Onyx

Internal Operations

CRM & Deal Flow Management

Firm Knowledge Basefreemium

Onyx is an open-source AI search platform that serves as a unified knowledge interface for VC firms, connecting to internal documents, CRM systems, and various business applications. VC teams can use natural language queries to instantly access information from deal memos, due diligence reports, portfolio company updates, and firm databases. The platform's hybrid search and RAG capabilities ensure accurate responses grounded in the firm's proprietary knowledge while maintaining data security and transparency through its open-source architecture.

Used by VC/PE Firms

Y Combinator

First Round Capital

Khosla Ventures

Founded

2023

Team Size

Funding

Seed

$10.5M total

Monthly Traffic

142,200

Key Features

•Hybrid search and RAG
•Multi-app connectors
•Open-source architecture
•Natural language querying
•Access control and security
•Real-time sync

Use Cases

Deal Memo and Document Search

Instantly query historical deal memos, due diligence reports, and investment documents to surface relevant insights during new deal evaluation and competitive analysis

CRM and Pipeline Intelligence

Search across CRM data, meeting notes, and founder communications to quickly retrieve relationship history, deal status, and interaction context before partner meetings

Portfolio Company Knowledge Base

Access portfolio company updates, board materials, and performance data through natural language queries to prepare for board meetings and LP reporting

Firm Knowledge Management

Create a searchable repository of firm expertise, market research, and institutional knowledge that new team members and partners can easily access and leverage

Cross-Platform Data Discovery

Query information across multiple connected applications including email, Slack, Google Drive, and specialized VC tools to get comprehensive context on deals and relationships