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Analytics & Data
Automated data pipeline platform that adapts to schema changes without breaking your workflows.
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About Crunchbase
Crunchbase is the go-to database for company intelligence: 1M+ organizations, 200K+ funding rounds, and 50K+ acquisitions indexed with daily updates. No fluff, just structured data on who raised what, who sold to whom, and who runs the show.
What it does
Crunchbase aggregates public records, press releases, and SEC filings into a searchable database. You filter by industry, funding stage, location, or employee count to find companies matching your criteria. The platform also surfaces investor profiles, key executives, and recent news.
Best for
- Sales teams prospecting for leads based on funding events
- Investors researching startups before meetings
- Recruiters identifying companies hiring in specific sectors
Strengths
- Data freshness: funding rounds appear within 24-48 hours of announcement
- Granular filters: 50+ parameters including revenue range and tech stack
- Exportable lists: download CSV or integrate via API
Key features
- Company search — Filter by industry, location, funding stage, employee count, and more
- Funding alerts — Get notified when companies in your target list raise money
- Investor profiles — See which VCs and angels back which startups
- People search — Find executives, founders, and board members by role
- List building — Save and export custom lists of companies or people
- Chrome extension — View Crunchbase data on LinkedIn and other sites
