FirstGlance vs FlareSight

FirstGlance connects startup founders with early-stage investors. Investors can search for startups using filters such as industry, stage, and location, save searches, and follow companies for updates on progress and traction. Founders decide what information to include in their profiles and can view analytics on profile views and engagement. Founders can connect with investors when ready, while investors can request information and schedule meetings. FirstGlance says founders can use verified metrics to build credibility. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and the web, with a free plan. FirstGlance Pro founders are offered more than $3 million in software credits and discounts across 270+ vetted tools, including Google Cloud, Notion, Segment, and Mixpanel. The company was founded in 2024 and is headquartered in the United States. Its privacy notice says it does not collect information from third parties, though it may receive social login profile information if users choose that option. The notice also says it may use Google Analytics and cookies or similar tracking technologies. FirstGlance reports having 100+ active early-stage investors and $1B+ in dry powder.

FlareSight turns SEC filings into startup funding information for investors, sales teams, recruiters and founders. The site says it tracks more than 127,000 startups and updates daily; most companies appear within 24 hours of filing, after prior-day filings are processed at 6am UTC. Funding amounts and filing details come directly from SEC filings, and each record links to its Form D. Users can filter activity by sector, stage and geography. Company profiles can include founder names, roles and LinkedIn profiles, while metadata such as sector and description is enriched from additional sources and verified where possible. Free accounts include all search filters, five profile views per day, one view-only watchlist and a weekly email digest. Starter costs $24 a month, billed $288 annually, and includes 30 monthly contact reveal credits, three watchlists, daily digests and AI-drafted email openers. Pro costs $80 a month, billed $960 annually, with 250 monthly contact reveals and API access. Contacts revealed on any plan can be exported to CSV.