Octagon Funding Data MCP

What is Octagon Funding Data MCP?

The Octagon Funding Data MCP server provides AI-powered company funding transaction analysis by integrating with specialized funding intelligence agents. It covers venture capital research, funding rounds, investor activity, and investment trends, and can be added to any MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf.

How to use Octagon Funding Data MCP?

Install via npx or globally with npm install -g octagon-funding-data-mcp. Configure an OCTAGON_API_KEY environment variable and add the server to your MCP client’s configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). Then query the server with natural language questions about funding data.

Key features of Octagon Funding Data MCP

• Comprehensive coverage of funding transactions and company data
• Real-time updates for current insights
• Universal integration with any MCP client
• Multi-domain analysis: rounds, valuations, investors, market trends
• Advanced metrics like valuation step-up, deal size to revenue ratio

Use cases of Octagon Funding Data MCP

• Researching startup funding history (round sizes, valuations, investors)
• Analyzing investor activity patterns and lead investors
• Tracking valuation trends and comparing across industries
• Monitoring capital flows in specific sectors
• Benchmarking a company’s fundraising against industry peers

FAQ from Octagon Funding Data MCP

What are the prerequisites to run Octagon Funding Data MCP?

You need Node.js (which includes npm and npx) installed on your system. The server runs via npx and requires an Octagon API key.

How do I get an Octagon API key?

Sign up for a free account at Octagon (app.octagonai.co), navigate to API Keys in the left menu, and generate a new key. Use it as the OCTAGON_API_KEY environment variable.

Which MCP clients are supported?

The server supports all MCP clients, with explicit installation instructions for Claude Desktop, Cursor (version 0.45.6+), and Windsurf.

What kind of data can I query?

You can query funding round details (deal size, valuation, lead investors), investor activity, deal characteristics, company details, industry classification, leadership, and service providers. Example fields include Deal Type, Pre-Money Valuation, Series, and Investor Count.

Are there example queries for Octagon Funding Data MCP?

Yes. Examples include: “What was Anthropic’s latest funding round size, valuation, and key investors?” and “How much has OpenAI raised in total funding and at what valuation?”