Visible.vc
AI Inbox is a feature of Visible.vc that provides assistance in managing and interpreting data for venture capital (VC) funds. This tool tr...
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What is Visible.vc?
Visible.vc Visible AI Inbox is a venture capital portfolio monitoring tool that transforms unstructured emails and files into structured, actionable insights. Founders forward their updates, metrics, and files to a custom AI inbox email address, and Visible AI automatically parses, structures, charts, and saves notes to each portfolio company's profile. The tool then automatically updates dashboards, tear sheets, and reports on Visible, eliminating the need for investors to manually copy and paste data from emails.
Key features include automated metric detection that identifies time-series KPIs like Revenue, Burn, and Runway, file parsing for documents, PDFs, board decks, and Excel exports, and the ability to review and approve content before it is saved. The tool integrates with other Visible features like Visible Requests for proactive data collection, spreadsheet connections for automatic data entry, and a metric import tool for historical and bulk data. Recent upgrades include customizable AI instructions for edge cases, support for multiple AI models including Gemini alongside GPT-4.1, and the
Visible.vc pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
AI Inbox is included as a feature within the Visible.vc platform and is only available on certain plans, not all plans. For founders, Visible offers four plans: Starter at $0/month (free), Base at $59/month annually ($69/month monthly), Core at $129/month annually ($149/month monthly) which includes AI Updates + AI Inbox, and Growth at $199/month annually ($249/month monthly). AI Inbox is specifically included in the Core plan and above. For investors/VC funds, pricing starts at $449/month and requires requesting a demo. Enterprise offerings are available by contacting [email protected]. There is no standalone free tier for AI Inbox; it must be accessed through a paid Visible plan that includes the feature.
Visible.vc pros
- Automatically parses and structures unstructured email updates from founders
- Extracts time-series KPIs like Revenue, Burn, and Runway automatically
- Parses files including board decks, PDFs, Excel exports, and documents
- Automatically charts portfolio data and saves notes to company profiles
- Updates dashboards, tear sheets, and reports automatically after ingestion
- Allows investors to review and approve content before saving
- Aligns with founders' workflows by accepting data when and how they prefer
- Creates a centralized source of truth for all portfolio metrics
- Integrates with Visible Requests for proactive data collection
- Supports spreadsheet connections for automatic data entry
- Import tool available for historical and bulk data migration
- SOC 2 certified with regular penetration testing and 24/7 monitoring
- TLS 1.2 encryption for data in transit and AES-256 at rest
- Custom AI instructions available for edge cases and unusual layouts
- Multiple AI model support including GPT-4.1 and Gemini
- Trusted by 950+ venture capital funds globally
- Automates trend monitoring at company and portfolio level
Visible.vc cons
- Only available on certain plans, not all Visible plans
- Requires contacting Investor Success Manager to add to account
- Uses OpenAI API which some users may be uncomfortable with
- Default settings may not work well for all document formats
- Custom extraction configuration needed for edge cases
- No standalone free tier for AI Inbox feature alone
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting support for details
- May require manual review for unusual formatting or layouts
Frequently asked questions about Visible.vc
What is Visible AI Inbox and what does it do?
Visible AI Inbox is a tool that transforms emails into portfolio insights by automatically parsing, structuring, and charting portfolio data sent via emails and files from founders. It forwards updates and files founders share directly to Visible, automatically maps data and files to portfolio companies, and allows investors to review and approve content before it is saved. From there, dashboards, tear sheets, and reports are all automatically updated on Visible.
How does Visible AI Inbox work?
Visible AI Inbox works in three simple steps: 1) Forward emails to a custom AI inbox email address, 2) Visible AI automatically maps data and files to portfolio companies, and 3) Investors can review and approve content before it is saved. After approval, the tool automatically extracts metrics, creates AI-generated summaries, and adds metrics to a company's profile automatically.
Will AI Inbox be available on all Visible plans?
Visible AI Inbox is only available on certain plans, not all plans. If you want to explore adding AI Inbox to your account, you need to get in touch with your dedicated Investor Success Manager. For founders, the Core plan at $129/month includes AI Updates + AI Inbox.
How does Visible address privacy and security with AI Inbox?
No data submitted through the OpenAI API is used to train OpenAI models or improve OpenAI's service offering. Visible AI Inbox leverages OpenAI GPT 4 and proprietary prompts to extract data in a structured way. If you're uncomfortable with utilizing OpenAI, you can choose not to utilize this feature. These processes adhere to Visible's privacy policy and SOC 2 certification, with TLS 1.2 encryption for data in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest.
What types of data inputs can AI Inbox handle?
AI Inbox can take data inputs in the form of unstructured emails, user requests, or directly from spreadsheets. It handles files including board decks, Excel exports, investor updates pasted into emails, documents, and PDFs. The tool is also equipped to import historical and bulk data using the metric import tool.
What AI models does AI Inbox support?
AI Inbox now supports multiple AI models. In addition to OpenAI's GPT-4.1, it has added support for Gemini and other models to give users complete control over how AI structures their data. Users can choose which AI model to use when extracting data from files and email updates.
Can I customize AI instructions for difficult documents?
Yes, for edge cases you can guide the AI with custom instructions using the new 'Configure extraction' option. You can add context (e.g. 'Check the table on page 8 for financial data' or 'Ignore embedded charts'), refine the extraction and interpretation of metrics, and troubleshoot unusual layouts or inconsistent formatting.
What metrics does AI Inbox automatically detect?
AI Inbox has automated metric detection that identifies time-series KPIs such as Revenue, Burn, and Runway. It also extracts qualitative fields that give context like Highlights, Lowlights, and Asks. The tool matches emails to the correct company and extracts metrics automatically.
How many venture capital funds use Visible AI Inbox?
Visible AI Inbox is trusted by over 950 venture capital funds globally. Leading funds include Fuel Ventures, VKAV, 01A, Emergence Capital, and Antler (which uses Visible with 750+ portfolio companies across 20 countries).
What security certifications does Visible have?
Visible is SOC 2 certified, performs regular penetration testing, and has 24/7 continuous monitoring. All data sent to or from Visible is encrypted using TLS 1.2, and all customer data is encrypted at rest using AES-256. All code changes are automatically scanned for vulnerabilities, peer-reviewed, tested against automated test suites, and adhere to best practices. Regular backups are stored separately from backend infrastructure.