Skill: zhenstaff/venture-capitalist (version 1.0.3)

# ZhenCap Investment Analysis Assistant **AI-powered investment analysis tools for startups and VCs** Version 2.0.1 --- ## Overview ZhenCap MCP Skill provides cloud-powered investment analysis capabilities through the Model Context Protocol. It connects to the ZhenCap platform to deliver: - Market size estimation (TAM/SAM/SOM) - Competitor analysis and SWOT mapping - Valuation modeling (Comparable Companies, DCF) - Risk scoring across multiple dimensions Perfect for startup founders preparing pitches and investors conducting due diligence. --- ## Quick Start ### Installation ```bash clawhub install venture-capitalist ``` After installation, the tools are automatically available in your MCP-enabled AI assistant (Claude Desktop, Cline, OpenClaw, etc.). ### No Configuration Required (Free Tier) You get 50 free API calls per month - just install and use. No API key needed. --- ## Authentication ### Free Tier (No API Key) **50 calls per month** - No registration required - API calls are anonymous - Quota resets on the 1st of each month - No configuration needed - just install and use - Backend tracks usage by IP address and user-agent fingerprint ### Paid Tier (API Key Required) **Unlimited calls** at 0.10-0.20 CNY per call 1. Register at [www.zhencap.com/register](https://www.zhencap.com/register) 2. Generate API key in dashboard 3. Set environment variable: `export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_key"` **Configuration Options:** Option A - Environment Variable: ```bash export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_api_key_here" ``` Option B - MCP Client Config: ```json { "mcpServers": { "venture-capitalist": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/mcp-skill/index.js"], "env": { "ZHENCAP_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } } ``` --- ## How Free Tier Works **Without API Key:** 1. Install skill: `clawhub install venture-capitalist` 2. Use directly - no configuration needed 3. Backend tracks usage by: - IP address - User-Agent fingerprint - Rate limited to 50 calls/month - Resets monthly on the 1st **Quota Exceeded Response:** ```json { "success": false, "error": "Free quota exceeded", "message": "You've used all 50 free calls this month. Register at www.zhencap.com for unlimited access.", "quotaUsed": 50, "quotaLimit": 50, "resetDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z" } ``` **To get more quota:** - Register: [www.zhencap.com/register](https://www.zhencap.com/register) - Add balance: 100 CNY = ~500-1000 calls - Generate API key - Configure: `export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_key"` --- ## Tools ### 1. Estimate Market Size **Tool Name:** `estimate_market_size` Estimate market size (TAM/SAM/SOM) for a specific industry and geography. **Parameters:** - `industry` (required): Industry name (e.g., "AI healthcare", "E-commerce") - `geography` (optional): Geographic scope (default: "China") - `year` (optional): Target year (default: 2024) **Example Usage:** ``` "What's the market size for AI healthcare in China?" "Estimate the TAM for electric vehicles globally in 2025" ``` **Output:** ```json { "success": true, "data": { "tam": 500000000000, "sam": 100000000000, "som": 5000000000, "growth_rate": 35.2, "trends": ["AI-powered diagnostics growing rapidly"], "sources": ["IDC", "Gartner", "McKinsey"] } } ``` --- ### 2. Analyze Competitors **Tool Name:** `analyze_competitors` Identify main competitors and generate SWOT analysis for competitive positioning. **Parameters:** - `company` (required): Company name - `industry` (required): Industry sector **Example Usage:** ``` "Analyze competitors for ByteDance in short video" "Who are the main competitors for Tesla in the EV market?" ``` **Output:** ```json { "success": true, "data": { "competitors": [ { "name": "Competitor A", "market_share": 25, "funding": "Series C", "differentiation": "Strong in enterprise segment" } ], "swot": { "strengths": ["..."], "weaknesses": ["..."], "opportunities": ["..."], "threats": ["..."] }, "market_position": "Top 3 in China" } } ``` --- ### 3. Estimate Valuation **Tool Name:** `estimate_valuation` Provide valuation range based on comparable companies and DCF models. **Parameters:** - `revenue` (required): Annual revenue (in 10,000 CNY) - `growth_rate` (optional): Annual growth rate (%) - `industry` (required): Industry sector - `stage` (required): Funding stage ("seed", "angel", "a", "b", "c", "pre-ipo") **Example Usage:** ``` "Value a Series A SaaS company with 5M revenue growing at 200%" "What's the fair valuation for a B2B AI company at Series B?" ``` **Output:** ```json { "success": true, "data": { "valuation_range": { "low": 200000000, "mid": 350000000, "high": 500000000 }, "method": "Comparable Companies", "comparable_multiples": { "revenue_multiple": "15-25x", "industry_avg": "20x" }, "assumptions": ["..."] } } ``` --- ### 4. Score Risk **Tool Name:** `score_risk` Assess investment risk across market, team, technology, and financial dimensions. **Parameters:** - `company_data` (required): Object containing: - `name`: Company name - `industry`: Industry sector - `stage`: Funding stage - `team_size`: Number of employees **Example Usage:** ``` "Assess the investment risk for an early-stage AI startup with 15 people" "Score the risk for a pre-IPO fintech company" ``` **Output:** ```json { "success": true, "data": { "overall_score": 65, "risk_level": "Medium", "dimensions": { "market_risk": 70, "team_risk": 60, "technology_risk": 55, "financial_risk": 75 }, "red_flags": ["Limited runway", "Single customer dependency"], "recommendations": ["Diversify customer base", "Secure bridge funding"] } } ``` --- ## Privacy & Security ### Data Collection & Retention **What we