Your AI Venture Partner for High-Signal Referrals.
SouthStarter finds, vets, and introduces the next generation of founders to the right capital.
Zero upfront fees for investors - we only win when you do.
SouthStarter is
AI VENTURE PARTNER — AUTONOMOUS DEAL FLOW
High-signal referrals that close rounds
An AI Venture Partner automating sourcing and vetting to deliver high-signal founder introductions.
25k investors & vetted founders in our network
① Drowning in low-signal inbound pitch decks?
② Losing proprietary deals to faster, more automated funds?
③ Getting rejected by VCs due to unvetted cold outreach?
"SouthStarter is our most efficient scout. Its AI agent understands our specific investment mandate and only refers founders who are pre-vetted and thesis-aligned. It's high-signal deal flow with zero noise."
Alex Novak (General Partner)
Signal-to-Noise: 10:1
Sourcing Time Saved: 20+ Hours/Mo
Cost: 0% Upfront (Success-Based)
Sourcing Proprietary Deals
SouthStarter scouts global signals to find high-potential founders before they hit the open market.
Verifying Growth Metrics
We go beyond the pitch deck, using AI to audit traction and product-market fit via Telegram.
Securing Warm Intros
Stop the cold outreach. We facilitate double-opt-in referrals to perfectly aligned investment partners.
Your Autonomous Venture Partner
Built to automate the critical labor of sourcing, vetting, and referring deals.
Deep Vetting via Telegram
Our AI conducts deep interviews with founders to verify traction and extract high-signal business data.
Mandate-Driven Matching
The agent maps every vetted opportunity directly to your specific investment thesis and performance benchmarks.
Warm, Verified Referrals
It eliminates the noise by securing double opt-in interest before facilitating a direct warm intro.
I’ve identified a Seed-stage Fintech founder that hits your 'Embedded Finance' mandate perfectly. They have 112% NRR and just closed a Tier-1 bank partnership. Would you like to review my vetting report?
Metrics look strong. Send the report over.
High-Signal Deal Flow
Referrals that actually close rounds
SouthStarter acts as an autonomous scout for your fund. Our AI agent analyzes thousands of proprietary signals to deliver a pre-vetted shortlist of founders that hit your specific investment benchmarks.
Targeted results: >10:1 signal-to-noise ratio, first call in 5–7 days, and 30–40% of referrals advancing to partner discussion.
For Founders
Get vetted, get the right intro
Stop wasting time on cold outreach to misaligned VCs. Chat with the AI Partner on Telegram to have your metrics verified. If there is a fit, the agent handles the pitch and secures a direct, double-opt-in intro to our partner funds.
Targeted results: Vetting in less than 15 minutes, 85–95% intro acceptance rate, and direct access to high-conviction capital.
Success-Based Model
Aligned incentives. Pure Alpha.
We operate as a true extension of your investment team. Our AI Partner maps your mandate and filters for performance, ensuring you only spend time on high-conviction deals. We skip the management fees and win only when you do.
Targeted results: Zero upfront cost, 40% intro-to-meeting conversion, and 100% thesis-aligned referrals.
Performance-Aligned Pricing
No management fees. No high-priced retainers. Our success is tied directly to yours.
Bespoke AI Scouting for Institutional Funds
Automate proprietary sourcing and vetting across your entire firm. Gain a competitive edge with custom mandates and institutional-grade security.
Guaranteed Deal Flow: Consistent volume of thesis-aligned founder referrals.
Firm-Wide Controls: Admin + SSO; CRM/API export to manage deal flow across your team.
Performance Metrics: Real-time data on mandate match rates and intro acceptance.
Diligence Reports: Automated vetting reports based on verified founder metrics.
Compliance Ready: Full audit trails and data-privacy workflows.
Service Level Objectives (SLOs):
Shortlist: ≤ 10 min
First meeting: ≤ 7 days
Match Quality: 100% double-opt-in referrals
The Network of High-Signal Success
Join hundreds of GPs and Founders who have automated their deal flow with SouthStarter.
Make high-signal intros your default in 2026
SouthStarter handles the labor of sourcing and vetting, securing double-opt-in interest so you only focus on the close.
FAQ
Got questions? We got you.
Is there a monthly subscription fee for investors?
No. For individual investors and angels, SouthStarter operates on a success-aligned model. We do not charge upfront management fees or monthly retainers. We only win when you win. For institutional funds, we offer bespoke scouting tiers with dedicated SLAs.
How is this different from a directory or a cold outreach tool?
Directories are static and cold outreach is low-signal. SouthStarter is an autonomous agent that actively scouts, vets founders via Telegram, and only facilitates a connection when a deal hits your exact investment mandate. We deliver warm, double-opt-in introductions, not just names on a list.
How do warm, double-opt-in introductions work?
Our AI secures mutual interest privately before any contact info is shared. Once both the founder and the investor confirm interest based on the vetted data, the agent automatically triggers a warm email introduction to both parties.
How does the AI vet founders and growth metrics?
Founders engage in a deep-dive interview with our AI Partner on Telegram. The agent audits traction, CAC/LTV ratios, and product-market fit signals to ensure they meet institutional-grade benchmarks before they are ever referred to a fund.
What does the "Carry" model mean for my fund?
It means our incentives are 100% aligned with yours. Instead of charging for "seats" or "leads," we act as a fractional scouting partner. We only receive a portion of the performance carry on successful deals that close via a SouthStarter referral.
How long does it take to see the first vetted deals?
Once you define your investment mandate, our agent begins mapping its network immediately. Most investors receive their first high-conviction shortlist in less than 10 minutes, with the first partner-level meeting typically scheduled within 7 days.
What happens if a referral is declined?
High-signal deal flow requires constant refinement. If an introduction is declined, the AI analyzes the feedback to further sharpen your mandate, ensuring the next referral is even more precise.
How is my investment mandate kept private?
Your specific thesis and benchmarks are used exclusively by your AI Partner to filter deals. Founders only see that they have been matched with a "top-tier fund" until the double-opt-in interest is secured.
