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How to Use the AI Research Chat for Market Intelligence and Revenue Data
TrustMRR's AI Research Chat lets you query the entire startup database using natural language. Ask about revenue benchmarks, market segments, acquisition deals, and competitive landscapes — the AI uses 7 specialized tools to find and synthesize answers.
What you can ask
The AI can search startups, get detailed company profiles, run cluster analysis, analyze categories, discover deals, compute revenue benchmarks, and search market data.
Example queries: 'What is the average MRR for developer tools SaaS?', 'Show me CRM startups for sale under $100K', 'Compare revenue growth across project management products', 'What YC companies are in the AI writing space?'
How the tools work
Behind the scenes, the AI calls specialized tools to answer your question. You do not need to know which tools exist — just ask in plain English and the AI figures out the right approach.
Complex questions may combine multiple tools. For example, 'Find startups for sale that compete with Notion and have growing revenue' uses deal discovery, search, and revenue benchmarking together.
- searchStartups: find startups by name, category, or description
- getStartupDetails: get full profiles with 50+ data points
- getClusters: browse AI-generated startup groupings
- getCategoryAnalysis: deep dive into a specific vertical
- getDeals: find startups for sale matching criteria
- getRevenueBenchmarks: compare metrics across segments
- searchMarketData: general market intelligence queries
Getting the best results
Be specific in your queries. Instead of 'tell me about SaaS', ask 'what is the median asking price for SaaS products with $5K-$15K MRR in the productivity category?'
Follow up on answers to drill deeper. The AI maintains conversation context, so you can say 'now show me the top 5 from that category' or 'what about in the healthcare vertical?'
FAQ
Do I need a Pro account for AI Research Chat?
Yes. The AI Research Chat is available to Pro members as part of the Revenue Intelligence (TrustMRR) feature.
How accurate is the revenue data?
Data comes from public listings, marketplace data, and verified sources. Use it for market intelligence and benchmarking, not audited financials.
Can I save research conversations?
Yes. Conversations are saved and can be continued in future sessions. Your full research history is preserved.
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