> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.capitalxai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Firms and People

> Your central command center for discovering investors, qualifying fit with AI, and building strategic relationships—all in one organized workspace.

## A firm is not one entity

A firm isn't a single decision-maker; it's a collection of individuals with different roles, interests, and influence. Success comes from mapping the firm's hierarchy, identifying your champion, and engaging the **right person** with the **right message** at the **right time**.

<Warning>
  You do not want to waste weeks talking to the wrong people—those who don't focus on your stage, sector, or thesis. Every "no" from a bad fit drains your momentum and time. If you don't fix this, you'll run out of runway before you ever reach the investor who was meant to fund you.
</Warning>

## The fundraising operating system

CapitalxAI treats "Firms and People" as the central operating system for your fundraise. It's a dynamic database that helps you discover investors, qualify fit with AI, and intelligently reach out. This is where you move from a scattergun approach to a **strategic pathway**, with all the relationship intelligence and tools you need in one organized workspace.

<Frame caption="Firms and People Overview">
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</Frame>

<Tip>
  Think of this page as your investor CRM, research desk, and outreach launcher—rolled into one.
</Tip>

***

## Navigate your investor universe

Use the toggles at the top right to tailor your view and focus on exactly what matters to you.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="View toggle" icon="eye">
    See **All Investors** in our broad database, or filter to only your **Reviewed Investors** to focus your active pipeline.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Layout toggle" icon="layout-grid">
    Switch between a detailed **Table** view for scanning data or a **Cards** layout for a cleaner, visual overview.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Find your perfect match, fast

Our search and filters let you hunt, not just browse. Narrow down by the criteria that actually matter for your raise.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Firm-level filters" icon="building">
    Filter by firm name, stage preference, check size, geographic focus, and recent activity to zero in on the funds most likely to invest in your round.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="People-level filters" icon="user">
    Search by individual roles, past investments, specific sectors, and seniority to find the exact decision-maker who owns your space.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  This means you spend time only on prospects who actually fit your profile—no more guessing, no more wasted pitches.
</Note>

***

## Unlock deep intelligence with AI

Next to each investor listing, you'll find the **Analyze with AI** button. Clicking it uses **1 credit** to generate a comprehensive, in-depth profile.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Analyze with AI">
    Select any investor—firm or individual—and click the **Analyze with AI** button next to their listing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="AI generates a full dossier">
    The system instantly enriches the listing with verified contact details (like direct emails and LinkedIn URLs), detailed investment history, firmographics, and recent news.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Act on the intelligence">
    A name becomes a full due diligence brief. Use it to personalize your outreach, validate fit, and prepare for your first conversation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Each analysis uses 1 credit. You can always manage your credits and plan on your [Usage page](https://app.capitalxai.com/).
</Info>

***

## Customize your workspace

Click **Manage Columns** to build the table that works for you. Choose which data points to display and drag to reorder them.

<Frame caption="Manage Columns">
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</Frame>

Tailor your view to show exactly what you need for quick, informed decisions:

| Column example       | Why it matters                           |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Firm name**        | Instantly identify who you're looking at |
| **Key contact**      | See the right person without digging     |
| **Last interaction** | Know where you left off at a glance      |
| **Stage fit**        | Confirm alignment before reaching out    |
| **Status**           | Track pipeline progress in real time     |

<Tip>
  Drag columns into the order that matches your workflow. Your layout is saved automatically, so it's ready every time you come back.
</Tip>

***

## Smart settings for smarter outreach

We've automated the busywork so you can focus on the conversation. Configure your links in **Settings** to streamline every touchpoint.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="LinkedIn column" icon="linkedin">
    Tap any LinkedIn link and the URL is **copied to your clipboard** instantly—ready to paste into your browser or CRM.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Email column" icon="mail">
    Tapping an email or domain link copies it to your clipboard. This column also **auto-fills your email body and WhatsApp messages** for consistency.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subject column" icon="text-cursor-input">
    Set a **default subject line** that automatically populates when you open an email link—one less thing to think about.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Phone click behavior" icon="phone">
    Choose to have phone numbers open directly in **WhatsApp**, ready for you to paste a prepared message.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## The investor dossier: everything in one place

Click on any investor—firm or individual—to open a detailed side panel. This is your **relationship hub**, organized into clear tabs.

<Frame caption="Investor Profile">
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</Frame>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Investor Profile" icon="id-card">
    The overview—thesis, focus areas, and typical deal structure. Understand who they are and what they care about at a glance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Contacts" icon="users">
    The people map. See key individuals, their roles, seniority, and how they relate to your opportunity. Identify your champion inside the firm.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Pipeline" icon="kanban">
    Track your progress. Log interactions, set next steps, and see their status in your fundraising timeline—all without leaving the panel.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Deep Research" icon="microscope">
    Access enriched data like portfolio overlaps, firm performance insights, and detailed background intelligence that gives you an edge.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Latest News" icon="newspaper">
    Stay updated. See their recent investments, blog posts, and news mentions to inform your touchpoints and keep your outreach timely.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Access to specific tabs depends on whether you've analyzed that investor or the features included in your plan.
</Note>

***

## Designed for founders, built for results

Fundraising is a relationship-driven process. This space gives you the **precision** to find the right people and the **tools** to build genuine connections. It replaces guesswork with strategy and clutter with clarity, acting as your dedicated co-pilot from the first search to the final handshake.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Discover" icon="search">
    Search and filter a broad investor database to surface prospects who match your stage, sector, and thesis.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Qualify" icon="brain">
    Use AI to generate deep profiles, verify contact details, and assess fit—turning names into actionable intelligence.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Engage" icon="message-circle">
    Reach out with confidence using auto-filled messages, one-click contact tools, and a relationship hub that keeps everything organized.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  Ready to explore your investor universe? Head to [Firms and People](https://app.capitalxai.com/) and start building your strategic pipeline today.
</Info>
