# Metal > Metal is the AI context platform for private capital. It connects a firm's systems of record and structures its deals, companies, people, documents, activities, financial metrics, and institutional decisions into a permission-aware Context Graph. Metal powers in-app search and deal work, agentic workflows across the deal lifecycle, and secure access through an open API and native MCP server. ## Product - [Homepage](https://www.metal.ai/): Overview of Metal and its AI context platform for private capital. - [Product overview](https://www.metal.ai/product): How Metal connects firm data, deal-stage workflows, and compounding intelligence. - [Context Graph](https://www.metal.ai/products/context-layer): How Metal unifies, resolves, cites, and keeps firm knowledge current for AI. - [Deal lifecycle](https://www.metal.ai/products/deal-lifecycle): How Metal supports sourcing, diligence, investment committee work, portfolio monitoring, and exit. - [Agentic workflows](https://www.metal.ai/products/workflows): Repeatable, firm-specific workflows built on structured context with traceable outputs. - [Technical and AI teams](https://www.metal.ai/solutions/technical-teams): Metal's open API, native MCP server, workflow engine, and extensible developer surface. ## Strategies - [Private equity](https://www.metal.ai/strategies/private-equity): Metal for private equity firms. - [Private credit](https://www.metal.ai/strategies/private-credit): Metal for private credit firms. ## Company and resources - [Security](https://www.metal.ai/security): Security, privacy, compliance, and trust principles. - [Blog and insights](https://www.metal.ai/blog): Product updates, perspectives, partnerships, and case studies. - [Company](https://www.metal.ai/company): About Metal and its team. - [FAQ](https://www.metal.ai/faq): Frequently asked questions about Metal. ## Contact - [Book a demo](https://www.metal.ai/book-a-demo): Schedule a product demonstration. - [Contact Metal](https://www.metal.ai/contact-us): Sales, support, security, careers, and general inquiries.