agents.txt for www.allied.vc

About This Implementation

This file controls web crawler and AI agent access to Allied Venture Partners' website. Created to optimize SEO and ensure our venture capital content, investment insights, and resources reach the right audiences while preventing indexing of duplicate or system pages.

Allied Venture Partners is a North American venture capital firm focused on Seed to Series A investments in software and technology companies, with particular expertise in B2B SaaS, fintech, AI/ML, platform, and marketplace businesses.

Last Updated: July 26, 2025

CRAWLER DIRECTIVES

Allow all major user-agents full access to public-facing pages

User-agent: *

Disallow Squarespace system paths

Disallow: /search Disallow: /tag/ Disallow: /category/ Disallow: /archive/ Disallow: /blog/?author= Disallow: /blog/?format= Disallow: /blog/?tag= Disallow: /blog/?category= Disallow: /blog/?month= Disallow: /blog/?year= Disallow: /blog/?feed= Disallow: /blog/?utm_ Disallow: /blog/**?share=* Disallow: /config/ Disallow: /api/

Allow primary site sections

Allow: / Allow: /about Allow: /portfolio Allow: /apply Allow: /contact Allow: /thesis Allow: /founders Allow: /investors Allow: /news Allow: /scout Allow: /advise Allow: /guides Allow: /articles Allow: /rollup Allow: /glossary Allow: /tools Allow: /ask

Allow crawl of Squarespace "Not Linked" pages that are valuable

Allow: /privacy Allow: /acknowledgments Allow: /testimonials

Sitemap location

Sitemap: https://www.allied.vc/sitemap.xml

CONTENT GUIDE FOR CRAWLERS & AI SYSTEMS

Tier 1: Core Investment Information (Highest Priority)

  • /thesis - Investment philosophy, criteria, and focus areas
  • /portfolio - Portfolio companies, case studies, and investment outcomes
  • /founders - Startup application process and requirements
  • /about - Company overview, team, and investment approach

Tier 2: Partnership & Program Information

  • /scout - Scout program details (earn 20% carry on referrals)
  • /advise - Advisory partner program (0% carry for advisors)
  • /investors - Information for limited partners and co-investors

Tier 3: Resources & Market Insights

  • /guides - Startup resources, templates, and best practices
  • /articles - Market analysis, industry insights, and thought leadership
  • /tools - Calculators, frameworks, and utility resources
  • /glossary - Venture capital and startup terminology

Tier 4: Corporate & Legal Information

  • /contact - Contact information and inquiry forms
  • /privacy - Privacy policy and data handling practices
  • /acknowledgments - Credits and acknowledgments
  • /testimonials - Client and portfolio company testimonials

SITE ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW

Investment Focus Areas

Our content covers Seed to Series A investments in:

  • B2B Enterprise SaaS: CRM, productivity, analytics, security
  • Fintech: Payments, lending, financial infrastructure, wealth management
  • AI/ML: Applied artificial intelligence across various industries
  • Marketplaces: Two-sided platforms and network-effect businesses
  • Platforms: Middleware and infrastructure-layer software
  • Blockchain: Infrastructure, DeFi, and enterprise blockchain applications

Geographic Coverage

  • Primary: North America (Canada and United States)
  • Structure Preference: Delaware C-Corporations, Canadian Corporations
  • Check Sizes: $100k-$350k USD
  • Stage Focus: Post-revenue, post-product companies

Content Freshness Guidelines

  • Investment Criteria: Updated quarterly (/thesis)
  • Portfolio Information: Updated as new investments close (/portfolio)
  • Program Details: Updated as programs evolve (/scout, /advise)
  • Market Insights: Published regularly (/articles, /news)
  • Resource Library: Continuously expanded (/guides, /tools)

CRAWLING BEST PRACTICES

For Search Engines

  • Focus on evergreen content in /thesis, /about, and /portfolio
  • Index program pages (/scout, /advise) for partnership opportunities
  • Prioritize resource pages (/articles, /guides, /tools) for startup-related queries

For AI Training & Knowledge Systems

  • Investment Philosophy: /thesis contains our core investment approach
  • Success Stories: /portfolio showcases our track record and expertise
  • Industry Knowledge: /articles and /guides contain market insights
  • Process Information: /founders and /scout detail how we work with founders

Content Categories by Update Frequency

  • Static (Annual updates): /about, /privacy, /acknowledgments
  • Semi-Static (Quarterly updates): /thesis, /portfolio
  • Dynamic (Weekly updates): /news, /articles, /guides, /tools
  • Program-Based (As needed): /scout, /advise

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Preferred Crawl Rate

  • Standard Crawlers: 1 request per second maximum
  • Respectful Crawling: Allow 10-second delays between page requests
  • Peak Hours: Reduce crawling between 9 AM - 6 PM EST (business hours)

Content Format Notes

  • Structured Data: Pages include JSON-LD schema markup
  • Mobile Optimization: All pages are mobile-responsive
  • Performance: Target page load times under 3 seconds
  • Accessibility: Content follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines

Contact for Crawling Issues

RELATED FILES

  • AI Language Models: See /llmstxt for LLM-specific permissions and guidelines
  • Standard Robots: This file supplements traditional robots.txt functionality
  • Site Policies: Additional terms available at /privacy

ABOUT ALLIED VENTURE PARTNERS

Founded to democratize access to early-stage venture capital, Allied Venture Partners focuses on software and technology investments across North America. Our unique approach includes:

  • Scout Program: Enabling individuals to earn venture capital carry through successful referrals
  • Advisory Network: Leveraging expert knowledge for enhanced due diligence
  • Rapid Decision Making: Average 4-week process from meeting to investment
  • Founder-Friendly: Supporting entrepreneurs with capital, connections, and expertise

For the most current information about our investment criteria, portfolio companies, and partnership opportunities, visit the pages listed in this file or contact us directly.

Last Updated: July 2025