For Founders — Incisive Ventures

For Founders

Building something that reduces friction at scale? Pitch us — and use our free founder tools, whether or not we're invested in your company.

Free founder resources

Free tools to help you build.

A range of free tools for founders — enjoy, and let us know how you like them.

Upload your deck and get the 20 best investors for you, plus how to connect with them — a complete fundraising playbook.

Want a quick take on your deck before pitching us? This AI tool is trained on our investment sweet spot.

Chat with Martin's AI clone, trained on everything he has written and every talk. It'll even advise on your pitch and business plan.

Have an idea but no deck? Get a VC perspective on its fundability, with suggested upgrades to make it stronger.

Struggling to communicate your product idea to developers? Turn it into a Product Requirements Document they can build from.

Enter a name and LinkedIn profile and get a Yes/No read on whether they're a true potential outlier.

For finding co-founders.

Get a McKinsey-style market report on your segment, free — developed by Stanford.

See all the software and web services where you can get free startup credits, in one place.

Want the harsh, unfiltered critique? Here he is.

See how you stack up against known unicorn founders with this research-backed survey.

Common questions

What stage do you invest at?

We're a pre-seed fund. We're often the first institutional check, backing founders at the earliest stages.

What do you look for?

Technology companies that reduce friction at scale, led by clear-thinking founders. Our screening process helps us gain conviction early.

How do I pitch?

Use the button above to tell us about your startup. It's the fastest way to get in front of us.

Where are you based?

Seattle, Washington — but we back founders wherever they are building.