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Crunchbase Enterprise from Crunchbase
Comprehensive database of companies, people, investments, funding rounds, acquisitions, and IPOs. Provides company growth signals, investment tracking, custom alerts, and advanced search capabilities. Includes trend analysis and export capabilities for due diligence research.
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Market Intelligence Platforms for Due Diligence
Research tools providing data on market size, growth trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics to validate startup market claims.
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Data Coverage
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Industry Breadth Number of industries and sectors covered by the platform. |
No information available | |
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Geographic Reach Number of countries or regions with available data. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Depth Number of years for which historical data is available. |
No information available | |
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Segment Granularity Level of sub-sector or microvertical breakdowns provided. |
No information available | |
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Coverage of Private Markets Whether the platform includes private company and deal data. |
Crunchbase primarily covers private companies and their investment information. | |
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Alternative Data Sources Integration and coverage of alternative or non-traditional data sources. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Crunchbase does not explicitly provide alternative/non-traditional data sources outside standard company and financial feeds. | |
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Real-time Data Availability Availability of real-time or near-real-time market information. |
No information available | |
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News and Media Monitoring Includes monitoring and analysis of relevant news and media signals. |
Crunchbase includes news signals and relevant media coverage collected via partnerships (CB Insights, news feeds). | |
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Patent/Technology Data Coverage Availability of patent, IP, and technology landscape data. |
No information available | |
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Market Size Metrics Number of unique market size estimates provided per industry/segment. |
No information available | |
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Growth Rate Estimates Number of unique growth rate estimates provided per industry/segment. |
No information available | |
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Company Universe Total number of companies tracked on the platform. |
No information available | |
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Custom Data Uploads Ability to upload and integrate proprietary or custom datasets. |
Crunchbase Enterprise enables custom CSV uploads so users can add proprietary data, per product documentation. |
Competitive Landscape Analysis
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Market Share Estimates Availability of market share breakdowns for key players. |
Crunchbase provides visible market share estimates and data breakdowns for company key players, especially in paid plans. | |
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Competitor Mapping Visualization and clustering of competitors in terms of business model, stage, and size. |
Competitor mapping and clustering is built into Crunchbase's visualizations and filter tools. | |
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Funding and Investment Tracking Coverage of competitors’ funding rounds and investors. |
Funding rounds, investments, and investor-level data tracking is a core Crunchbase feature. | |
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Product Comparison Tools Ability to compare product features, pricing, or go-to-market strategies between companies. |
Product comparison features are possible via table views for companies and technology tags, though detail depends on available data. | |
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Player Number Limit Maximum number of players that can be analyzed simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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SWOT Analysis Automation Automated generation of SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) reports for selected competitors. |
No information available | |
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Partnership & Ecosystem Mapping Mapping of competitor partner networks and ecosystems. |
No information available | |
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Acquisition & Exit Tracking Tracks M&A and exit activity among competitor set. |
Acquisition and exit tracking is a persistent data category, including M&A, IPO, and closure transactions. | |
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Headcount and Team Analysis Provides breakdowns of competitor company sizes and organizational structures. |
Crunchbase includes headcount fields and some team/people structure fields for companies. | |
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Custom Peer Set Creation Allows users to define and save custom lists of competitor companies for repeated analysis. |
Users can build, save, and export custom peer/competitor sets for repeated analysis. | |
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Geographic Competitor Segmentation Ability to segment and view competition by region or country. |
Competitors can be segmented and viewed by region/country using location filters. | |
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Digital Presence Analytics Measures online visibility, social presence, and web traffic for competitors. |
No information available |
Market Size & Trend Analysis
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TAM, SAM, SOM Calculation Tools Ability to calculate or estimate Total, Serviceable, and Obtainable Market automatically. |
No information available | |
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Growth Rate Projections Provision of forward projections on market growth (CAGR, YoY, etc.). |
Annual and trend growth estimates are displayed for industries and companies. | |
