NUVC Server

VC-grade startup intelligence for Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent. Built for founders validating ideas and VCs screening deals.

Smithery npm License: MIT

Tools

For Founders

Tool	What it does
nuvc_score	VCGrade 0-10 score across 5 dimensions — like having a VC partner review your idea
nuvc_match_investors	Find best-fit investors from 3,700+ database using AI semantic matching
nuvc_analyze	Market sizing, competitive analysis, financial review, or full pitch evaluation
nuvc_roast	Brutally honest but constructive VC-perspective startup roast
nuvc_extract	Extract structured fields (revenue, stage, team, metrics) from any pitch text
nuvc_venture_math	Compute burn multiple, LTV/CAC, Rule of 40, runway, dilution — with stage benchmarks

For VCs & LPs

Tool	What it does
nuvc_score	Screen inbound deals — score any pitch content on a 0-10 scale in seconds
nuvc_screen_fund	Screen a VC/PE fund the LP way — 6-dimension LP screen + conviction verdict + decision, optionally against your mandate
nuvc_match_investors	Find co-investors or syndicate partners for a deal from 3,700+ investors
nuvc_venture_math	Validate startup financials against stage-appropriate VC benchmarks
nuvc_fund_economics	Fund economics from an LP lens — fee drag, GP alignment, J-curve, return decomposition
nuvc_fund_economics	Portfolio construction — investable capital, implied portfolio count, deployment capacity
nuvc_analyze	Competitive landscape or market analysis for diligence

Utility

Tool	What it does
nuvc_extract	Extract structured data from any pitch, CIM, or deal memo
nuvc_models	List available AI models and provider health

Setup

1. Get an API key

Free tier: 25 AI calls/month at nuvc.ai/api-platform/keys

2. Install via Smithery (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

npx @smithery/cli install nuvc --client claude

3. Or run directly

export NUVC_API_KEY=nuvc_your_key_here
npx nuvc-mcp

4. Claude Desktop config

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nuvc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["nuvc-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "NUVC_API_KEY": "nuvc_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

5. Claude Code

claude mcp add nuvc -- npx nuvc-mcp
# Then set NUVC_API_KEY in your environment

Usage Examples

Once connected, just ask your AI agent:

Founders:

• "Score my startup idea — an AI tool that helps solo founders validate ideas"
• "Find investors who back AI/ML startups at seed stage in Australia"
• "What's the market like for AI-powered HR tools?"
• "Roast this idea: Uber for dog walking but with blockchain"
• "I have $1.2M ARR, $80K burn, 18 months runway. How do my metrics stack up for Series A?"

VCs:

• "Score this pitch: [paste founder's pitch text]"
• "Find co-investors who do seed-stage FinTech deals in Southeast Asia"
• "This founder says $500K ARR, 15% MoM growth, $200K burn at Seed. Run the math."
• "We're raising a $30M Fund II with 2% fee, 20% carry, $500K avg check. What does portfolio construction look like?"
• "Evaluate this fund: $50M AUM, 2.5x TVPI, 1.2x DPI, 18% net IRR, 2020 vintage"

Pricing

Plan	Price	AI Calls/Month
Free	$0	25
Builder	$29/mo	500
Growth	$199/mo	2,000
Scale	$499/mo	10,000

nuvc_venture_math and nuvc_fund_economics are pure math — they don't count against AI call limits.

Get your API key →

About NUVC

NUVC is a VC-grade startup intelligence platform used by accelerators, angel networks, emerging fund managers, and family offices. Our AI engine has analyzed 250+ pitch decks and matches against 3,700+ investors.

• Website: nuvc.ai
• API Docs: nuvc.ai/api-platform/docs
• Support: [email protected]