# Paragon Advisors

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/paragon-advisors

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.paragonintel.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 4, 2017)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Paragon Advisors Corp is a data analytics firm focused on enhancing investment strategies for hedge funds and asset managers through predictive executive analytics.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, US, Paragon Advisors Corp specializes in providing analytical insights for the financial services sector. The company has completed 4 deals, with its most recent financing round being Venture Debt on February 25, 2022, where it raised USD 0.87 mn. The total amount raised by the firm to date is USD 2.40 mn. Co-founded by Colby Howard and Karim Mawji, with Ty Popplewell serving as CEO, Paragon Advisors has established itself in the financial analytics domain.Paragon Intel specializes in providing predictive executive analytics designed specifically for hedge funds and asset managers. Their core product offerings include ManagementTrack, a data-driven platform that delivers comprehensive career analyses of over 6,500 public company executives. This platform offers insights through proprietary interviews, detailed performance history, and backtested predictive indicators that analyze executive capabilities in relation to their current roles. Paragon Intel's services address critical use cases such as evaluating management efficacy, detecting evasive behavior during earnings calls, and generating alpha opportunities for investors. The company operates in key geographical markets across the United States and Europe, serving a diverse client base of institutional investors, including hedge funds, asset managers, and private equity firms.Paragon Intel’s revenue structure is built around a subscription-based model that provides access to its ManagementTrack platform and associated insights. Clients engage in partnerships that allow them to utilize the firm’s proprietary data and analytics to enhance their investment strategies. The service offerings are tailored specifically for institutional investors, with a focus on providing actionable insights derived from executive performance data and earnings call evaluations. The firm’s flagship product, ManagementTrack, supports clients in making informed decisions regarding executive leadership, operational efficacy, and potential investment risks. By utilizing this structured approach, clients can effectively navigate the complexities of executive management and align their investment strategies accordingly.In February 2022, Paragon Advisors Corp secured USD 0.87 mn in debt funding, which will be strategically utilized to further develop the ManagementTrack platform, enhancing its predictive analytics capabilities. The company plans to expand its presence in new geographic markets across Europe and Asia by the end of 2023, targeting institutional investors in these regions. Upcoming product enhancements include additional features aimed at improving executive assessment and market analysis.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 4, 2017, $1.8M — Luxor Capital Group

## Investors

- Luxor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/luxor-capital-group) — Seed