
Data & Infrastructure · London, England
Specter
Specter is a real-time intelligence platform for private markets that provides actionable insights on private companies to over 300 investment firms, including venture capital and private equity funds.
Backed by Fundracer Capital
- Locations
- San Francisco+1
- Also Greater London
- Team size
- 51-200
- Founded 2020
- Total raised
- $2.3M
- last round Sep '24
- Visa
- Visa sponsorship
- 1 of 23 roles
- Open roles
- 23
Open positions · 23
About Specter
Specter is a real-time data and intelligence platform designed for the private markets, delivering actionable insights on private companies to help investors make informed decisions. The company serves venture capital firms, private equity funds, and corporate innovation teams, with a client base exceeding 300 investment firms. As an early-stage, profitable company with a lean team of six people, Specter has established itself as a trusted intelligence provider in the competitive private markets landscape.
Culture & values
Tight-knit team of 6 people
Founders are deeply hands-on and work directly alongside team members daily
Highly technical team that moves fast
Everyone wears multiple hats
Zero bureaucracy between team members and impact
Values hustle, curiosity, and tech-savviness
Looking for people who can operate autonomously
Bias for action culture
Contributions are visible
Real growth trajectory for employees
Not a corporate environment
Funding
$2.3Mtotal raised
- Dec 2024 · Funding round
- Sep 2024 · EquityFundracer Capital$2.3M
- Fundracer Capital

Company at a glance
The team at Specter
51-200 peopleSee everyone on LinkedIn
Team breakdown
Team Distribution
- Operations38%
- Specialized Functions27%
- Engineering19%
- Leadership5%
- Sales & Business Development5%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.University of Exeter
- 2.Tsinghua University
- 3.Imperial College London
- 4.Technical University of Munich
- 5.Universität Innsbruck
Team Worked At
- Bloomberg
- Blackstone
- Dealroom.co
- Redseer Strategy Consultants
- IHS Markit
Location
Team Composition
26 people- Engineering and Technical2 senior7
- Finance & Accounting6
- Operations1 senior3
- Product1 senior3
- Sales3
- Consulting1 senior1
- General Management1 senior1
- Project Management1
Frequently asked questions
Of 23 open roles, Specter has 1 hybrid, 22 on-site positions.
Specter is based in Greater London.
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