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Overview
Specter provides AI-powered data and deal-sourcing for private markets. It aggregates real-time data on 50M+ companies and 500M+ professionals to help VC, PE, and corporate development teams find and track investment opportunities. It surfaces insights from funding rounds, M&A activity, revenue signals, headcount growth, web traffic, product updates, and people movements, with features like hot signals, custom alerts, API, bulk data delivery, Chrome extension, and CRM enrichment. Its goal is to help clients source deals more efficiently, analyze markets more accurately, and anticipate opportunities by surfacing warm introductions and relationship networks.
About Specter
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Bootstrapped since 2020 by ex-VC Dominik Vacikar and Marco Squarci sustains growth.
- Serves 300+ firms from early-stage VC to investment banks with API access.
- Tracks funding, M&A, revenue, headcount, and web traffic for market insights.
What critics are saying
- PitchBook's March 2026 AI search on 1M+ companies undercuts Specter's scale.
- CB Insights' January 2026 SignalFire acquisition erodes talent tracking edge.
- EU AI Act Q2 2026 enforcement forces Specter audits or EU client shutdown.
What makes Specter unique
- Specter aggregates data on 50M companies and 500M professionals for deal sourcing.
- AI natural language search creates custom Hot Signals and Interest Signals.
- Chrome extension and CRM integration enable real-time talent and network tracking.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Company Equity
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Company News
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About Specter
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2019
Specter is Hiring for 12 Jobs on Simplify!
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