The product is a leaderboard showcasing rankings of venture capital firms based on feedback from over 1000 venture-backed founders. It allows users to compare firms and provides information on the number of comparisons and Elo ratings for each firm.
Features
VC Leaderboard
Ranks venture capital firms based on feedback from 1077 venture-backed founders. Displays Elo scores and the number of comparisons for each firm.
Search Functionality
Allows users to search for specific VC firms by name on the leaderboard.
Pagination
Enables navigation through pages of the leaderboard to view more firms.
Elo-based ranking algorithm
Uses a pairwise comparison system for founders to choose their preferences among VCs they have worked with. This ensures only authentic ratings from founders with actual experience with the VCs.
Founder contribution
Founders who have been backed by a VC can submit their rankings, ensuring input from those who have experienced the investment relationship.
Data anonymization
Authenticates founders using LinkedIn profiles, but anonymizes data by hashing identities to ensure privacy while linking submissions to verified founders without connecting them to a specific identity.
Data validation using LinkedIn and Crunchbase
Uses these platforms to verify founder identities and investor relationships, ensuring the data's accuracy and reliability.
Rankings update frequency
Rankings are updated approximately every six months to maintain current and relevant data.