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# VC Info — Agent Skill

Research any venture capital firm in seconds. Get a structured fundraising-focused briefing with fund size, thesis, partners, portfolio companies, check size, and how to get in.

## Install

### Claude Code / Gemini CLI / Codex CLI

```bash
npx skills add mnfst/vc-info
```

Or manually copy `vc-info/` into your skills directory:
- **Claude Code:** `~/.claude/skills/`
- **Cursor:** `.cursor/rules/`
- **Windsurf:** `.windsurf/rules/`

### ChatGPT (Custom GPT)

1. Go to **ChatGPT** → Profile → **My GPTs** → **Create a GPT**
2. Open the **Configure** tab
3. Paste the contents of [`vc-info/SKILL.md`](https://github.com/mnfst/vc-info/blob/HEAD/vc-info/SKILL.md) into the **Instructions** box
4. Also paste the contents of [`vc-info/references/template.md`](https://github.com/mnfst/vc-info/blob/HEAD/vc-info/references/template.md) below it
5. Enable **Web Browsing** in capabilities
6. Save — then ask it "vc info Sequoia"

### Claude (claude.ai)

1. Go to **claude.ai** → **Projects** (left sidebar)
2. Create a new project
3. Paste the contents of both `SKILL.md` and `references/template.md` into **Project Instructions**
4. Start a conversation — ask "research a]6z"

### Perplexity

1. Open a new thread on **perplexity.ai**
2. Paste the contents of `SKILL.md` and `references/template.md` as your first message
3. Follow up with "vc info {fund name}"
4. Perplexity has built-in web search — works out of the box

### Gemini (Google)

1. Go to **gemini.google.com** → **Gems** (left sidebar)
2. Create a new Gem
3. Paste both files into the instructions
4. Chat with the Gem

### Any other chat app

Paste the contents of `SKILL.md` + `references/template.md` as a system prompt or first message. The skill works with any LLM that has web search capability.

## Usage

Just ask:

- "vc info Sequoia"
- "research Andreessen Horowitz"
- "tell me about Y Combinator"

## What you get

| Section | Content |
|---------|---------|
| **TLDR** | Quick summary + key facts table |
| **Thesis & Focus** | Investment philosophy, sweet spot, verticals |
| **Team** | Partners background + LinkedIn links |
| **Funds** | Fund history table with sizes |
| **Portfolio** | Notable companies with stage and status |
| **Access & Process** | How to get in, decision speed |
| **Value Add & Reputation** | Beyond capital + founder sentiment |
| **Quick Take** | Best fit / skip if |

## License

MIT