What is Whisper List?
VC rankings always focus on money - who returned the most, who invested the most, who has the most. But founders care about something else entirely, something supremely simple: can you help them build a billion dollar business? Introducing the Whisper List, the world's first ranking of VCs by the strength of their network. Discover which investors are connected where it counts - so you can see who can actually help you win.
Problem
Founders struggle to identify venture capitalists (VCs) who can genuinely support their growth, as traditional VC rankings prioritize financial metrics like returns and investment size instead of evaluating network strength or operational value-add capabilities.
Solution
Dashboard tool that ranks VCs by their network strength using proprietary data analysis. Users can filter and identify investors with strategic connections to key industry players, exemplified by the 'Whisper List' ranking system and network visualization features.
Customers
Startup founders, early-stage entrepreneurs, and business development professionals seeking investors with proven ability to accelerate growth through partnerships, talent acquisition, and market access.
Unique Features
The 'Whisper List' algorithm quantifies network strength via factors like LinkedIn connections to C-suite executives, co-investment patterns with top firms, and portfolio company leadership teams.
User Comments
Finally a VC ranking that matters for operators
Data-driven approach reveals under-the-radar investors
Network maps help target warm introductions
Saves months of investor research
Missing Asian/European VC coverage
Traction
Launched 2023, 100+ VCs analyzed, featured in TechCrunch and 3 industry newsletters. Founder @DavidDangNT has 2.3K X followers.
Market Size
The global venture capital market deployed $347 billion across 38,644 deals in 2023 (PitchBook), with 150,000+ startups actively seeking funding annually.