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Market Segmentation Detailed segmentation of market size and growth by customer type, use case, or region. |
Crunchbase allows market segmentation based on industry, company size, location, and funding. | |
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Scenario Analysis Scenario-based projections and sensitivity analysis tools for evaluating market claims. |
No information available | |
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Data Source Citations Clear referencing of underlying sources for market size and trend data. |
No information available | |
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Custom Assumption Inputs Ability to input and adjust forecast model assumptions. |
No information available | |
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Exportable Charts Charts and graphs exportable for use in diligence reports. |
Charts, graphs, and search results can be exported for reporting. | |
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Forecast Horizon Maximum number of years forward the platform projects out market data. |
No information available | |
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Market Driver Analysis Identification and scoring of key market growth drivers and inhibitors. |
No information available | |
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Thematic Trend Monitoring Monitoring of broader trends (e.g., regulatory, tech, macroeconomic) affecting market evolution. |
No information available | |
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Event Impact Modelling Ability to simulate impacts of major events (e.g., regulation changes, pandemics) on market projections. |
No information available |
Data Quality & Reliability
(2 Yes /2 Known /9 Possible features)
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Source Transparency Visibility into source provenance for each data point. |
Source links available for most investment and deal data points. | |
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Data Refresh Frequency Frequency at which datasets are updated. |
No information available | |
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Audit Trail Ability to see historical changes and edits to datasets. |
No information available | |
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Source Diversification Coverage of multiple independent sources per datapoint. |
Crunchbase displays data source multiplicity on certain datapoints, e.g., investments might cite more than one feed. | |
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Error Reporting Mechanism for reporting and tracking data errors or inconsistencies. |
No information available | |
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AI/Human Verification Indication of whether data is AI-generated/augmented or human-verified. |
No information available | |
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Confidence Scoring Assignment of confidence scores to market estimates. |
No information available | |
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Data Backfilling Ability to backfill missing or outdated data via platform tools. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Revision Logs Logs of all corrections or revisions to previously presented data. |
No information available |
Search & Query Functionality
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Advanced Filtering Supports multi-parameter filtering (sector, region, funding, etc.). |
Crunchbase Enterprise includes multi-parameter filters by sector, funding, geography, etc. | |
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Natural Language Search Allows users to input search queries in plain language. |
Platform supports natural language-style search and advanced filtered queries. | |
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Saved Searches Ability to save queries for future use. |
Saved searches and list functionality are built-in for the enterprise product. | |
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Boolean Logic Search Support for AND/OR/NOT logic in queries. |
No information available | |
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Cross-Platform Search Unified searching across all features/data types. |
Searches work globally across all data types. | |
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Custom Query Builder Interactive visual tools to build custom dataset queries. |
No information available | |
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Batch Download Download capability for results sets. |
Batch download of result sets (CSV, Excel) available for Enterprise users. | |
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Search Speed Average time to return complex search query results. |
No information available |
Integration & Export Features
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API Access Availability of APIs for direct data integration. |
Robust API available to enterprise users for data integration. | |
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CRM Integration Built-in connectors to popular CRM or dealflow tools. |
Direct integrations with Salesforce and other CRM tools exist. | |
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Excel/CSV Export Direct export to spreadsheets for further analysis. |
Data export supported as CSV, Excel. | |
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Custom Report Generation On-demand creation of tailored diligence reports. |
Custom report generation is supported via export and list tools. | |
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Data Feed Subscriptions Ongoing or scheduled delivery of selected datasets via email or data feeds. |
No information available | |
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Third-party Analytics Integration Plug-ins or integration points for market analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). |
Power BI/tableau and other analytics integrations are supported via data connectors. | |
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User-defined Templates Create reusable templates for exports or insights formats. |
No information available | |
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Export Speed Average time to generate and export requested reports/data. |
No information available |
User Experience & Interface
(5 Yes /5 Known /8 Possible features)
