In traditional firms, the investment process is layered and slow:
•An associate screens the deal.
•An analyst models it.
•A partner socializes it.
•Then comes IC (Investment Committee).
•And finally… a decision (maybe).By that point, the solo VC has already:
Sourced the deal
Ran a full diligence workflow
Modeled multiple scenarios
Made a conviction call
Wired the fundsAll before the big firm finishes its first round of internal memos.Here’s how automation makes that possible:
1. Automated Diligence & Screening
Instead of a week of back-and-forth, the solo VC:
•Runs a custom GPT workflow that parses the deck, website, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.
•Uses tools like Consensus.app, ValuationGPT, or AlphaSense to vet competitors, risks, and valuation comps.
•Taps an expert network AI tool to summarize insights from sector insiders — no cold emails required.Result: High signal, low noise — in minutes.
2. Instant Modeling & Scenario PlanningUsing tools like Causal, Sturppy, or Finmark, a solo GP can:
•Auto-generate a 5-year forecast based on founder assumptions
•Simulate dilution, exits, and SAFEs vs equity trade-offs
•Build a “what-if” scenario tree with 3-click visualizationResult: Investment committee-style prep, done without the committee.
3. One-Click Investment ExecutionHere’s where it gets wild:
•Pre-built legal docs via LTSE Equity, SeedLegals, or Carta Automations
•Auto-generated SAFE/SAFTs or equity terms based on ticket size and instrument
•ACH/wire triggered by Slack or Notion workflows connected via Zapier or Mercury integrations
While a traditional fund is stuck emailing lawyers, the solo VC has already:
•Signed
•Wired
•Closed
The Bigger Picture: Speed Isn’t Just an Advantage — It’s a WedgeIn venture and early growth, speed compounds:
•You get in at better valuations
•You win trust from the best founders
•You build a rep as a “yes-first” investor — not a gatekeeperLegacy firms are still hiring more associates.
Solo VCs are wiring deals before the associates are done Googling.
TL;DR: Automation Isn’t Just a Time-Saver — It’s a WeaponThe myth that you need a team of analysts is dead.
The truth? The best solo capitalists are building invisible teams of code.Your diligence, analysis, legal, and wiring process can be a button — not a bottleneck.