Find the startups no keyword search will show you.
Describe what you're looking for, and we'll search 3.9 million startups across 187 countries for the ones that fit.
Most searches miss the startups that matter.
The ones you miss today are someone else's deal tomorrow.
Lost in keyword search
In most databases, a startup that doesn't match a keyword doesn't exist. The ones that sit between categories never make it to your list.
Matches that don't match
Two companies can look identical on paper and solve completely different problems, and a list that can't tell them apart costs you hours.
Compliance infrastructure for regulated EU lenders. High contract values, long sales cycle.
US consumer wallet app. High churn, no enterprise or compliance traction.
Outdated on arrival
Startups raise, pivot and get acquired all the time. By the time a longlist is finished, part of it is already out of date.
Catch the signal first.
What changes in practice.
Plenty of results, and still no clear shortlist.
A ranked shortlist for your thesis, up to date and ready for outreach.
Global coverage with local depth.
We bring together national registries, patent offices, accelerators and university spin-outs from 187 countries. That's where most startups appear long before anyone writes about them.
Three ways to search.
Industry search
Filter by sector, stage and geography when the brief is still broad.
Tag search
Combine technology, business model and market signals when you know the shape of what you're after.
Complex search
Describe the company you have in mind in a sentence, and we'll find it by what it actually does.
What comes with every result.
A shortlist is only useful if you can act on it the same day, so every startup comes with the context to do that. When one deserves a closer look, the full evaluation picks up where the light report ends.
Light analysis report
A short, structured assessment of the team, market, business model and traction, with points to watch and an overall verdict.
Verified founder contact
LinkedIn profiles and verified email addresses for founders, along with the company's registry details.
Try a search.
What makes Kuanta's startup scouting different?
Kuanta only lists startups, and you search in your own words rather than with keywords or category filters. Describe what you're looking for in a sentence, and the search matches it to what companies actually do, including the startups that sit between categories.
Why not just use an LLM for scouting?
A general AI model can't tell you whether a startup is still active, what it has done recently or how to reach the founders. Kuanta is a live database of 3.9 million validated startups, with current news, verified founder contact details and similar companies for every result, so you can act on a search the same day.
Which countries, industries and sectors are covered?
Kuanta covers 3.9 million startups across 187 countries, with strong coverage in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Every major industry is included, from fintech, deep tech and healthtech to defense and enterprise software.
How do I start a search?
Start with an industry search to browse by sector, stage or geography. When you have a specific thesis, use complex search and describe the startups you're looking for in a sentence, and Kuanta will rank them by how well they fit.
What does a scouting result look like?
You get a shortlist ranked by fit, and every startup comes with a light analysis of its sector, stage, traction, competitors, latest news and founder contact details.
How often is the database refreshed?
Continuously. New funding rounds, product launches, pivots and leadership changes are tracked as they happen, so your shortlist reflects the market as it is today.
Can my team share one scouting license?
Yes. A license isn't tied to a location and supports several team members across offices. The number of seats depends on your plan, and you can add users at any point during your subscription.
Find your first signal.
In fifteen minutes, we'll run a live search with you on what you're looking for.