# Crunchbase

> Private market company data and AI-driven predictive intelligence.

Crunchbase is a long-standing business intelligence database tracking private and public companies, funding rounds, and leadership changes. Its updated platform incorporates AI prediction models and Crunchbase Scout, an AI agent that surfaces companies likely to raise funding, get acquired, or go public.

Website: https://crunchbase.com/

## What it is for

- Identify startups likely to raise funding or exit before announcements happen
- Discover high-growth accounts with newly expanded budgets for sales prospecting
- Conduct due diligence and competitive market research across private companies
- Power internal tools or CRM pipelines via private market data APIs and enrichment

## Features

- Crunchbase Scout conversational AI search agent
- Predictive AI scores for fundraising, growth, acquisitions, and IPOs
- Risk prediction indicators including layoff and closure forecasts
- Comprehensive database of private funding rounds, investors, and leadership hires
- Data enrichment and API access for GTM and internal development teams
- Custom search filters, watchlists, and live signal alerts

## Pricing

Freemium. Free basic access, paid Pro and Business tiers, custom enterprise data licensing

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Business & Money](https://xiry.app/topics/business-money.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, API
- For: Investors, GTM teams, market research analysts, and startup founders.
- Alternative to: PitchBook, Dealroom, CB Insights
- Tags: startups, venture capital, predictive ai, fundraising, prospecting, company data

## Why it was saved

- [@kallaway, 21 February 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGUMyGjSy4b/): Predicts future startup outcomes such as which companies will raise another round, get acquired, or IPO, giving investors and dealmakers an early predictive edge.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/crunchbase

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