Investor Interest Signals
Specter tracks online and social activity from top VCs, angels, PE funds, corporates, influencers, and journalists—flagging where capital and attention are flowing right now.
What You Get:
VC & Angel Interest
Spot companies and founders gaining momentum among leading venture capitalists and angel investors.PE Interest
Identify businesses attracting attention from private equity or buyout firms—often a sign of mature-stage capital movement.Corporate Interest
Track early signals of M&A or strategic partnerships by watching how corporates engage with startups and founders.Influencer & Journalist Interest
See which sectors or companies are getting picked up by industry voices—before they hit mainstream headlines.
Why it matters:
These are forward-looking, positioning signals—use them to pre-empt raises or moves before they’re public.
Investor Database
A structured, filterable database of 300,000+ investment firms, constantly updated to reflect the latest fundraising and deployment activity.
What You Get:
Full Investor Profiles – Sector focus, fund sizes, strategy, check range
Track Records – View investment histories, exits, IPOs, and acquisitions
Portfolio Access – See every company backed, with direct links to Company Signals
Investor Rankings – Spot high-performing or emerging investors based on momentum and outcomes
Why it matters:
Use Investor DB for reliable, research-grade context when evaluating investors, mapping co-investors, or benchmarking a fund’s activity.
When to Use Each Tool
Need | Use This | Why |
Who’s gaining investor attention right now? | Investor Interest Signals | Actionable intelligence from current digital behaviour |
Which funds have backed this company before? | Investor DB | Historical investment data and fund tracking |
What’s this firm’s deployment history or sector focus? | Investor DB | Fund-by-fund insight into strategy and execution |
Which startups are VCs or corporates quietly engaging with? | Investor Interest Signals | Real-time social interest detection |
Need to move quickly on new activity? | Investor Interest Signals | Timely alerts for faster deal decisions |
Need to validate a backer or co-investor? | Investor DB | Reliable, benchmarkable source of truth |
Why Both Matter
Investor Interest Signals gives you timely, signal-based insights—ideal for seizing fast-moving opportunities.
Investor DB delivers structured, trustworthy data—perfect for research, and strategic mapping.
Used together, they provide full-spectrum coverage—from emerging signals to long-term proof points.
By combining both, you get a deal-sourcing advantage that’s both fast and informed. This dual insight helps you:
Scout unseen opportunities
Move confidently on warm signals
Prepare more personalised, data-backed outreach
Bottom line: Signals help you move first. The database helps you move smart.
Together = Competitive edge 🏆 |