Angel prospecting on autopilot
Connect AngelBacked to your AI agents. Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or your own agent can search 58,000+ angel investors, read their portfolios, find who backed companies like yours and pull the emails of the ones worth contacting, all from a single prompt.
Included with the Annual plan. Nothing extra to buy.
Ask for a shortlist and get one
Your agent chains the searches, checks portfolios and writes the outreach. A few prompts that work well:
Tools your agent gets
- search_investors
- Filter 58,000+ angels and VCs by market, location, keywords or a company they backed. Returns profiles, social links and whether an email is on file.
- get_investor
- One investor's full profile with up to 100 portfolio companies, so your agent can check fit before anyone writes an email.
- company_investors
- The angels who backed a named company. Point it at companies like yours and get a warm list.
- reveal_investor_email
- Reveals one investor's email, drawn from the same allowance as the Reveal button on the site.
- recent_funding_rounds
- Recent rounds by industry and stage, newest first, for spotting who is active right now.
Setup
Create a key under Account Settings → API. It starts with ab_ and is shown once. The server URL is:
https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcpClaude Code
claude mcp add --transport http angelbacked https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcp \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ab_your_key"Claude (desktop and web)
Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector. Name it AngelBacked and paste the URL with your key:
https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcp?key=ab_your_keyChatGPT
Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced settings → turn on Developer mode, then Create a connector with the same URL, authentication set to No authentication:
https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcp?key=ab_your_keyCursor, Windsurf and other clients
Add it to your MCP config (for Cursor, ~/.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"angelbacked": {
"url": "https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer ab_your_key" }
}
}
}Your own agent
Stateless JSON-RPC 2.0 over HTTP POST (MCP streamable HTTP). For example:
curl -X POST https://www.angelbacked.co/api/mcp \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ab_your_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call",
"params":{"name":"search_investors",
"arguments":{"market":"FinTech","location":"New York"}}}'Frequently asked questions
Which plan do I need?
API and MCP access is included with the Annual plan at no extra cost. Team seats on an Annual account can create their own keys.
Which AI tools work with it?
Anything that speaks the Model Context Protocol over HTTP: Claude (desktop, web and Claude Code), ChatGPT connectors, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and agent frameworks such as the OpenAI Agents SDK and LangChain.
Are there limits?
Yes, fair-use limits keep the service fast for everyone: 150 requests a day per account (20 a minute), 25 results per request, and up to 20 pages per search. Email reveals use the same allowance as the website: 500 a day and 3,000 every 30 days on Annual. Revealing an investor you have already revealed is free.
Can I export the whole database through the API?
No. The API is built for prospecting, where an agent searches, shortlists and contacts the investors that fit. Bulk extraction is outside fair use, and the limits are set so it is not possible.
Is my key safe to put in a connector URL?
Prefer the Authorization header when your tool supports it. If a tool only takes a URL, adding ?key= works, but anyone who sees that URL can use the key. You can revoke a key at any time from Account Settings and it stops working immediately.
Prospect by market
Prompts, specialists and live rounds for each sector your agent can search.
- Software
- Media and Entertainment
- Information Technology (IT)
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Enterprise Software
- Mobile
- Internet
- SaaS
- Consumer Internet
- FinTech
- E-commerce
- Productivity Software
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Biotechnology
- Analytics
- Banking
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Android
- Women Founded
- Marketplace
- Medical
- Education
- Finance
- Machine Learning
- Clean Technology
- Big Data
- Food and Beverage
- Investment Management
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Enterprise
- Big Data Analytics
- Biotech
- Pharmaceuticals
- Advertising
- Reviews and Recommendations
- Medical Device
- Logistics
- Marketing
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Health IT
- Security
- Cybersecurity
- Apps
- Robotics
- Cloud Computing
- Payments
- Information Services
- Social Media
- Wellness
- Health and Hospital Services
- Hardware
- Women Led
- Digital Media
- Insurance
- Wearables
- Automotive
- Life Science
- Digital Health
- EdTech
- Computers
- Transportation
- Fashion
- B2B
- Energy
- Consulting
- Therapeutics
- Telecommunications
- Mobile Apps
