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AI-powered web research · real citations

Got a startup idea? Let's see if it's worth building.

Lumen doesn't just analyze your idea — it tells you how to stand out in a crowded market.

1 free analysis · no signup required.

Live web research

AI searches the real web for market data and competitors.

Visual insights

Scores, charts, tables — no 30-page reports to read.

Actionable roadmap

MVP phases, revenue models, and concrete next steps.

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How Lumen works

Three steps. Sixty seconds.

01
Drop your idea

One sentence is enough. No forms, no spreadsheets.

02
Lumen researches the web

Live Google-grounded search pulls real market data and competitors.

03
Get a clear verdict

Score, roadmap, costs, and next steps — visual, not a 30-page report.

Everything you need to decide in minutes

Lumen turns scattered research into one focused dashboard.

Idea Score with sub-scores
Market Opportunity (TAM / SAM / SOM)
Competitor Analysis Table
Trend graphs and timing signals
Pros & Cons summary
Target customer personas
MVP Roadmap phased by week
Revenue model suggestions
Build-cost estimates
AI recommendations
Source citations on every claim
Exportable PDF reports

Built for the curious

Founders

Pressure-test a thesis before you raise or quit your job.

Students

Validate a class project or hackathon idea with real data.

Operators

Scope a side-project without losing a weekend to research.

Investors

Sanity-check a pitch in the time it takes to read the deck.

"I had three startup ideas rotting in my notes app. Lumen killed two and gave the third a roadmap. Most useful 60 seconds of my month."

Early user · indie founder

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Everything in one calm workspace.

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Your next idea deserves more than a Google search and a gut feeling.