What does "AI visibility" mean for my business?

When someone asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini "what is the best..." or "where can I find...", AI gives specific recommendations. AI visibility is a measure of how often — and how positively — these AI platforms mention your business. It's the new version of being on the first page of Google, except now there are no pages — just one answer.

Which AI platforms do you monitor?

Pendium monitors ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Google AI Overviews — seven major AI platforms that consumers use to research local services. We run real queries that your customers actually ask and analyze the responses for mentions of your business, competitors, and industry topics.

How does Pendium improve my visibility?

Three ways. First, we identify the exact queries and topics where you're invisible. Second, we generate AI-optimized content — articles, guides, social posts — designed to help AI agents understand your business and recommend your services to the right people. Third, we continuously monitor to track improvement and find new opportunities. Most clients see measurable improvement within 60 days.

How long until I see results?

You'll get your first visibility report within minutes of signing up. Actual visibility improvement varies, but our clients typically see a 47% average improvement within 60 days. Some see results faster — it depends on your current online presence and how competitive your local market is.

Do I need to be technical to use this?

Not at all. Enter your website URL and Pendium handles everything: scanning AI platforms, analyzing your visibility, generating content, and tracking improvement. The dashboard is designed for business owners, not engineers. If you can check your email, you can use Pendium.

What makes this different from SEO?

Traditional SEO optimizes for Google's search rankings — blue links on a results page. AI visibility is different: AI doesn't show links, it gives direct answers. Even if you rank #1 on Google, ChatGPT might recommend a competitor. Pendium optimizes for the new paradigm — making sure AI platforms know about, trust, and recommend your business.

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Secfi, Inc.

Visibility74

Vibe90

Businesses/Financial Services / Fintech/Secfi, Inc.

AI Visibility & Sentiment

Secfi, Inc.

Secfi is a fintech and wealth management firm that provides specialized solutions for startup employees, executives, and founders to manage their equity. They combine non-recourse financing for stock option exercises with tailored financial advisory services to unlock the value of private equity.

Active Monitoring

secfi.com

Financial Services / Fintech Startups

AI Visibility Score

74/100

Good

Sentiment Score

90/100

Score by Reach

How often this business is recommended to users across different types of conversations — from direct product queries to broader open-ended conversations where AI could recommend this company's products and services

core

adjacent

aspirational

visionary

AI Perception

Key Takeaways

How AI platforms collectively perceive and describe Secfi, Inc. today.

Secfi commands a dominant position in the equity financing category, frequently securing top-three rankings for high-intent queries regarding stock option financing and tax liability calculations. While the brand is the go-to authority for equity-rich employees, there is a clear opportunity to translate this technical leadership into a broader narrative that captures the trust of founders and long-term wealth seekers.

Value Proposition

Secfi provides a unique non-recourse financing model that eliminates personal downside risk, complemented by expert tax advisory services and comprehensive financial planning tools specifically for pre-IPO equity holders.

Overview

Mission

To bring clarity and confidence to equity—driven by passion, fueled by transparency, and backed by an incredible team that loves what they do.

Products & Services

Secfi Liquidity (Stock Option Financing)Secfi Wealth (Wealth Management)Equity Planning Tools (AMT and Tax Calculators)Secondary Sales BrokerageSecfi Asset Management

Current State

Visibility Landscape

A high-level view of how Secfi, Inc. performs across AI platforms, broken down by strategic reach level — from core brand queries to growth opportunities.

	ChatGPT	Claude	Gemini	AI Overviews
Reputation Brand recognition & direct queries	69	76	76	—
Core Topics Product/service category queries	39	64	49	—
Growth Areas Adjacent, aspirational & visionary	36	43	33	—

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Reputation

Brand recognition & direct queries

—

Core Topics

Product/service category queries

—

Growth Areas

Adjacent, aspirational & visionary

—

Competitive Landscape

Forge Global

38 mentions

ESO Fund

35 mentions

Quid

34 mentions

Equitybee

34 mentions

EquityZen

32 mentions

Carta

31 mentions

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Analysis

Insights & Recommended Actions

What's working, what's not, and specific steps to improve Secfi, Inc.'s AI visibility.

Key Findings

Strength

Consistent top-three visibility for 'non-recourse stock option financing' queries across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Strength

High trust and recognition for technical equity topics, particularly regarding AMT and tax liability calculations.

Strength

Strong brand resonance with the 'Equity-Rich Startup Employee' persona, which maintains a 78% mention rate.

Recommended Actions

Develop and syndicate thought leadership content on 'Comprehensive Equity Planning for Founders'.

The data shows a significant performance gap with the 'High-Growth Startup Founder' persona; positioning Secfi as a strategic advisor rather than just a transaction provider will fill this void.

Optimize landing pages for 'Wealth Management for Startup Executives' and 'Financial Planning for IPO-ready Employees'.

Secfi is currently missing from many 'Trust & Provider Selection' queries, suggesting a need to align more closely with the broader financial management search intent.

Publish white papers and case studies on 'Long-Term Financial Security Post-Option Exercise'.

To increase visibility in 'Aspirational' and 'Visionary' categories, the brand must shift from reactive financing answers to proactive, long-term wealth management narratives.

Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

AI Overviews

Stock Option Financing & Liquidity(3 queries)

“what are the best companies for non-recourse stock option financing for startup employees”

3/3 platforms mentioned

Core

ChatGPT

1.Secfi

2.ESO Fund

3.Equitybee (EquityBee Securities)

4.Forge Global

5.Hiive

Claude

1.Quid

2.ESO Fund

3.Secfi

4.Liquid Stock

5.Homium

+3 more

Gemini

1.Secfi

2.Equitybee

3.ESO Fund

4.Vested

5.Carta

+4 more

“compare equitybee vs secfi vs others for cashing out some of my private company shares”

3/3 platforms mentioned

Core

ChatGPT

1.Equitybee (Equitybee Securities)

2.Secfi

3.Forge

4.EquityZen

5.Hiive

+1 more

Claude

1.Equitybee

2.Secfi

3.Forge Global

4.Nasdaq Private Market

5.Carta (CartaX, Carta Liquidity)

+5 more

Gemini

1.EquityBee

2.Secfi, Inc.

