ZhenCap Investment Analysis Assistant#

AI-powered investment analysis tools for startups and VCs

Version 2.0.1

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Overview#

ZhenCap MCP Skill provides cloud-powered investment analysis capabilities through the Model Context Protocol. It connects to the ZhenCap platform to deliver:

• Market size estimation (TAM/SAM/SOM)
• Competitor analysis and SWOT mapping
• Valuation modeling (Comparable Companies, DCF)
• Risk scoring across multiple dimensions

Perfect for startup founders preparing pitches and investors conducting due diligence.

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Quick Start#

Installation#

bash

clawhub install venture-capitalist

After installation, the tools are automatically available in your MCP-enabled AI assistant (Claude Desktop, Cline, OpenClaw, etc.).

No Configuration Required (Free Tier)#

You get 50 free API calls per month - just install and use. No API key needed.

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Authentication#

Free Tier (No API Key)#

50 calls per month - No registration required

• API calls are anonymous
• Quota resets on the 1st of each month
• No configuration needed - just install and use
• Backend tracks usage by IP address and user-agent fingerprint

Paid Tier (API Key Required)#

Unlimited calls at 0.10-0.20 CNY per call

1. Register at www.zhencap.com/register
2. Generate API key in dashboard
3. Set environment variable: export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_key"

Configuration Options:

Option A - Environment Variable:

bash

export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Option B - MCP Client Config:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "venture-capitalist": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-skill/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "ZHENCAP_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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How Free Tier Works#

Without API Key:

1. Install skill: clawhub install venture-capitalist
2. Use directly - no configuration needed
3. Backend tracks usage by:
   • IP address
   • User-Agent fingerprint
   • Rate limited to 50 calls/month
   • Resets monthly on the 1st

Quota Exceeded Response:

json

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Free quota exceeded",
  "message": "You've used all 50 free calls this month. Register at www.zhencap.com for unlimited access.",
  "quotaUsed": 50,
  "quotaLimit": 50,
  "resetDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z"
}

To get more quota:

• Register: www.zhencap.com/register
• Add balance: 100 CNY = ~500-1000 calls
• Generate API key
• Configure: export ZHENCAP_API_KEY="your_key"

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Tools#

1. Estimate Market Size#

Tool Name: estimate_market_size

Estimate market size (TAM/SAM/SOM) for a specific industry and geography.

Parameters:

• industry (required): Industry name (e.g., "AI healthcare", "E-commerce")
• geography (optional): Geographic scope (default: "China")
• year (optional): Target year (default: 2024)

Example Usage:

text

"What's the market size for AI healthcare in China?"
"Estimate the TAM for electric vehicles globally in 2025"

Output:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "tam": 500000000000,
    "sam": 100000000000,
    "som": 5000000000,
    "growth_rate": 35.2,
    "trends": ["AI-powered diagnostics growing rapidly"],
    "sources": ["IDC", "Gartner", "McKinsey"]
  }
}

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2. Analyze Competitors#

Tool Name: analyze_competitors

Identify main competitors and generate SWOT analysis for competitive positioning.

Parameters:

• company (required): Company name
• industry (required): Industry sector

Example Usage:

text

"Analyze competitors for ByteDance in short video"
"Who are the main competitors for Tesla in the EV market?"

Output:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "competitors": [
      {
        "name": "Competitor A",
        "market_share": 25,
        "funding": "Series C",
        "differentiation": "Strong in enterprise segment"
      }
    ],
    "swot": {
      "strengths": ["..."],
      "weaknesses": ["..."],
      "opportunities": ["..."],
      "threats": ["..."]
    },
    "market_position": "Top 3 in China"
  }
}

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3. Estimate Valuation#

Tool Name: estimate_valuation

Provide valuation range based on comparable companies and DCF models.

Parameters:

• revenue (required): Annual revenue (in 10,000 CNY)
• growth_rate (optional): Annual growth rate (%)
• industry (required): Industry sector
• stage (required): Funding stage ("seed", "angel", "a", "b", "c", "pre-ipo")

Example Usage:

text

"Value a Series A SaaS company with 5M revenue growing at 200%"
"What's the fair valuation for a B2B AI company at Series B?"

Output:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "valuation_range": {
      "low": 200000000,
      "mid": 350000000,
      "high": 500000000
    },
    "method": "Comparable Companies",
    "comparable_multiples": {
      "revenue_multiple": "15-25x",
      "industry_avg": "20x"
    },
    "assumptions": ["..."]
  }
}

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4. Score Risk#

Tool Name: score_risk

Assess investment risk across market, team, technology, and financial dimensions.