- Travel
- Medical Testing
- Health Diagnostics
- HR Tech
- Consumer Goods
- Fitness
- Gyms
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Hospitals
- Services
- Electronics
- Supply Chain Management
- Developer Tools
- Web3/Crypto
- Enterprise Applications
- Agriculture
- Industrial
- Games
- Consumer Electronics
- RetailTech
- Web3/Blockchain
- Micro Lending
- CRM
- Blockchain
- Cloud Data Services
- Video
- Startups
- AgTech
- Network Security
- Hotels
- Management Consulting
- Service Industry
- Impact Investing
- E-Learning
- Recruiting
- Construction
- ClimateTech / CleanTech
- Messaging
- Renewable Energy
- Predictive Analytics
- Sports
- Consumer
- Personal Health
- Restaurants
- Mobile Payments
- Communities
- Hospitality
- Dining
- Business Intelligence
- Market Research
- Consumer Health
- Biopharma
- Small and Medium Businesses
- Customer Service
- Real Estate/PropTech
- Marketing Automation
- Risk Management
- Social Network
- Food Processing
- Packaged Goods
- Delivery Service
- Aerospace
- InsurTech
- Wireless
- Digital Marketing
- Media/Content
- Developer APIs
- Social Commerce
- Legal Tech
- Collaboration
- Databases
- UK-based Startups
- Data Integration
- SMB Software
- Search Engine
- mHealth
- Data Services
- Hispanic / Latinx Founded
- DeepTech
- Semiconductor
- Training
- Cryptocurrency
- Product Design
- TransportationTech
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Oil and Gas
- Shopping
- Productivity Tools
- MarTech
- Lifestyle Products
- Virtual Reality
- Clean Energy
- E-commerce Platforms
- EnergyTech
- Content
- Food Delivery
- Computer Vision
- Sustainability
- Professional Services
- Genomics
- iOS
- Music
- Industrial Automation
- Publishing
- Factory Tech
- Developer Platform
- Organic Food
- Sales
- Personal Finance
- Web Development
- Asset Management
- Property Management
- Genetics
- Sales Automation
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- Location Based Services
- Innovation Management
- Rental
- Events Services
- Higher Education
- Brand Marketing
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Cloud Security
- Beauty
- IT Services
- Black / African American Founded
- Advertising Platforms
- Augmented Reality
- Infrastructure
- Remote Work Tech
- Cloud Management
- Investment Banking
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Commercial Real Estate
- Leisure
- Servers
- Recreation
- Networks
- IT Infrastructure
- Solar
- GovTech
- Video Games
- Farming
- Communications Infrastructure
- Data Visualization
- Energy Efficiency
- Compliance
- Online Portals
- Crowdfunding
- Gaming/eSports
- Software Engineering
- Clinical Trials
- Autonomous Vehicles
- 3D Technology
- PaaS
- News Media
- Tourism
- Commercial
- Identity Management
- Mobile Commerce
- Logistics Tech
- Consumer Software
- Social Media Marketing
- Employment
- Cosmetics
- Nutrition
- Electric Vehicles
- Mobile Advertising
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- Web Hosting
- Video Streaming
- Chemical
- Staffing Agency
- Drones
- 3D Printing
- Groceries
- Subscription Businesses
- Technology
- Shipping
- Enterprise Infrastructure
- Health Insurance
- Employee Benefits
- Data Storage
- Lending
- Entertainment and Sports
- Hispanic / Latinx Led
- Crowdsourcing
- Trading Platform
- Bitcoin
- Data Centers
- Open Source
- Space
- Credit Industry
- Local
- Business Services
- Sensors
- Digital Entertainment
- Advanced Materials
- Fraud Detection
- Energy Management
- Web Design
- Building Material
- Natural Resources
- AdTech
- Black / African American Led
- AngularJS
- Home Care
- Elder Care
- Wholesale
- Photography
- Furniture
- Billing
- Semiconductors
- Business Information Systems
- Smart Home
- Pets
- Engineering
- Outsourcing
- Wine And Spirits
- Water Tech
- Bridging Online and Offline
- Personalization
- Mobile Games
- Wellness & Fitness
- DentalTech
- Broadcasting
- Nanotechnology
- Auto Insurance
- Children
- Privacy
- Online Gaming
- Loyalty Programs
- Entertainment
- Health and Wellness
- Financial Exchanges
- Sales and Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Human Capital/HR Tech
- AR/VR
- Sales & CRM
- Environmental Engineering
- Email Marketing
- Home Decor
- Social Games
- Environmental Consulting
- Professional Networking
- Content Creators
- Warehousing
- Audio
- South Asian Founded
- Corporate Training
- PeertoPeer
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Geospatial
- Public Safety
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Printing
- Navigation
- Architecture
- Document Management
- Parenting
- Neuroscience
- Fleet Management
- Early Stage IT
- Rental Property
- Diversity-focused Venture Capital
- Social
- Freight Service
- Packaging Services
- Veterinary Tech
- Esports
- Media
- Capital Markets
- Energy Storage
- Recycling
- Social Media Platforms
- Home Services
- Bioinformatics
- Mobile Health
- Video Conferencing
- Credit Cards
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Content Marketing
- Virtualization
- Data Mining
- Career Planning
- Nonprofits
- Electrical Distribution
- Collaborative Consumption
- Mobile Devices
- Ride Sharing
- Scheduling
- Event Management