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Dashboard Customization Users can personalize dashboard layout and widgets. |
Enterprise dashboards can be customized with saved lists, widgets, etc. | |
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Collaboration Tools Integrated notes, tagging, sharing, and workflow features. |
Data lists, comments/notes, and sharing are native enterprise features. | |
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Multi-user Access Support for team accounts with role-based permissions. |
Crunchbase supports role-based permissions and multi-user accounts. | |
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Mobile Access Availability of mobile app or responsive web interface. |
Mobile-optimized web access; apps are limited but the site is responsive. | |
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UI Language Support Number of supported languages for the interface. |
No information available | |
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Accessibility Compliance Adherence to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG). |
No information available | |
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User Onboarding & Tutorials Availability of in-platform training/guided tutorials. |
Onboarding guides, knowledge base, and tutorial videos available for users. | |
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Keyboard Shortcuts Efficiency support for power users via shortcuts. |
No information available |
Alerting & Monitoring
(4 Yes /4 Known /7 Possible features)
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Custom Alert Rules User-defined triggers for updates on chosen metrics/companies. |
Users can set up custom alerts for new funding, investment, and company news. | |
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Daily/Weekly Digest Automated summary emails/reports on watched industries or companies. |
Automated digests delivered regularly for saved companies and watchlists. | |
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Event-driven Notifications Immediate alerts for events (funding, M&A, news, regulatory changes). |
Real-time/event-driven web and email alerts for key events. | |
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Activity Log Store and retrieve history of triggered alerts and actions. |
No information available | |
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Threshold-based Watchlists Set watchlists that notify when specific thresholds are breached. |
No information available | |
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Report Automation Schedule and receive periodic automated industry/company reports. |
Scheduled report delivery and automation features for enterprise users. | |
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Alert Speed Average time for an event to trigger an alert. |
No information available |
Collaboration & Security
(7 Yes /7 Known /8 Possible features)
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Access Control Granular setting of permissions at data, project, and user levels. |
Detailed permission controls for users, projects, and data. | |
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Audit Logs Comprehensive tracking of user actions for compliance. |
Audit logs are maintained for enterprise administrators. | |
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Secure Data Storage Use of encrypted and compliant (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001) storage. |
Data storage is SOC2, ISO27001 compliant according to security documentation. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Enterprise-level authentication and identity management. |
Single Sign-On is supported for enterprise customers. | |
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Two-Factor Authentication Enhanced login security via two-factor auth. |
Two-factor authentication available for user logins. | |
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Data Retention Controls Flexible retention/deletion policies for sensitive data. |
No information available | |
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Collaborative Annotation Shareable notes, comments, and annotations on datasets. |
Shared annotation and commenting on lists/reports is supported. | |
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Secure Sharing Controlled external sharing of reports or insights with time-limited links. |
Reports can be securely shared externally with time controls. |
Cost, Licensing & Support
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Transparent Pricing Clear display of product packages and fees. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Pricing is not transparently published for Enterprise tier, requires inquiry. | |
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Flexible Licensing Options for per-user, team, or enterprise licensing. |
Per-user, team, and enterprise licensing available according to Crunchbase site. | |
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Free Trial or Demo Availability of a no-obligation trial or custom demo. |
Free trial or demo available on request. | |
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24/7 Support Availability Round-the-clock technical or product support. |
No information available | |
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Knowledge Base & Documentation Comprehensive support, onboarding and usage guides. |
Extensive documentation, onboarding guides, and help center are provided. | |
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Dedicated Customer Success Manager Assignment of a human specialist for onboarding and ongoing support. |
Dedicated account/customer success manager included for enterprise clients. | |
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API Call Quota Maximum number of API calls per month. |
No information available | |
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Marketplace Integration Ability to subscribe and manage access through cloud marketplaces (e.g. AWS Marketplace). |
Crunchbase subscriptions available via cloud marketplaces such as AWS Marketplace. | |
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Custom SLAs Negotiable service level agreements for uptime and support response. |
No information available |
Value Creation Tools for Portfolio Management
Platforms facilitating resource sharing, mentorship connections, and strategic introductions to help portfolio companies accelerate growth.
