Crunchbase

online database of companies and start-ups

Crunchbase is an online platform that provides information about companies and startups, including investment and funding details, leadership positions, and corporate news.

Crunchbase
Type of site
Data as a service
Available inEnglish
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Owner
  • TechCrunch (2007–2015)
  • Crunchbase, Inc. (2015–present)
Created byMichael Arrington
Employees153 (2019)
URLwww.crunchbase.com Edit this at Wikidata
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedMay 17, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-05-17)
Current statusOnline

History

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Crunchbase was founded in 2007 by Michael Arrington as a database to track startups featured in articles on TechCrunch. In 2010, AOL acquired Crunchbase. In 2015, Crunchbase separated from AOL and TechCrunch, raising $8.5 million in funding.[1]

In 2016, Crunchbase launched Crunchbase Pro, a paid database.[2] In 2017, the company raised $18 million in Series B funding from Mayfield Fund.[3] In 2019, Crunchbase raised $30 million in Series C funding led by Omers Ventures.[4]

Products

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Crunchbase offers various tools for investment analytics, trend analysis, web traffic review, and marketing. Their main products include Crunchbase Pro and Crunchbase Enterprise for larger organizations, providing enhanced features such as API access and CRM integrations.[5]

References

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  1. "AOL/Verizon Completes Spinout Of CrunchBase Funded By Emergence Capital". TechCrunch. September 22, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  2. "CrunchBase Pro brings new search and analysis features for power users". TechCrunch. September 12, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  3. "Crunchbase raises $18M, debuts Enterprise business intelligence, plans 'Marketplace' for 3rd party data". TechCrunch. April 6, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2021.[permanent dead link]
  4. "Crunchbase raises $30M more to double down on its ambition to be a 'LinkedIn for company data'". TechCrunch. October 31, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  5. "Crunchbase Expands Paid Services, Raises $18 Million". The Wall Street Journal. April 6, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2021.

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