3.Forge

4.EquityZen

5.Stripe

+6 more

“is it better to use a secondary market brokerage or option financing if i want to pay my tax bill”

2/3 platforms mentioned

Adjacent

ChatGPT

1.Charles Schwab

2.Fidelity

3.Morgan Stanley

Claude

1.Forge Global

2.Nasdaq Private Market

3.EquityZen

4.Rainmaker Securities

5.ESO Fund

7.Secfi

+1 more

Gemini

1.Forge Global

2.EquityZen

3.Hiive

4.Stripe

5.Databricks

6.Secfi

+3 more

Source Intelligence

Citations

The sources AI platforms cite when recommending this brand. Pendium reverse-engineers what's already proven to be catnip to AI agents, then engineers content that fills gaps and helps agents do their job — which means more citations for you.

Exercise Financing

secfi.com

Web1 ref

What Are The Eligibility Requirements For Secfis Financing Services

hello.secfi.com

Web1 ref

Option Exercise Funding

esofund.com

Web1 ref

Li2

webflow.equitybee.com

Web1 ref

Equitybees Investment Process

equitybee.com

Web1 ref

Faq

equitybee.com

Web1 ref

Stock Option Financing In Pre Ipo Companies

corpgov.law.harvard.edu

Edu1 ref

Eso Fund Vs Secfi Which Option Exercise Solution Is Right For You

esofund.com

Web1 ref

Eso Fund Vs Equitybee Which Option Exercise Solution Is Right For You

esofund.com

Web1 ref

Employee Stock Options Financing Startups

pitchbook.com

Web1 ref

Collective Liquidity

bankingembedded.com

Web1 ref

How Collective Liquidity Is Enabling Unicorn Shareholders To Diversify And Obtain Liquidity Eb3601b2a360

medium.com

Blog1 ref

Same Day Exercise Stock Options Equityzen

blog.equityzen.com

Web1 ref

esofund.com

Web1 ref

Equitybee Review

finmasters.com

Web1 ref

Competitive Landscape

Brands and products that AI platforms mention alongside or instead of Secfi, Inc..

Secfi, Inc.65 mentions

Forge Global38 mentions

ESO Fund35 mentions

Quid34 mentions

Equitybee34 mentions

EquityZen32 mentions

Carta31 mentions

Hiive27 mentions

Nasdaq Private Market26 mentions

Pulley19 mentions

ICONIQ Capital17 mentions

Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Secfi, Inc.'s communication style and personality

Secfi communicates with a blend of high-level financial expertise and empathetic, human-centric guidance. They position themselves as a knowledgeable partner that demystifies complex equity and tax concepts for startup employees, removing the intimidation factor from financial planning. Their tone is reassuring, clear, and action-oriented, focusing on empowering users to take control of their financial futures with confidence.

Core Tone Traits

Empathetic & Supportive

Acknowledges the stress and confusion of equity management, positioning the brand as a partner that has 'been in your shoes'.

Authoritative & Expert

Provides deep, accurate, and reliable financial insights, particularly regarding tax and equity structures.

Clear & Accessible

Translates complex financial jargon into plain, understandable language for the non-expert.

Action-Oriented

Focuses on providing practical tools and clear steps to help users move from confusion to confidence.

Backing

Investors

Weekend Fund

Engineer content that makes AI agents recommend you

Pendium analyzes how AI platforms perceive your brand, reverse-engineers what they already cite, and continuously publishes content designed to fill gaps and earn more mentions — on autopilot, with you in the loop.

Data generated by Pendium.ai AI visibility scanning. Last scanned March 20, 2026.

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AI Visibility Score

Secfi, Inc. has an AI visibility score of 61/100, rated as good. This score reflects how often and how prominently Secfi, Inc. appears in responses from AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

AI Perception Summary

Strengths

Consistent top-three visibility for 'non-recourse stock option financing' queries across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
High trust and recognition for technical equity topics, particularly regarding AMT and tax liability calculations.
Strong brand resonance with the 'Equity-Rich Startup Employee' persona, which maintains a 78% mention rate.
Consistently high performance in the 'Core' reach segment, validating the brand's primary value proposition.

Visibility Gaps

Weak visibility in broader 'Equity Planning & Wealth Management' queries where the brand should be positioned as an advisor, not just a financier.
Inconsistent presence in 'Trust & Provider Selection' queries, where Secfi is frequently omitted in favor of generic wealth management firms.
Underperformance with the 'High-Growth Startup Founder' persona compared to the 'Equity-Rich Startup Employee' persona.
Declining visibility in 'Aspirational' and 'Visionary' reach segments, indicating a narrow focus on immediate financing.

Competitors in AI Recommendations

Forge Global: 38 mentions
ESO Fund: 35 mentions
Quid: 34 mentions
Equitybee: 34 mentions
EquityZen: 32 mentions
Carta: 31 mentions
Hiive: 27 mentions
Nasdaq Private Market: 26 mentions
Pulley: 19 mentions
ICONIQ Capital: 17 mentions
Harness Wealth: 15 mentions
Forge: 13 mentions
Vested: 10 mentions
Zanbato: 10 mentions
J.P. Morgan Private Bank: 10 mentions

Categories: Financial Services / Fintech

Tags: Startups