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Resource Sharing
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Talent Marketplace Centralized database or matching platform for hiring or sharing personnel among portfolio companies. |
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Shared Service Directory Access to vetted vendors and service providers at preferential pricing or terms. |
Crunchbase Enterprise provides a comprehensive directory of organizations and service providers to customers, enabling access to a shared directory for due diligence. | |
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Knowledge Base A robust library of guides, playbooks, templates, and best practices accessible to all companies. |
Crunchbase Enterprise includes a robust library of company data, trends, and industry analysis, functioning as a central knowledge base. | |
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Document Collaboration Tools for real-time document sharing, collaboration, and version control between portfolio companies. |
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Resource Request Workflow Workflow management for requesting and allocating shared resources (e.g., office space, hardware). |
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Cross-Portfolio Communication Integrated messaging or forum functionality for inter-company communication and discussion. |
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Software License Pooling Facility to pool and reallocate SaaS licenses across portfolio companies. |
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Usage Analytics Analytics and reporting on resource utilization across the portfolio. |
Crunchbase tracks and provides analytics on company, person, and market data usage and engagement. | |
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Automation of Resource Assignment Automated matching and assignment of available resources to companies in need. |
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Integration with External Systems Ability to integrate with third-party HR, procurement, or project management tools. |
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Resource Inventory Cap Maximum number of different resources the platform can catalogue or manage. |
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Search and Filter Capabilities Advanced search and filter features to quickly identify and locate needed resources. |
Product supports advanced search and filter capabilities for company, people, and investment signals, as described in the product summary. | |
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Permission Controls Role- and company-based access controls for shared resources and documents. |
User access to data and export features is role controlled for Enterprise accounts, implying permission controls. | |
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Multi-language Support Supports multiple languages for diverse international portfolios. |
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Mobile Access Mobile app or responsive interface to facilitate resource sharing on the go. |
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Mentorship Connections
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Mentor Directory Searchable, categorized database of available mentors, including expertise and background. |
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Automated Matching Algorithm Machine learning-based or rule-based system for smart matching between mentors and mentees. |
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Mentorship Program Management End-to-end workflow for onboarding, scheduling, and tracking mentorship engagements. |
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Session Scheduling Integrated calendar and scheduling for meetings, calls, and follow-ups. |
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Feedback and Rating System Mechanism for collecting structured feedback and ratings after mentorship sessions. |
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Mentor Availability Indicators Real-time display of mentor availability and responsiveness. |
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Group Mentorship Support Ability to facilitate group mentorship sessions or roundtables. |
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Mentorship Session Capacity Maximum number of mentorship sessions that can be scheduled per month. |
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Goal Tracking Tools for setting, tracking, and reviewing development goals set by mentorship pairs. |
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Confidentiality Features Settings and agreements to help ensure confidentiality during mentorship exchanges. |
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Cross-Portfolio Networking Mentors can connect with mentees from any participating portfolio company. |
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Mentor Engagement Analytics Data dashboards and reports on mentor engagement, participation rates, and outcomes. |
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Automated Reminders System-generated reminders for upcoming sessions or deadlines. |
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Multimedia Session Support Allows video, audio, and chat-based mentorship sessions. |
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Onboarding and Matching Time Average time required to onboard new mentors and match them with mentees. |
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Strategic Introductions
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Introduction Management Workflow Tools for streamlining, tracking, and documenting strategic introduction requests and outcomes. |
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Contact Database Well-maintained and segmented database of potential partners, customers, and investors. |
Crunchbase is designed around a well-maintained, segmented database of companies, people, investors, and deals. | |
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Warm Introduction Automation Automated mechanisms for requesting, brokering, and tracking warm introductions. |
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Stakeholder Mapping Visualization tools for mapping relationships between stakeholders within and outside the portfolio. |
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Introduction Success Rates Analytics on conversion rates of introductions made via the platform. |
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Introduction Volume Number of introductions that can be facilitated per month. |
No information available | |
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Follow-Up Automation Automatic reminders and follow-up emails post-introduction. |
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Conflict Checks Automated detection of potential conflicts of interest before making an introduction. |
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Personalized Introduction Templates Customizable email or message templates for making warm introductions. |
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Request Approval Workflows Customizable workflows for approving, denying, or escalating introduction requests. |
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Data Enrichment Integrations Automatically update and enrich contact data using external databases (e.g., LinkedIn, Crunchbase). |
Crunchbase integrates with LinkedIn, Clearbit, and other external data enrichment providers; it can automatically update data. | |
