This article explains how to use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI assistants like Claude Desktop or Cursor to the Dealroom API, enabling automated research and secure, natural-language access to Dealroom data.
Dealroom now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Cursor to connect directly with the Dealroom API. This update makes it easier than ever to work with our data as it allows you to automate research tasks and access structured insights through simple natural-language requests, right inside your workflow. This article explains how to install and configure the Dealroom MCP Server so your tools can securely use your API key to fetch real-time intelligence.
If you’re looking for standard API usage without an AI assistant integration, please refer to our main Dealroom API documentation instead.
Using the Dealroom MCP Server, your AI assistant can:
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🔍 Search and analyze startups, investors, and ecosystems using your AI assistant
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⚙️ Automate research workflows, such as investor sourcing, company comparisons, and competitive benchmarking
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📊 Give your LLMs structured access to Dealroom intelligence with your API key
🚀 What You Can Do with MCP + Dealroom
Example questions you can ask your AI assistant:
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“Compare Stripe’s funding history with Adyen.”
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“Which sectors does Sequoia Capital invest in most?”
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“Show top-funded healthtech startups in Europe.”
Your assistant will fetch answers instantly and accurately using real Dealroom data.
🛠 Requirements
To connect Dealroom with MCP, you’ll need:
- MCP-compatible client: e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor, or other MCP-enabled tools
- Dealroom API key: Contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM) if you don’t have access yet
🔧 Setup & Configuration
Follow our full instructions here:
👉 Dealroom API & MCP Integration Guide
This guide includes:
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Installing and configuring the Dealroom MCP Server
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Authentication using your API key
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Example queries and prompts
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Troubleshooting common setup issues
✔️ Who is this for?
This capability is ideal for:
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Investors researching markets and sourcing deals
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Analysts and strategy teams monitoring ecosystems
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Operators benchmarking competitors
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Anyone automating tasks with an AI assistant
If you rely on Dealroom data and use an LLM daily, MCP significantly reduces time-to-insight.
🔐 Security
Your authentication and data permissions remain fully controlled by your Dealroom API key. AI assistants only access the data you are entitled to view.