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Raise(fn) – fundraising intelligence YC keeps to itself

Raise(fn) – fundraising intelligence YC keeps to itself

by jpsdtj·Jun 17, 2026·4 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidBold BetShip It

Captures actual raise outcomes, not press releases—unlike Crunchbase's stale announcement data.

Strengths
  • Three-layer architecture separates data ingestion, intelligence, and SDK cleanly.
  • Open source data layer with custom SEC filing and investor registry ingestion.
  • x402 native payments enable agent discovery without API keys.
Weaknesses
  • Flywheel depends on network effects that don't exist yet at launch.
  • Crowded category with Crunchbase, PitchBook, and Signal NPE already established.
Category
Target Audience

Startup founders raising capital, early-stage VC investors

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Crunchbase · PitchBook · Signal NPE

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