Parameters:

• company_data (required): Object containing:

  • name: Company name
  • industry: Industry sector
  • stage: Funding stage
  • team_size: Number of employees

Example Usage:

text

"Assess the investment risk for an early-stage AI startup with 15 people"
"Score the risk for a pre-IPO fintech company"

Output:

json

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "overall_score": 65,
    "risk_level": "Medium",
    "dimensions": {
      "market_risk": 70,
      "team_risk": 60,
      "technology_risk": 55,
      "financial_risk": 75
    },
    "red_flags": ["Limited runway", "Single customer dependency"],
    "recommendations": ["Diversify customer base", "Secure bridge funding"]
  }
}

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Privacy & Security#

Data Collection & Retention#

What we collect:

• API request parameters (industry, company name, geography, year, etc.)
• Request timestamps and response times
• Error logs (for debugging only, retained 30 days)
• Usage statistics (aggregated and anonymous, retained 1 year)
• IP addresses (for rate limiting only, not permanently stored)

What we DON'T permanently store:

• User identities (for free tier users)
• Business strategies or proprietary analysis results
• Personal information beyond API usage patterns

Data Transmission:

• All tools send query parameters to www.zhencap.com/api/v1
• Parameters include: industry names, company names, geography, revenue figures, growth rates
• This data is necessary to provide market intelligence and analysis
• Data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encrypted connections

Data Retention Policy:

• Query parameters: 90 days (for service improvement)
• Usage statistics: 1 year (aggregated, anonymous)
• Error logs: 30 days (for debugging)
• API keys: Until user deletes account

Security Measures#

• Encryption: All API calls use HTTPS/TLS 1.3
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication for paid tier
• Rate Limiting: IP-based rate limiting for free tier
• API Key Security: Keys are hashed and encrypted in database
• Access Control: Role-based access control for internal systems

Compliance#

• GDPR compliant (EU data protection regulation)
• Data processing agreement available upon request
• SOC 2 Type II certification in progress (expected Q3 2026)
• Privacy-by-design architecture

Your Rights#

You have the right to:

• Data Export: Request a copy of your data ( support@zhencap.com)
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your data ( support@zhencap.com)
• Opt-Out: Stop using the service at any time
• Transparency: Ask questions about data handling ( privacy@zhencap.com)

Contact#

• Privacy Questions: privacy@zhencap.com
• Security Issues: security@zhencap.com
• Full Privacy Policy: www.zhencap.com/privacy
• Terms of Service: www.zhencap.com/terms

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Pricing#

TierQuotaPriceRegistrationFree50 calls/monthFreeNot requiredPaidUnlimited0.10-0.20 CNY/callRequired

Paid Tier Details:

• Pay-per-call billing (charged monthly)
• Volume discounts available for >10,000 calls/month
• Enterprise plans with SLA available

Get your API key:

1. Register at www.zhencap.com/register
2. Add balance to account (100 CNY minimum)
3. Generate API key in dashboard
4. Configure environment variable

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Troubleshooting#

Error: "Network connection failed"#

Cause: Cannot reach ZhenCap API servers.

Solution:

• Check internet connection
• Verify firewall allows HTTPS to www.zhencap.com
• Check if www.zhencap.com is accessible: curl https://www.zhencap.com/api/v1/health
• Try again in a few minutes (may be temporary outage)

Error: "API quota exceeded"#

Cause: You've used all 50 free calls this month.

Solution:

• Wait until next month for quota reset (1st of the month)
• Register for a paid account at www.zhencap.com
• Check current usage: Contact support@zhencap.com

Error: "Invalid API key"#

Cause: API key is incorrect, expired, or has insufficient balance.

Solution:

• Re-generate API key in dashboard
• Check for extra spaces in environment variable: echo "$ZHENCAP_API_KEY"
• Ensure API key is copied correctly (no line breaks)
• Verify account has sufficient balance

Error: "Tool not found"#

Cause: MCP client hasn't loaded the skill properly.

Solution:

• Restart your MCP client (Claude Desktop, etc.)
• Reinstall the skill: clawhub install venture-capitalist
• Check MCP server logs for errors

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Migration from v2.0.0 to v2.0.1#

This is a security patch release. No breaking changes.

What changed:

• Fixed Authorization header bug (internal improvement)
• Removed analyze_bp tool (backend not ready yet)
• Enhanced privacy documentation

Do I need to update?

• Recommended for all users (security fix)
• No configuration changes required

How to update:

bash

clawhub update venture-capitalist

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Support#

• Documentation: www.zhencap.com/docs
• Email Support: support@zhencap.com
• GitHub Issues: github.com/zhencap/mcp-skill/issues
• Community Forum: forum.zhencap.com (coming soon)
• Discord: discord.gg/zhencap (coming soon)

Response Times:

• Free tier: Best effort (24-48 hours)
• Paid tier: Within 12 hours
• Enterprise: SLA-based (4-hour response)

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About ZhenCap#

ZhenCap (真资本) is an AI-powered investment analysis platform serving startups and VCs in China. Our mission is to democratize access to institutional-grade investment analysis tools.

Website: www.zhencap.com

Platform Features:

• Market intelligence dashboard
• Investment pipeline management
• LP reporting automation
• Deal flow analytics
• Founder directory
• Investor matching

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License#

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

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Changelog#

See CHANGELOG.md for version history and release notes.

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