Octagon VC Agents

Name: Octagon VC Agents
Author: OctagonAI

@OctagonAI

About Octagon VC Agents

An MCP server that runs AI-driven venture capitalist agents (Fred Wilson, Peter Thiel, etc.), whose thinking is continuously enriched by Octagon Private Markets' real-time deals, valuations, and deep research intelligence. Use it to spin up programmable "VC brains" for pitch feed

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "octagon-vc-agents": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": [
        "ensurepath"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Octagon VC Agents?

An MCP server that runs AI-driven venture capitalist agents (e.g., Fred Wilson, Peter Thiel) whose thinking is continuously enriched by Octagon Private Markets' real-time deals, valuations, and research intelligence. It is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals seeking programmable “VC brains” for pitch feedback, diligence simulations, term sheet negotiations, and more.

How to use Octagon VC Agents?

Install via pipx or pip, configure with your Octagon and OpenAI API keys, and add to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf. For Claude, edit claude_desktop_config.json; for Cursor, use the MCP server settings; for Windsurf, edit model_config.json. Then invoke agents like @octagon-marc-andreessen-agent in a compatible client.

Key features of Octagon VC Agents

AI‑powered simulations of notable venture capitalists
Real‑time data enrichment from Octagon Private Markets
Customizable investor personas via markdown profiles
Pre‑built prompts for deal critique and diligence
Supports Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf
Requires Octagon and OpenAI API keys

Use cases of Octagon VC Agents

Evaluate a startup’s funding round from multiple VC perspectives
Vet a pre‑seed startup and identify key metrics to improve
Get a reality‑check on growth metrics against VC diligence standards
Find portfolio CEOs who could become design partners

FAQ from Octagon VC Agents

What VC personas are available?

Marc Andreessen, Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Keith Rabois, Bill Gurley, Fred Wilson, Josh Kopelman, and Alfred Lin. Each has a distinct investment philosophy and communication style.

What API keys do I need?

You need an Octagon API key (from a free Octagon account) and an OpenAI API key. Both must be set as environment variables or configured in the client’s MCP settings.

How do I run Octagon VC Agents on Claude Desktop?

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json using pipx run with the required environment variables, then restart Claude. A complete configuration example is provided in the README.

Can I add custom investor personas?

Yes. Personas are defined in markdown files containing investment philosophy, psychological profile, and other traits. You can create new profiles and implement custom interaction patterns.

Is there a free tier?

The README indicates you can sign up for a free Octagon account to obtain an API key. The server itself is available via pip/pipx; pricing for the server or its data access is not stated.