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Segmented Contact Sharing Ability to selectively share contacts or lists with relevant companies. |
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Multi-Party Introductions Support for introductions involving more than two parties. |
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Introduction Feedback Mechanism Collecting post-introduction feedback from all stakeholders. |
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Introduction Pipeline Visualization Kanban or timeline visualization of introductions at various stages. |
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Community Building and Engagement
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Online Community Platform Dedicated forum, message board, or social space for portfolio company interaction. |
No information available | |
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Virtual and In-Person Event Management Tools for scheduling, promoting, and tracking attendance at portfolio events. |
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Event RSVP Cap Maximum number of RSVPs or attendees per event. |
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Event Archive and Resources Recorded sessions and event materials accessible for reference. |
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Interactive Polls & Surveys Built-in polling and survey tools to gather feedback from the portfolio community. |
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Event Notifications and Reminders Automated notifications for upcoming events or deadlines. |
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Special Interest Groups Sub-communities based on themes, sectors, or company stages. |
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Private Messaging One-on-one or group DMs within the platform. |
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Content Sharing Newsfeeds or content walls for sharing updates, wins, or resources. |
Crunchbase has company news, market updates, and resource distribution via its platform. | |
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Engagement Analytics Metrics on participation, event attendance, and community activity. |
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Calendar Integration Sync platform events with Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar. |
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Discussion Moderation Tools Admin controls to moderate or curate community discussions. |
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Gamification Features Badges, points, or leaderboards to encourage active participation. |
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Multi-timezone Support Event times and reminders auto-adjusted for different geographies. |
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Mentor AMA Format Support for “Ask Me Anything” style mentor and founder Q&A sessions. |
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Platform Integrations & APIs
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Open API Availability Does the platform offer open APIs for programmatic integration? |
Crunchbase offers public and partner APIs for data access and custom integrations. | |
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Native Integration Catalog Number of pre-built native integrations with popular tools (e.g., Slack, Salesforce, GSuite). |
No information available | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support for centralized authentication via SSO providers. |
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Real-Time Data Sync Bi-directional, real-time data synchronization with integrated systems. |
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Webhook Support Capable of triggering external services via webhooks. |
Crunchbase supports webhooks for custom alerts and integrations in Enterprise tier. | |
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Standard Data Export Formats Ability to export platform data in standard formats (e.g., CSV, JSON, XLSX). |
Standard export includes CSV, XLSX, and JSON as described in the product FAQ. | |
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Integration Setup Time Average time to set up common integrations. |
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Marketplace for Extensions Availability of a marketplace for third-party add-ons and extensions. |
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Integration Support Documentation The depth and quality of API and integration documentation. |
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Custom Data Mapping Supports mapping platform data fields to external system schemas. |
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User Provisioning Automation Automates user onboarding/offboarding via integrations. |
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Integration Failure Alerts Immediate alerts for integration failures or errors. |
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Sandbox Environment Test environment for developing and validating integrations. |
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Data Ingestion Rate Maximum rate at which data can be ingested via integration APIs. |
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Security Certifications for Integrations Level of security compliance for API and data connections (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). |
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Analytics & Reporting
(3 Yes /3 Known /15 Possible features)
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Value Creation Dashboard Visual dashboard summarizing key value-add activities and metrics portfolio-wide. |
Crunchbase Enterprise has dashboards summarizing value activities (via deal flow, tracking, alerts, growth signals). | |
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Custom Report Builder Drag-and-drop report creation interface. |
No information available | |
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Real-Time Analytics Analytics update continuously as new data is entered. |
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KPI Tracking Track and display custom-selected KPIs for each company or the whole portfolio. |
Crunchbase enables tracking custom KPIs via Saved Lists and custom fields in Enterprise plans. | |
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Data Export Capabilities Ability to export visualizations and raw data for further analysis. |
Allows export of both visualizations and raw lists for further analysis. | |
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Scheduled Reporting Reports automatically generated and sent to stakeholders at preset intervals. |
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Drill-Down Functionality Ability to click through summary data to detailed source-level information. |
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Engagement Heatmaps Visual heatmaps flagging most- and least-engaged companies or activities. |
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Attribution Tracking Link value creation activities to measurable company outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, new hires). |
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Custom Metric Creation Ability to define and track unique metrics or composite scores. |
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Alerting on Anomalies Alerts triggered by unexpected drops, spikes, or inactivity. |
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Dashboard User Cap Maximum number of concurrent users who can access dashboards. |
