99/month unlocks higher outreach limits, exclusive investor filters, unlimited deck reviews, a fundraising masterclass, and $2M+ in partner perks.

Product overview

OpenVC is a free startup fundraising platform that operates on a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform consists of three integrated products: an Investor Database (16,000+ verified investors), a Fundraising CRM (for managing investor relationships and tracking outreach), and Pitch Deck Tracking (for sharing and analyzing deck engagement). The platform is augmented by OpenFlow for investor deal sourcing and LP Navigator for LP/GP matching. OpenVC offers premium features including Masterclass video training, pitch deck templates, and $2M+ in partner perks, accessible via $99/month subscription. Additional free resources include Fundability assessments, OpenDeck sharing, OpenMap visualization, Ebook playbooks, and Tech Multiples benchmarking tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Investor Database A searchable database of 16,716+ verified startup investors including VCs, angels, family offices, accelerators, and incubators, filterable by geography, check size, investment stage, industry, and lead preferences. Targeted at early-stage startup founders preparing a fundraising round.
• Fundraising CRM A purpose-built fundraising pipeline tool that centralizes investor interactions, tracks outreach progress through structured stages, and integrates natively with the investor database and pitch deck tracking features. Built for founders running pre-seed through Series A rounds.
• Pitch Deck Tracking Allows founders to securely share pitch decks with investors via unique trackable links, providing analytics on who viewed the deck, duration of engagement, and which slides attracted the most attention. Includes AI deck proofing that suggests improvements to help decks pass investor AI filters.
• OpenFlow (Startup Deal Flow) A startup deal-flow database enabling investors to source early-stage deals before they close, covering startups across multiple industries, geographies, and funding stages, with no commission or equity taken. Targeted at VCs, angels, and family offices seeking deal flow.
• LP Navigator A database of 10,000+ limited partners including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and fund-of-funds, searchable for investor outreach and LP event discovery. Targeted at fund managers raising capital from LPs.
• LP/GP Events A curated directory of 400+ events connecting LP and GP investors for networking and fundraising purposes. Available to fund managers and LPs using OpenVC.
• Fundraising Masterclass A video-based learning program with 24 videos teaching the complete fundraising process, tools, and strategies from pre-seed through Series A. Bundled into the OpenVC Premium subscription.
• Pitch Deck Template A battle-tested pitch deck template optimized for PowerPoint and Google Slides, designed to help founders create a top-decile investor presentation. Included with the Premium subscription.
• Premium Partner Perks Access to over $2,000,000 in discounts and deals from partners including Airtable, Stripe, HubSpot, and Azure. Included with the OpenVC Premium subscription.
• Fundability Test An onboarding checklist and assessment tool that helps founders evaluate their fundraising readiness and prepare to raise within 30 minutes. Available for free on the OpenVC platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Startups have raised over $1 billion through the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pitch Deck ExpertsminorOthersExternal resource recommended on OpenVC platform for founders seeking professional pitch deck design services

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• DocSend: DocSend (now part of Dropbox) provides secure document sharing with engagement analytics, originally designed for sales decks and pitch materials. Its tracking features overlap with OpenVC's pitch deck tracking product, though DocSend is broader than fundraising.
• Pitch: Pitch is a modern presentation tool with collaboration features used by many startups to create pitch decks. While not directly an investor database, it competes in the deck creation workflow adjacent to OpenVC's AI deck proofing and template products.
• F6S: F6S is a global founder community and deal-flow network connecting startups with accelerators, investors, and grants. It competes with OpenVC's community and investor discovery features, particularly for early-stage founders.

Direct peers

• Visible.vc: Visible.vc offers investor updates, fundraising pipeline tracking, and data room tools for venture-backed startups. It overlaps with OpenVC's CRM and pipeline management features, particularly for founders running active raises.
• Affinity: Affinity provides relationship intelligence and deal pipeline management for investors and founders, automating CRM data capture from email and calendar. It is a direct competitor to OpenVC's CRM and intro-finding capabilities for both sides of the fundraising market.
• AngelList: AngelList operates Rollin' Seas and AngelList Venture, which match startups with angel and venture investors, manage rolling funds, and offer deal flow tooling — directly competing with OpenVC's investor matching and OpenFlow products.

Broad incumbents

• Dealroom.co: Dealroom provides global startup, investor, and funding data, with a strong presence in Europe. It competes with OpenVC's investor database and OpenMap-style geographic visualization use cases for both founders and fund managers.
• PitchBook: PitchBook is a premium VC, PE, and M&A data platform with comprehensive investor profiles and deal information. It competes with OpenVC at the high end of the investor discovery and due diligence workflow.
• Crunchbase: Crunchbase provides a comprehensive database of startups, investors, and funding rounds. It overlaps with OpenVC's investor database and discovery use cases, but operates as a broader data platform serving enterprise and prosumer subscribers.
• Carta: Carta is the dominant cap table, equity management, and investor reporting platform. While anchored in post-incorporation workflows, it increasingly serves pre-seed and seed founders and has investor-side deal products that compete with OpenVC's CRM and outreach workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/openvc-app
• Facebookfacebook.com/OpenVCdotapp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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