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Category: Private Equity / VC DataVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Crunchbase Pro
Best General Alternative
Why we like it
The industry standard for general startup research; excellent UI; tracks funding rounds, acquisitions, and key people; costs ~5% of a PitchBook license; integrates with Salesforce.
Keep in mind
Data on 'Valuations' and 'Cap Tables' is less precise than PitchBook's verified analyst data.
Harmonic.ai
Best for Sourcing
Why we like it
The 'modern' PitchBook for finding startups *before* they are famous; uses AI to scrape LinkedIn, GitHub, and news to identify fast-growing teams; excellent for VCs looking for 'signals' rather than just history.
Keep in mind
Newer platform; less historical data on legacy PE deals.
OpenCorporates
FREEBest for Due Diligence
Why we like it
The largest open database of companies in the world; pulls official registry data (not just self-reported info); essential for verifying if a company legally exists and who the directors are.
Keep in mind
No financial data (revenue/funding); strictly legal/registry data.
Dealroom.co
FREEBest for Europe/Gov
Why we like it
The 'PitchBook of Europe'; distinct advantage in tracking EU/UK startups and government grants that US-centric tools miss; robust free tier for ecosystem mapping.
Keep in mind
US coverage is weaker than Crunchbase/PitchBook.
Tracxn
Best for Emerging Markets
Why we like it
Specializes in tracking startups in India, SE Asia, and LATAM; offers curated 'Soonicorn' (Soon to be Unicorn) lists; often cheaper than PitchBook for global coverage.
Keep in mind
Interface is functional but dated.
CB Insights
Best for Enterprise Strategy
Why we like it
Focuses on 'Technology Trends' and predictive analytics; excellent visualizations (Market Maps); preferred by Corporate Innovation teams over pure VCs.
Keep in mind
Often just as expensive as PitchBook ($20k+).
Foundersuite
Best for Founders
Why we like it
Designed for the *startups* raising money, not the VCs; includes an investor CRM and a database of VCs to pitch; much more affordable.
Keep in mind
Not a research tool; you can't use it to analyze market trends.
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