At Volta Ventures, being tech investors, we are constantly searching for outstanding software companies to invest in, as well as tools to enhance our operations. To this end, we have compiled a technology map specifically for the Venture Capital sector. This is an evolving project that we regularly update.
While it may not be a comprehensive overview, we strive to include the most relevant and widely-used tools in the industry. All feedback, insights or comments on this Venture Capital Essentials: The Definitive VC Toolbox Guide are welcome!
This involves the initial setup and closing of a venture capital fund, addressing both the legal framework and operational structures necessary for a smooth launch.
Fundrbird: https://fundrbird.com/
Carta: https://carta.com/
DocuSign: https://www.docusign.com/
Corporify: https://corporify.com/
Quantium: https://www.quantium.pe/
SmartVault: https://www.smartvault.com/
Focuses on identifying promising startups, involving the collection and analysis of data to find potential investment opportunities.
Outrech: https://www.outreach.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Clearbit: https://clearbit.com/
Openthebox: https://openthebox.be/
Affinity: https://www.affinity.co/
Bizzy: https://bizzy.org/
Attio: https://attio.com/
Folk: https://www.folk.app/
Deals with organizing and managing the pipeline of investment opportunities, ensuring efficient and strategic assessment of potential deals.
Affinity: https://www.affinity.co/
Pipedrive: https://www.pipedrive.com/
Attio: https://attio.com/
Folk: https://www.folk.app/
Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/
Monday.com: https://monday.com/
Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/
Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/
Navatar: https://www.navatargroup.com/
Involves thorough research and analysis of potential investments, assessing their viability, risks, and growth potential before committing funds.
Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/
PitchBook: https://pitchbook.com/
AngelList: https://www.angellist.com/
S&P Capital IQ: https://www.capitaliq.com/
Tracxn: https://tracxn.com/
Dealroom.co: https://dealroom.co/
CBInsights: https://cbinsights.com/
Public Comps: https://www.publiccomps.com/
Notion: https://notion.so/
Tegus: https://www.tegus.com/
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
G Suite: https://workspace.google.com/
Pertains to the active management of invested companies, guiding them towards growth and success while monitoring their performance.
Carta: https://carta.com/
Rundit: https://rundit.com/
Fundrbird: https://fundrbird.com/
Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/
Edda: https://edda.co/
Investory.io: https://investory.io/
Seraf: https://seraf-investor.com/
Getro: https://www.getro.com/
Recruitee: https://recruitee.com/
Jobbio: https://jobbio.com/
Linkedin Sales Navigator: https://www.linkedin.com/sales/
BambooHR: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Encompasses the administrative and operational aspects of running a VC fund, including reporting to investors, cap table management, and compliance with ESG standards.
Rundit: https://rundit.com/
Fundrbird: https://fundrbird.com/
Fundwave: https://fundwave.com/
eFront: https://www.efront.com/
AngelList: https://www.angellist.com/
Excel: https://www.microsoft.com/
Carta: https://carta.com/
Ledgy: https://ledgy.com/
Notion: https://www.notion.so/
Corporify: https://www.corporify.com/
DocuSign: https://www.docusign.com/
Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/
SmartVault: https://www.smartvault.com/
Adobe Sign: https://www.adobe.com/sign.html/
Wequity: https://www.wequity.app/
eFront: https://www.efront.com/
KEY ESG: https://www.keyesg.com/
Concerns the promotion of the VC fund and maintaining effective communication channels with all stakeholders, including investors, portfolio companies, and regulatory bodies.
Calendly: https://calendly.com/
SavvyCal: https://savvycal.com/
Doodle: https://doodle.com/
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/
Superhuman: https://superhuman.com
Mixmax: https://www.mixmax.com/
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/
Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Microsoft Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/
Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/
Benchmark: https://www.benchmarkemail.com/
Slack: https://slack.com/
WhatsApp: https://web.whatsapp.com/
Highlights the importance and integration of artificial intelligence tools in the VC industry, aiding in decision-making, market analysis, and operational efficiency.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: https://www.microsoft.com/nl-nl/microsoft-365/
Tracxn: https://tracxn.com/
Fireflies: https://fireflies.ai/
Crystal: https://www.crystalknows.com/
Monica: https://monica.im/
Spark AI: https://www.spark.ai/
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/
Hypertype: https://www.hypertype.co/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
We invite everyone to contribute to this toolbox for the Venture Capital industry. If you know of or use any tools that you believe should be on the map, we would love to hear from you.
Reach out to stan@voltaventures.eu!
