Sourcing

Personalized Startup
Sourcing in 5 days or less.

Industry experts on-demand, super-powered by our AI data engine.

New startups founded in 2025*

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*Based on real world data; every year over 1.3 million new startups are founded.

20 Million and Counting

The global startup ecosystem is comprised of over 20 million companies.

1.3 million new startups are founded every year, receiving over 400 billion euro in Venture Capital.

But you don’t need millions, you need the right ones for you. Sourcing cuts through the noise, bringing the best straight to you.

What is Sourcing & Scouting?

Startup Sourcing is the competency to systematically identify the best startup solutions for your challenges.

Startup Scouting on the other hand helps you to understand a market or field of interest and potential opportunities within.

Benefits of GlassDollar as your Partner

Unlimited

Open Database, growing and refreshing daily

2.000+

Startups Sourcings delivered

30.000+

Startups presented to Corporate partners

1.000+

Startup Solutions
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We scope the pain point
With our sourcing experience, we also uncover requirements you may not have considered.
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Expert + AI blend
Perfect blend of human and machine, ensuring complete and tailored results.
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Customized Startup comparison
Tailored sourcings to meet your unique and specific corporate needs.
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Cutting-edge technology
Leveraging AI and our Global Startup database of 3.5M+ companies.
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Startup demos at your fingertips
With just 1 click, GlassDollar takes over the rest
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Proven track record
Experience from 2.000+ sourcings delivered to 50+ clients in 500+ topics.

Expert Startup Sourcing delivered in 5 to 10 days

Are the Startups in your radar really the best for you?

Over 1.3M new Startups are founded every year! Relying on traditional methods to meet all relevant Startups is not feasible anymore. We support over 50 Corporate Venturing and Venture Clienting Units in sourcing the most relevant startups. This significantly increases their reach and they can spend more time meeting and collaborating with the right Startups in the market.
To achieve this we use a human and machine mix to give you the highest quality results within the shortest time. Leveraging GlassDollar's global Startup database powered by AI, leveraging 30+ 3rd Party databases, human enrichment by our Experts, and the crowd of corporate innovators from our partners.

Formats of Startup Sourcing

Landscape

For broad search fields
Dive deeper into varied categories within a broad topic to discover more.
Build up expertise in an area you want to advance.
Find the right strategic projects to advance your innovation agenda.
Expand your innovation community and inspire your business units.

Benchmark

For specific problems
Comparative overview of the best Startups within a category.
Recommendations by Experts on the best fitting solutions.
Customizable comparison of Startups based on your needs.

Efforlessly connect to any startup

We put you in touch with any startup globally in a few days.

We collect first-party data

From pricing and sales decks to technical and regional fit, we gather everything you need to evaluate startup potencial directly from the startup.

Talk to a GlassDollar expert

Marco Beretta
Head of Sourcing
Hi, I'm Marco Beretta — engineer by background, startupper by nature.

I failed with my previous waste management startup because I got stuck for more than 10 months in the legal and procurement processes of my first clients. We eventually ran out of cash.

That experience shaped my personal mission: to help companies find the right startups in just a few days, and to help startups meet potential customers without bureaucratic barriers — so no one fails because of red tape, and the best technology can truly win.

Let's talk!

Startup Sourcing Decoded

(frequently asked questions)

When does startup scouting make sense for my company?

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Startup scouting is beneficial when your company is looking to identify and collaborate with innovative startups to enhance business operations, drive growth, or stay ahead of industry trends.

For whom does GlassDollar offer startup sourcing?

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GlassDollar offers startup sourcing mainly for Corporations and their innovation teams looking to integrate new technologies for innovation and strategic benefit, through Venture Clienting.

GlassDollar's startup sourcing can have different applications for a variety of other stakeholders, such as:
- Investors seeking promising startups for investment opportunities.
- Incubators and accelerators aiming to scout potential candidates for their programs.
- Chamber of commerce/companies that are running open calls
- Research and development teams searching for cutting-edge solutions.
- Industry leaders wanting to stay ahead of market trends.

How long does a scouting request take?

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The duration of a scouting request with GlassDollar typically depends on the scope and complexity of the requirements. A request is processed and delivered between 5 days to 10 days, depending on the speed chosen by the customer.

What sources does GlassDollar use for startup sourcing?

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We aggregate data from diverse sources — from traditional startup databases (e.g., Crunchbase), to national registers (particularly relevant in regions like LATAM and China), and topic-specific magazines (useful for highly technical challenges). We then clean and enrich this data using a mix of AI and expert review in GlassDollar’s own vclOS.