Cory Bolotsky - Market Map: Data + AI Tooling for Venture Capital Firms - May 2025
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About Cory Bolotsky - Market Map: Data + AI Tooling for Venture Capital Firms - May 2025
A comprehensive market map of 180+ data and AI tools for venture capital firms, curated by Cory Bolotsky as a companion to his 'VC AI Tooling 5x5' framework. The map covers tools across five core VC functions: sourcing, investing, portfolio management, internal operations, and network activation. It is designed to help VC platform leaders adopt data and AI to improve speed, intelligence, and scalability. The map is continuously updated as new products and capabilities emerge.
Key Features
Aggregates 180+ tools and data sources for VC firms
Organized around the VC AI Tooling 5x5 framework (sourcing, investing, portfolio management, internal ops, network activation)
Includes AI agents for web crawling, investment memo drafting, and fund return simulation
Constantly evolving snapshot – updated as new tools launch
Free to access as a newsletter post
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most comprehensive single snapshot of the VC AI tooling ecosystem
- Free and openly accessible newsletter post
- Regularly updated to reflect new tools and capabilities
- Tied to a practical framework (5x5) for VC platform leaders
Cons
- Not exhaustive – will inevitably miss some tools due to rapid market evolution
- Requires subscription to the newsletter to comment or suggest additions
- Static list – no interactive search or filtering built in
Best For
Sourcing early-stage founders and startups via AI web crawlersAutomating investment memo creationSimulating fund returns and portfolio scenariosManaging portfolio company relationships and operationsScaling network activation and deal flow
FAQ
What is this market map?
It is a curated list of 180+ data and AI tools for venture capital firms, organized by the five functions of the VC AI Tooling 5x5 framework: sourcing, investing, portfolio management, internal operations, and network activation.
Who created this market map?
Cory Bolotsky, author of the newsletter 'Cory Bolotsky's Newsletter', published on May 7, 2025.
Is the market map free?
Yes, the market map is freely available as a newsletter post. Commenting or suggesting additions may require a login subscription.
How often is it updated?
The map is described as 'constantly evolving' and updated as new products launch and companies expand capabilities.