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# Aviato Agent Node

> Research companies and funding data using the Aviato AI agent

## Overview

The Aviato Agent Node is a comprehensive company research agent that provides access to Aviato's company data and funding information. This node allows you to:

* Search for companies by name
* Retrieve detailed company profiles
* Access funding round history
* Research company metrics and information

## Configuration Parameters

To set up the Aviato Agent Node, you need to authenticate with your Aviato API key.

### Node Configuration

* **Prompt**:

  Tell the agent what company research to perform.

  > *Search for "Acme Corp" and get their full company profile and funding history*

  > *Find companies in the AI/ML space with Series A funding in 2024*

  > *Get the latest funding round for company ID av\_12345*

* **Tools**

  Select which tools the Aviato Agent can use:

  | Tool name                | Description                               |
  | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
  | Search                   | Search for companies by name              |
  | Retrieve Company         | Get detailed company information          |
  | Retrieve Company Funding | Get funding rounds and investment history |

  <Tip>Always start with search to get the correct company ID before retrieving detailed data.</Tip>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Advanced Settings">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <strong>System Prompt</strong>: Customize the agent's research approach.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Model</strong>: Select the language model for the agent.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Max Steps</strong>: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Enable Model Fallbacks</strong>: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Expected Inputs and Outputs

* **Inputs**:

  * The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt.

* **Outputs**:

  * **output**: Company research results and data
  * **conversation**: Agent's research process and findings

## Use Case Examples

1. **Company Due Diligence**:

   Use the agent to research target companies for investment or partnership decisions, gathering comprehensive profiles and funding history.

2. **Market Research**:

   Configure the agent to research multiple companies in a specific industry or sector to understand market trends.

3. **Funding Analysis**:

   Let the agent analyze funding patterns and investor relationships across multiple funding rounds.

## Error Handling and Troubleshooting

* **Authentication Issues**:

  Ensure your Aviato API key is correctly configured and has not expired.

* **Company Not Found**:

  If a company is not found, try alternative search terms or verify the company exists in Aviato's database.

* **Rate Limits**:

  Be mindful of API rate limits when performing multiple searches or retrievals.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

## Relevant Nodes

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Aviato Search Node" href="/docs/nodes/aviato-search">
    Direct search for companies on Aviato
  </Card>

  <Card title="Aviato Retrieve Company Node" href="/docs/nodes/aviato-retrieve-company">
    Get detailed company information
  </Card>

  <Card title="Crunchbase Agent Node" href="/docs/nodes/crunchbase-agent">
    Research companies using Crunchbase
  </Card>
</CardGroup>