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Automated Data Ingestion Automatic import of relevant data from integrated portfolio company systems. |
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Benchmarking Tools Benchmark performance across companies, sectors, or stages. |
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Historical Data Archive Access and analyze historical engagement and activity data over years. |
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Security & Compliance
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Data Encryption at Rest and Transit Full encryption of stored and transmitted data. |
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Role-Based Access Controls Granular controls to restrict feature and data access by user role. |
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Audit Logs Comprehensive logs documenting platform and user activity. |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Supports MFA for all users to ensure secure access. |
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GDPR/CCPA Compliance Product conforms to key international privacy regulations. |
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Custom Data Retention Policies Flexible settings for how long platform and user data are stored. |
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SAML/SSO Authentication Supports SAML-based SSO for enterprise-grade authentication. |
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External Security Audits Regular external audits and penetration tests of product security. |
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Incident Response SLA Guaranteed maximum response time for security incidents. |
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Data Residency Options Allows customer choice of data storage region (EU, US, etc). |
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End-to-End User Consent Management Mechanisms for capturing and managing user consent for data processing. |
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Breach Notification System Immediate notifications to admins and users in case of data breach. |
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Customizable Access Policies Define unique access rules for diverse user groups. |
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API Security Features Supports secure tokens, rate limiting, and input validation for external integrations. |
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User Session Timeout Maximum allowable inactive session duration before automatic logout. |
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User Experience & Accessibility
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Intuitive UI Design Modern, clean interfaces and logical navigation structures. |
Crunchbase is noted for a clean, modern, navigable UI, supported by user reviews and demo videos. | |
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Accessibility (WCAG) Compliance Meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to support users with disabilities. |
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Onboarding Wizards Step-by-step guided setup for new users. |
Crunchbase provides onboarding guides and tooltips in Enterprise platform. | |
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Multi-Device Support Fully responsive and adaptive across desktop, tablet, and mobile. |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can tailor dashboards to display only relevant information and widgets. |
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Search Functionality Powerful, universal search across all platform data. |
Enterprise search across companies, contacts, and deals is a flagship feature. | |
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Localization Supports multiple languages, currencies, and local standards. |
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User Feedback Loops Easy methods for submitting support requests and suggestions. |
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Training Resources Access to training videos, walkthroughs, and documentation. |
Crunchbase has written/video guides, a knowledge center, and documentation for training. | |
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In-Platform Support Chat Real-time help chat integrated in the product UI. |
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Navigation Speed Average time to load new views or data. |
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Personalization Options Ability for users to set preferences, notification settings, and themes. |
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Accessibility Testing Coverage Percentage of platform features tested for accessibility. |
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Mobile App Support Availability of a dedicated mobile application (iOS/Android). |
Crunchbase has a dedicated mobile application for iOS and Android. | |
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Self-Service Help Center Rich online help and FAQ covering product functions and troubleshooting. |
Self-service help, rich documentation and FAQs available through Crunchbase support. |
Support & Customer Success
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Dedicated Customer Success Manager Assigned point of contact for onboarding, adoption, and ongoing support. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Channel Support Availability Support via phone, email, chat, and ticketing portals. |
Crunchbase support is available via email, chat, and ticketing for Enterprise customers. | |
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Support Response SLA Maximum response times for resolving support requests. |
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24/7 Emergency Support Round-the-clock support for critical product issues. |
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Onboarding and Implementation Services Structured onboarding and migration assistance. |
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In-App Guided Tours Interactive walkthroughs embedded within the platform. |
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Video Tutorials Extensive video library for self-paced learning. |
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Community Support Channels Peer-to-peer support via user forums or groups. |
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Feature Request Tracking Track, upvote, and respond to customer feature ideas. |
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Knowledge Base Depth Number of unique articles or topics available in the support knowledge base. |
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Net Promoter Score (NPS) Tracking Systematic measurement of user satisfaction and loyalty. |
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Online Ticketing Portal Log, manage, and view support requests online. |
Online support ticketing and case tracking are core to Crunchbase support center. | |
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Usage Analytics for Support Reports on common pain points or frequently accessed resources. |
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Customer Health Scoring Algorithmic assessment of account health and risk of churn. |
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Live Training Sessions Scheduled live webinars or workshops for new features and best practices. |
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Customization & Scalability