collect:** - API request parameters (industry, company name, geography, year, etc.) - Request timestamps and response times - Error logs (for debugging only, retained 30 days) - Usage statistics (aggregated and anonymous, retained 1 year) - IP addresses (for rate limiting only, not permanently stored) **What we DON'T permanently store:** - User identities (for free tier users) - Business strategies or proprietary analysis results - Personal information beyond API usage patterns **Data Transmission:** - All tools send query parameters to www.zhencap.com/api/v1 - Parameters include: industry names, company names, geography, revenue figures, growth rates - This data is necessary to provide market intelligence and analysis - Data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encrypted connections **Data Retention Policy:** - Query parameters: 90 days (for service improvement) - Usage statistics: 1 year (aggregated, anonymous) - Error logs: 30 days (for debugging) - API keys: Until user deletes account ### Security Measures - **Encryption:** All API calls use HTTPS/TLS 1.3 - **Authentication:** JWT-based authentication for paid tier - **Rate Limiting:** IP-based rate limiting for free tier - **API Key Security:** Keys are hashed and encrypted in database - **Access Control:** Role-based access control for internal systems ### Compliance - GDPR compliant (EU data protection regulation) - Data processing agreement available upon request - SOC 2 Type II certification in progress (expected Q3 2026) - Privacy-by-design architecture ### Your Rights You have the right to: - **Data Export:** Request a copy of your data ([REDACTED_SECRET]) - **Data Deletion:** Request deletion of your data ([REDACTED_SECRET]) - **Opt-Out:** Stop using the service at any time - **Transparency:** Ask questions about data handling ([REDACTED_SECRET]) ### Contact - **Privacy Questions:** [REDACTED_SECRET] - **Security Issues:** [REDACTED_SECRET] - **Full Privacy Policy:** [www.zhencap.com/privacy](https://www.zhencap.com/privacy) - **Terms of Service:** [www.zhencap.com/terms](https://www.zhencap.com/terms) --- ## Pricing | Tier | Quota | Price | Registration | |------|-------|-------|--------------| | **Free** | 50 calls/month | Free | Not required | | **Paid** | Unlimited | 0.10-0.20 CNY/call | Required | **Paid Tier Details:** - Pay-per-call billing (charged monthly) - Volume discounts available for >10,000 calls/month - Enterprise plans with SLA available **Get your API key:** 1. Register at [www.zhencap.com/register](https://www.zhencap.com/register) 2. Add balance to account (100 CNY minimum) 3. Generate API key in dashboard 4. Configure environment variable --- ## Troubleshooting ### Error: "Network connection failed" **Cause:** Cannot reach ZhenCap API servers. **Solution:** - Check internet connection - Verify firewall allows HTTPS to www.zhencap.com - Check if www.zhencap.com is accessible: `curl https://www.zhencap.com/api/v1/health` - Try again in a few minutes (may be temporary outage) ### Error: "API quota exceeded" **Cause:** You've used all 50 free calls this month. **Solution:** - Wait until next month for quota reset (1st of the month) - Register for a paid account at [www.zhencap.com](https://www.zhencap.com) - Check current usage: Contact [REDACTED_SECRET] ### Error: "Invalid API key" **Cause:** API key is incorrect, expired, or has insufficient balance. **Solution:** - Re-generate API key in dashboard - Check for extra spaces in environment variable: `echo "$ZHENCAP_API_KEY"` - Ensure API key is copied correctly (no line breaks) - Verify account has sufficient balance ### Error: "Tool not found" **Cause:** MCP client hasn't loaded the skill properly. **Solution:** - Restart your MCP client (Claude Desktop, etc.) - Reinstall the skill: `clawhub install venture-capitalist` - Check MCP server logs for errors --- ## Migration from v2.0.0 to v2.0.1 This is a security patch release. No breaking changes. **What changed:** - Fixed Authorization header bug (internal improvement) - Removed analyze_bp tool (backend not ready yet) - Enhanced privacy documentation **Do I need to update?** - Recommended for all users (security fix) - No configuration changes required **How to update:** ```bash clawhub update venture-capitalist ``` --- ## Support - **Documentation:** [www.zhencap.com/docs](https://www.zhencap.com/docs) - **Email Support:** [REDACTED_SECRET] - **GitHub Issues:** [github.com/zhencap/mcp-skill/issues](https://github.com/zhencap/mcp-skill/issues) - **Community Forum:** [forum.zhencap.com](https://forum.zhencap.com) (coming soon) - **Discord:** [discord.gg/zhencap](https://discord.gg/zhencap) (coming soon) **Response Times:** - Free tier: Best effort (24-48 hours) - Paid tier: Within 12 hours - Enterprise: SLA-based (4-hour response) --- ## About ZhenCap ZhenCap (真资本) is an AI-powered investment analysis platform serving startups and VCs in China. Our mission is to democratize access to institutional-grade investment analysis tools. **Website:** [www.zhencap.com](https://www.zhencap.com) **Platform Features:** - Market intelligence dashboard - Investment pipeline management - LP reporting automation - Deal flow analytics - Founder directory - Investor matching --- ## License MIT License - See [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details. --- ## Changelog See [CHANGELOG.md](./CHANGELOG.md) for version history and release notes. --- Built with [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) - Learn more about building MCP skills at [github.com/modelcontextprotocol](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol)


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: suspicious | static analysis: suspicious | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: suspicious (HIGH)