Product guide
Lists
Lists are the main workspace for shortlisting, evaluating, and sharing startups. Every search result lands in a list — from there you can evaluate, share, or attach it to a project. Click into any company to open its full Company Profile, including funding, contacts, and outreach history.
List formats
Every list is displayed in one of two formats. You can create a list in either format and switch between them at any time using the format toggle icon in the top right of the list view.
| Format | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | A structured, side-by-side comparison of companies evaluated against your defined criteria — each company is scored and ranked so you can compare them directly | Vendor selection, shortlisting for a PoC, or any situation where you need to pick the best fit |
| Landscape | The market mapped into AI-generated categories — companies are grouped by what they do, giving you a structured overview of a solution space | Exploring a new or unfamiliar topic, briefing stakeholders, or understanding what types of solutions exist before narrowing down |
Tabs
| Tab | What it shows |
|---|---|
| My Lists | Lists you created or are a contributor on |
| All Lists | Every list across your organisation — all owners |
| By GlassDollar | 100+ curated lists prepared by the GlassDollar team — ready-made starting points for common innovation topics |
| Sourcing orders | Lists where you’ve commissioned GlassDollar’s analysts to do the sourcing for you (requires sourcing credits) |
| Public Lists | Open challenges or pain points shared publicly — startups apply via a shareable link or QR code, and all submissions are collected here for review |
List types (filter)
| Type | What it is | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone | Not connected to a project — an independent collection | Market exploration, inspiration, early shortlisting before a project exists |
| In Projects | Linked to a specific project — companies evaluated in that project’s context | When evaluating and selecting companies for a PoC |
List columns
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Title | List name, company count, category count (for Landscape lists), and list type icon |
| Owner & Contributors | Who created and is contributing to the list |
| Created | When the list was created |
| Tags | Any tags applied to the list for filtering and reporting |
Order Sourcing
Commission GlassDollar’s analysts to build a sourcing list for you. Requires sourcing credits — purchased separately from your standard subscription. Contact your account manager to purchase credits.
See Expert Sourcing for what’s included, Landscape vs. Benchmark outcomes, and the full process.