(5 Yes /5 Known /15 Possible features)
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White Labeling Platform branding, emails, and URLs can be customized. |
Enterprise instance branding and email customization are available for Crunchbase Enterprise. | |
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Custom Fields & Objects Create new fields or entities to store portfolio-specific data. |
Users can add and track custom fields per list/company in Crunchbase Enterprise. | |
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Workflow Automation Builder Drag-and-drop tools to automate business processes uniquely. |
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Scalable User Limits Ability to support growing numbers of users/companies without performance loss. |
Crunchbase handles large enterprise deployments with thousands of users/companies. | |
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Custom Branding for Emails & Notifications Email communications reflect VC’s brand. |
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Flexible Role and Permission Schemes Define and assign unique user types, roles, and permissions. |
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Portfolio Size Cap Maximum number of portfolio companies supported. |
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Customizable Landing Pages Unique, company- or cohort-specific landing and resource pages. |
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Bulk Data Import/Export Efficiently migrate large amounts of data into/out of the platform. |
Bulk import and export, including spreadsheet uploads and data export, are platform features. | |
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Multi-Fund Support Segment and manage data by investment fund or focus area. |
Support for segmentation of organizations and investments by portfolio or category is built in. | |
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Scalability Stress Test Results Performance stats under maximum simulated load. |
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Reporting Template Customization Create, edit, and save custom report templates. |
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Flexible API Rate Limits Adjustable rate limits for high-volume integrations. |
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Automated Custom Notifications Trigger custom alerts and reminders based on any system event. |
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Custom Terms and Conditional Logic Define business rules and custom workflows using conditionals. |
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Performance & Reliability
(0 Yes /0 Known /15 Possible features)
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Guaranteed Uptime SLA Contractual commitment to a percentage of platform uptime (e.g., 99.9%). |
No information available | |
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Average Latency Average time for transactions or requests to be processed. |
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Scalable Hosting Dynamic allocation of compute/storage resources to handle increased load. |
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Automated Failover Automatic switching to backup systems in case of hardware/software failure. |
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Data Backup Frequency How regularly data is backed up. |
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Disaster Recovery Plan Formal documentation and testing of recovery from critical failures. |
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Geographical Redundancy Data centers in multiple locations to reduce risk and latency. |
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System Status Page Publicly available real-time status dashboard. |
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Monitoring and Incident Alerting 24/7 monitoring and real-time alerting on issues. |
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Rolling Upgrades Software upgrades can be done without downtime. |
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Concurrent User Cap Maximum tested number of concurrent users before performance degrades. |
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Transaction Throughput Number of platform transactions handled per second. |
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API Call Latency Average time to receive a response from API endpoints. |
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Version History Snapshots History of document or data versions is maintained for recovery. |
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Downtime Notification Lead Time Minimum advance notice before planned maintenance downtime. |
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Technology Trend Analysis Software for Research and Market Analysis
AI-powered solutions analyzing patent filings, research papers, product launches, and other signals to identify emerging technology waves.
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Data Source Integration
(5 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Patent Database Connectivity Direct integration with global patent databases (e.g., USPTO, WIPO). |
Not as far as we are aware.* Crunchbase does not provide direct integration with global patent databases (e.g., USPTO, WIPO); its data source is primarily company and funding data. | |
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Academic Paper Ingestion Ability to harvest and parse new research papers from journals, repositories, and preprint servers. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Crunchbase does not ingest academic papers; coverage is limited to business, people, and funding information, not journal or repository research. | |
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Product Launch News Crawling Automatic detection and extraction of new product announcements from news media and official company channels. |
Product launch and news crawling is supported via company announcements, acquisitions, and funding news aggregated from news media and company channels. | |
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Social Media Signals Capability to mine social media platforms for technology-related discussions. |
Crunchbase tracks mentions and popularity indicators which can include social media signals as 'growth signals.' | |
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API Support for Custom Sources Allows users to connect proprietary or unconventional data sources via APIs. |
Supports API integration for custom sources and client enrichment (see Crunchbase Enterprise API documentation). | |
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Frequency of Data Updates How often the solution updates its datasets from all sources. |
No information available | |
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Language Coverage Number of languages in which data can be ingested and analyzed. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Depth Length of historical data available for trend backtesting. |
No information available | |
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Industry Data Integration Support for integrating industry reports and market data. |
Crunchbase integrates industry data and market signals, including investments, sector trends, and market activity. | |
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User Data Upload Option for users to upload their own datasets for analysis. |
Crunchbase Enterprise allows user data enrichment and upload via API/data integrations. |
Artificial Intelligence & Analytics
