Crunchbase
The accessible startup database — funding, founders, and deals, with a usable free tier.
At a Glance
- Publisher
- Crunchbase
- Coverage
Millions of company profiles with funding rounds, investors, founders, acquisitions, and news, community- and partner-sourced (verify current counts).
- Access
Freemium — basic profiles free; advanced search, exports, and Crunchbase Pro via subscription.
- Free alternative
- It is the free-tier option; company press releases and filings.
- Regional
Global, strongest in the US tech ecosystem.
Our Take
Crunchbase is the most accessible startup and funding database — its free tier alone answers a lot of quick questions (who founded it, who funded it, how much), and Pro adds real search and exports. Compared with PitchBook it’s shallower and its data, being partly community-sourced, is patchier, but it’s a fraction of the cost and often good enough for journalism, BD, and early diligence. Use it for fast startup and funding lookups and light landscaping; step up to PitchBook or Capital IQ when you need depth and reliability for a deal.
Power Tips
- Use the free tier for quick funding and founder lookups before paying for anything.
- In Pro, save searches and set alerts to monitor a sector or a competitor’s raises.
- Cross-check community-sourced figures against the company’s own announcements.
Alternatives & Complements
PitchBook, CB Insights, S&P Capital IQ, Dealroom
Figures last verified: June 15, 2026