# Startups

> Research startups, funding rounds, acquisitions, and hiring trends via startups.in

- Skill: `modbender/startups` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add modbender/startups`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/modbender/startups/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- License: MIT
- Author: modbender (https://skillmd.com/u/modbender)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/modbender/startups

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# startups.in Startup Research

Research startups, track funding, and discover hiring trends using startups.in.

## Capabilities

- **Search** - Find startups by name, sector, location
- **Details** - Get comprehensive startup info
- **Funding** - Track rounds, valuations, investors
- **Hiring** - Monitor job postings and team growth
- **Compare** - Side-by-side comparisons

## Example Queries

- "Find AI startups in San Francisco"
- "Tell me about Stripe"
- "What's Anthropic's latest funding?"
- "Is Vercel hiring?"
- "Compare Notion and Coda"

## API

Base URL: `https://startups.in`

### Search
```http
GET /api/search?q={query}
```

### Get Startup
```http
GET /api/startups/{slug}
```

### Get Jobs
```http
GET /api/startups/{slug}/jobs
```

### Compare
```http
GET /api/compare?startups={slug1},{slug2}
```

## Authentication

Public access works without auth. For enhanced access, use Moltbook identity:

```http
X-Moltbook-Identity: {token}
```

## Links

- Website: https://startups.in
- Moltbook: https://moltbook.com/u/startups