7.3
Overall Score
7 dimensions
Overview
Crunchbase is the most widely used company database for funding rounds, founders, employee counts, and organizational data. GTM teams use it to enrich leads with firmographic data, identify recently funded companies for outbound, and monitor competitor movements — often integrated via Clay or direct API.
Scorecard
Core Capability8.5
Broadest company/funding database accessible to GTM teams. Great for firmographic enrichment and funding triggers.
Ease of Use8.0
Clean web interface for searches. Advanced list building and alerts are straightforward.
Integrations8.0
Salesforce, HubSpot, and Clay integrations. REST API for custom enrichment. CSV exports available.
Pricing Value6.5
Free tier is limited. Pro at $49/mo gives good access. Enterprise pricing climbs significantly for API and bulk data.
AI Sophistication4.0
Some AI-assisted company recommendations. Core product is a structured database, not an AI tool.
Community & Support7.5
Large user base with good documentation. Widely known in startup and VC ecosystems.
Scalability8.5
Enterprise with API, bulk exports, SSO, and custom data solutions.
Pros
- + Most accessible company/funding database for GTM teams
- + Excellent for identifying recently funded companies as outbound targets
- + Strong API and Clay integration for automated enrichment
Cons
- − Data can be incomplete or outdated for smaller companies
- − Free tier is very limited
- − Lacks the depth of PitchBook for serious financial analysis
Best For
· Sales teams using funding events as outbound triggers
· RevOps enriching CRM records with firmographic data
· Startup ecosystem participants researching companies and investors
Pricing
Free$0 (limited)
Pro$49/mo
EnterpriseCustom
Key Integrations
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Company Info
Founded2007
HQSan Francisco, CA
Team Size500–1000
Funding$100M+