GETRO VS Specter

Why choose Getro over Specter?

Getro is built for teams across the entire venture lifecycle that want to drive real value through warm intros. Make high-converting connections with verified contacts on an intuitive interface designed for action, not just data enrichment.

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Getro has been a gamechanger for intros. With Getro, I'm having a lot more conversations and funneling more candidates to our companies.

Katie Birge

Head of Platform, M25 VC

Why VCs choose Getro over Specter:

Built for value across the fund - not just sourcing

Getro empowers VC platform, operations, and investment teams to easily manage and share contacts. Specter is geared toward data enrichment for sourcing, not full-fund value.

Activate warm intros, don’t just enrich data

Getro turns trusted relationships into actionable introductions. Specter pulls in CRM records and external contacts, but offers no intro automation or workflow.

Get people data breadth, not just Silicon Valley

Specter’s data is deep in the U.S. VC/startup ecosystem. Getro provides broader, global coverage and context-rich contact data from your actual network.

Get publishable assets that automate results

Getro lets you publish up-to-date contact lists and job boards to support hiring and partnerships. Specter doesn’t support external sharing or branded experiences.

How do Getro and Specter compare?

Features

Getro

Specter

Warm intros automations

✅ Built-in intro workflows

❌ Not available

Branded job board

✅ Yes, auto-updating from portfolio

❌ Not available

Public contact lists

✅ Shareable, polished, easy to update

❌ Internal use only

Semantic search, tags, and filters

✅ Yes

Use case fit

✅ Ops, platform, talent, partners

⚠️ Only sourcing

CRM integrations

⚠️ Available via Zapier

✅ Available

Intro tracking and insights

✅ Track requests, manage access

❌ Not supported

Notifications and Automations

✅ Notifications available

❌ Lacks notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Getro and Specter for VC network management?

Getro is built for platform and talent ops teams—enabling warm introductions, job boards, shared contact lists, and workflow tracking, all from your verified network. Specter is primarily a sourcing tool focused on company signals and founder profiles in the VC ecosystem.

Does Specter automate warm intros like Getro?

No. Specter does not support introduction requests or workflow automation. Getro includes built-in intro flows, letting you search, tag, request, and track intros seamlessly.

Can I publish contact lists or job boards with Specter?

No. Specter does not allow external publishing of contact directories or portfolios. Getro enables polished, branded job boards and public contact lists to drive hiring and partnerships.

Who typically uses Specter versus Getro?

Specter is typically used by teams doing sourcing as it aiming to discover early-stage companies. Getro is used by non-technical platform, ops, investment, and talent teams focused on executing warm intros, supporting portfolio companies, and managing network relationships.

Which has broader data coverage for people: Getro or Specter?

Specter offers deep firmographic and signal data on companies. Getro gives you global, contact-level depth from your verified network—often richer for international portfolios or teams working across industries.

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