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Form D intelligence for Venture Capital
Use Cases & Workflows
Specific capabilities and workflows powered by Form D intelligence for venture capital teams.
The Stealth Filter
Isolate pre-seed companies raising $1M-$5M under Rule 506(b) to avoid general solicitation noise.
Workflows
- Identify Companies Actively Raising Capital
- Spot Emerging Startups Before They Announce
- Track Follow-On Raise Signals
Founder Watch
Index every Executive Officer. Get alerts the moment a serial founder registers a new entity.
Workflows
- Monitor High-Growth Companies Filing Frequently
- Track Executive Moves Around Funding Events
Syndicate Mapping
Analyze Item 12 (Compensation) to reveal which micro-VCs are feeding deals to competitors.
Workflows
- Analyze Syndicate Composition
- Track Competitor's Investor Relationships
Runway Analysis
Predict follow-on rounds by analyzing burn rates against 'Total Amount Sold'.
Workflows
- Identify Downsized or Struggling Rounds
- Identify Crossover & Later-Stage Opportunities
Get Venture Capital Alerts
Be the first to know when new filings match your venture capital criteria.
The Sourcing Advantage
Key data points and metrics available for venture capital workflows.
| Sourcing Method | Timing Signal | Exclusivity | Data Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form D Tracker | Real-Time (Day 0) | High (Federal Filing) | SEC EDGAR |
| News Aggregators | +15 to 90 Days | Low (Public) | Press Release |
| Demo Days | +4 Months | Low (Auction) | Accelerators |
Venture Capital Insights
Expert guides and deep dives for venture capital professionals.
Sizing the AI Agent Market: A Bottom-Up TAM Framework via Hiring Data
Discover why traditional top-down TAM fails for AI agents and how labor-based signals provide the first accurate look at the emerging agentic economy before revenue even materializes.
Calculating Implied 409A Valuations from Form D Disclosures
Stop waiting for leaked pitch decks. Learn how to use valuation forensics and SEC "regulatory exhaust" to calculate a startup's implied 409A price before it goes public.
How to Map Emerging Tech Hubs with Form D Data
Stop chasing headlines. Learn how to use Form D "Principal Place of Business" data to identify emerging tech hubs and innovation clusters months before the market narrative catches up.
Hiring Spike After Funding: Using Payroll to Prove Capital Reality
News headlines drive hype, but payroll drives returns. Learn how to use hiring spikes to verify if a startup's funding round actually closed or if it's just smoke and mirrors.
The Paper Tiger Analysis: Spotting Overhyped Startups with Low Capital
Media buzz does not equal financial strength. Learn the "Paper Tiger" framework to identify startups with high hype but dangerously low capital reserves using SEC Form D filings.
How We Spotted Kalshi’s $1B Raise 5 Weeks Before the News
While the world watched Kalshi’s ads flood the internet, our users saw the signal weeks earlier. Here’s how Form D data predicted the boom before the news broke.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Form D intelligence for venture capital.
How can VCs find startups before they announce funding?
VCs can identify stealth startups by monitoring SEC Form D filings, specifically those filed under Rule 506(b), which creates a regulatory record of capital raised up to 15 days after the first sale of securities.
What is the advantage of Form D sourcing over traditional methods?
Form D filings provide Day 0 access to funding information—15-90 days before press releases. This creates exclusive deal flow opportunities before competitive auctions begin.
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