How to find recently funded startups every morning using SEC Form D filings (and only pay for new ones)
How to find recently funded startups every morning using SEC Form D filings (and only pay for new ones) Every US company that sells shares in a private round files a Form D with the SEC, usually within 15 days of the first sale. Those filings are public. Many of the raises never get a press release, so a Form D is often the earliest public trace that a company just got budget. That makes Form D…
The article explains a method to receive a daily update of newly funded startups from SEC Form D filings, without incurring costs for repeated or outdated information. Form D is filed by US private companies when they sell shares, often before they receive press coverage. This method helps professionals such as startup lawyers, recruiters, and investors to discover new companies in their sectors.
The tutorial describes how to set up a feed using SEC EDGAR's search functionality and a third-party service called Apify to automate the process. This feed filters out funds, SPVs, and real estate syndications, delivering only new, relevant information each day. The setup involves specifying parameters such as the number of days back, industry focus, and minimum amount sold.
Users can access the data through various integrations or by calling the service directly. The service costs $0.03 per lead and is priced based on the number of leads delivered. Despite limitations like lack of round stage information and potential inaccuracies in some filings, this approach provides a reliable source for tracking early-stage funding opportunities.
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