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Poach

Find founders before they raise their next round.

Poach helps VC expand their dealflow by tracking their competitors.

ByPoach

LaunchedFriday, January 16, 2026

•What is Poach?

Poach is an app designed to help users track venture capitalists (VCs) on Twitter and identify promising founders before they raise their seed rounds. It utilizes AI to analyze social media activity and deliver enriched data directly to users' inboxes.

•How to use it

To use Poach, simply sign up and start tracking VCs on Twitter. The app will enrich your data with LinkedIn profiles and provide daily summaries and CSV exports of potential leads. You can filter the data based on your specific criteria, such as identifying unfunded founders.

•Background

Poach leverages AI and proprietary algorithms to monitor the activities of top-tier VCs, providing users with insights into early-stage startups. The app focuses on enhancing deal flow by identifying founders who have not yet raised funding. With its unique data delivery system, Poach aims to revolutionize the way investors discover and connect with emerging entrepreneurs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poach identify potential founders?

Poach monitors Twitter follows of top-tier VCs, which often indicate early interest in promising founders, and enriches this data with LinkedIn profiles to provide comprehensive insights.

What types of profiles can I filter in the app?

Users can filter profiles based on various criteria, including unfunded founders, engineers, investors, and more, allowing for precise targeting according to investment thesis.