Research investors, funding rounds, and startup data globally
Crunchbase is the global database for startup and investor data. Research funding rounds, investor portfolios, founding teams, and company timelines. Free tier includes limited searches per month. Used by founders to research which investors have backed companies like theirs, understand investor check sizes, and identify intro paths.
Best for
Use when
You want to research an investor's full portfolio, track their historical check sizes, and find warm introduction paths through shared connections.
Skip when
You need Africa-specific funding data — The Big Deal is more complete for the continent. Use Crunchbase for global investor research.
African coverage on Crunchbase is decent but incomplete — many smaller rounds go undisclosed. Combine with The Big Deal for comprehensive African funding intelligence.
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The Big Deal, Dealroom, PitchBook
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