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Why founders choose shipshape.vc

$1bn+ Raised by shipshape.vc Users

Founders using the search engine have collectively raised over $1bn+ in funding—including us.

30,000+ Investors

The search engine has active investors backing startups like yours. This is derived from public data, not self-reported.

No-more Investor Lists

Search for investors using keywords or phrases. Results are ranked by relevance to your query, finding relevant investors faster.

Go beyond lists. Track investment activity,
lead investors, and funding trends.

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What You Can Do with shipshape.vc?

Find the Right Investors

Search for investors using keywords or phrases and get algorithmically ranked results based on your funding needs.

Smarter, Data-Driven Investor Discovery

Use advanced filters to target investors by funding stage, sector, and geography for more relevant matches.

Track Real-Time Investor Activity

See which investors are actively deploying capital, explore funding history, and gain insights into fund strategies and syndicate activity.

Access Full Investor Profiles

Get detailed profiles, contact info, and insights on co-investors, fund LPs, and major deal backers for smarter investor outreach.

The Largest Open Investor Network

Access the most comprehensive investor database—covering VCs, angel investors, accelerators, and family offices worldwide.

Find Investors Supporting Global Expansion

Discover investors funding startups expanding into new markets and track funding trends across industries and regions.

Frequently asked questions

How is shipshape.vc free?

Organisations pay for insights on scaling businesses, allowing us to keep the search engine free for startups. These organisations provide grants and other relevant services to startups.

How does shipshape.vc have such a comprehensive investor database?

Our technology collects and indexes investor data, without requiring investors to manually submit their details. It scans publicly available sources and structures the data logically, making it fully searchable for startups looking for relevant investors.

How do I get access to the search engine?

Sign in via LinkedIn Single Sign-On and create your fundraising search profile. Answer a few questions about your organisation so we can tailor your search.

Why Founders Trust shipshape.vc?

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Working with shipshape.vc, we’re uncovering investors who are particularly interested in the niches of the start-ups within our community and making those introductions in a more timely manner.

Cai GwinnutTramshed Tech
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Chiene + Tait is delighted that shipshape.vc has arrived in the Venture Capital ecosystem that has been crying out for a specialised Search Engine. Executing the right deals well for our clients is the lifeblood of our practice.

Paul MasonPartner, Chiene + Tait
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shipshape.vc is building a unique AI-powered search engine that answers a genuine need that no one else is solving.

Adam BaronAssociate Director M&A Growth Advisory, BDO
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We use shipshape.vc to enhance our Lead Generation programme and ultimately improve Inward Investment into Cardiff. We are really positive about its potential, and while it is primarily used for lead generation, the depth of information also helps in monitoring market trends in technology sectors.

Ken PooleHead of Economic Development, Cardiff
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shipshape.vc does what Crunchbase can’t do – finds the individual VCs that look for investments in your space. A great service!

David PuttsCEO/Founder, OneStep Financial
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shipshape.vc is a great tool for finding who your pitch is going to resonate with most.

Robbie CrabtreeVenture Partner, Antler
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I wish shipshape.vc had existed when I was a founder. It’s a game-changing tool for founders researching investors, and investors sourcing relevant deal flow based on their content.

Sam MarchantExited Founder, Investor
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shipshape.vc helps make your cold outreach warm! It’s my go-to platform for investor outreach targeting for capital raising. It makes it super easy to find investors interested in the relevant keywords that your startup is operating across.

Eva DobrzanskaInvestment and Dealflow Manager, Block Dojo
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shipshape.vc enables me to provide a cutting edge to the investors I support. It’s a search engine that helps me and my team create significant value, faster.

Ian TraceyCo-founder, Anchored In
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Our lives are made easier by having shipshape.vc. We find more relevant investors faster, enabling us to deliver greater value to more clients simultaneously. Their search engine enables us to grow our business through helping us better serve our clients.

Liz IntsifulAdvisor, NKB Advisory