(5 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Natural Language Processing (NLP) AI tools to parse, understand, and categorize large volumes of textual data. |
Crunchbase uses AI and NLP for parsing and categorizing company, people, and funding data. | |
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Trend Detection Algorithms Proprietary or customizable algorithms for identifying significant technology shifts. |
Crunchbase provides trend and signal detection (e.g., company growth, funding momentum), using proprietary analytics. | |
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Predictive Modeling Machine learning-based forecasts of technology adoption and market expansion. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Predictive modeling for technology adoption or market expansion is not a core offering in Crunchbase. | |
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Entity Recognition Ability to extract organizations, inventors, or companies from unstructured text. |
Entity recognition is a core function; organizations, investors, and people entities are extracted and linked. | |
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Topic Clustering Clustering similar innovations and discoveries into meaningful categories. |
Crunchbase enables clustering/grouping by industry category and trend clusters. | |
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Sentiment Analysis Analyzing the positive/negative tone of research, news, and social media signals. |
No information available | |
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Emergence Scoring Quantitative scoring of areas based on innovation activity and relevance. |
No information available | |
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Explainable AI Capability for AI-generated insights to be interpreted and explained to users. |
No information available | |
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Custom Model Training Option for users to train or fine-tune AI models to unique data or target markets. |
No information available | |
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Automated Insights Generation System's ability to automatically generate reports and summaries on trend changes. |
Automated trend and signal summary reports are supported via Crunchbase automated insights. |
Visualization & User Interface
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Interactive Dashboards Customizable dashboards showing key metrics and trends. |
Interactive dashboards are available for trend and company tracking. | |
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Trend Heatmaps Visual representations indicating the intensity or emergence of technology signals. |
No information available | |
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Timeline Visualization Visualization of event frequency and impact over time. |
No information available | |
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Geographic Mapping Display of technology signals and innovations by region. |
Crunchbase allows geographic breakdown and mapping of companies and deals. | |
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Network Graphs Visualization of collaborations and relationships between entities. |
No information available | |
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Drill-down Capabilities Ability to explore underlying documents and datasets from summarized views. |
Users can drill down into company, funding, and acquisition data from high-level views. | |
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Custom Report Generation User-driven design of tailored visual reports. |
Report Builder and custom exports support flexible custom report generation. | |
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Export Formats Support for exporting visualizations and reports in multiple formats (PDF, PPT, etc.). |
Exports supported in CSV, Excel, and other standard formats. | |
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Real-time Visualization Refresh How quickly dashboards update to reflect new data. |
No information available | |
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Mobile-friendly Interface Usability of UI on mobile devices. |
Crunchbase interface is mobile-friendly, responsive for smartphones and tablets. |
Collaboration & Workflow
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-user Support Multiple users can access and work within the system independently or together. |
Multi-user support and enterprise roles are available. | |
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Commenting & Annotation Collaborators can comment on or annotate findings and reports. |
Annotations can be made in custom fields and notes on companies and lists. | |
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Shared Workspaces Dedicated spaces for research teams with role-based access. |
Shared workspaces and team features are available for enterprise plans. | |
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Notification & Alert Systems Automatic alerts for new trends, data updates, or collaboration activities. |
Provides custom alerts and email notifications for updates and trends. | |
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Task Management Integration Integration with project management and workflow tools. |
No information available | |
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Audit History Track and view previous actions and changes by users. |
No information available | |
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Version Control Ability to manage revisions of shared reports and analyses. |
No information available | |
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Access Permissions Granular user access rights and data security per user/role. |
Access control features and SSO integration are standard for enterprise. | |
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Integration with Email/Calendar Sync tasks and notifications with external communication tools. |
No information available | |
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API for Automated Workflows Support for connecting with other SaaS platforms for workflow automation. |
Crunchbase API is often used in automated workflows and SaaS integrations. |
Market and Competitive Intelligence
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Market Sizing Estimates Automatic estimation of addressable and serviceable market sizes. |
Market sizing estimates via available sector and market data analyses. | |
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Competitor Activity Tracking Monitoring competitors' R&D, patent filings, and public product launches. |
Tracks competitor funding, product launches, and R&D activity (as reported publicly). | |
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Startup Ecosystem Mapping Visualization and tracking of startups and entrepreneurial activity within sectors. |
Startup ecosystem mapping is a key feature, including sectoral and geographic visualization. | |
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Funding Rounds Analysis Integration with funding data to track investment trends in emerging technologies. |
Funding rounds analysis is a core Crunchbase function. | |
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Acquisition Tracking Detection and analysis of acquisitions, mergers, and partnerships. |
Acquisition and merger tracking is supported by data on M&A activity. | |
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Business Model Identification Classification and identification of new or shifting business models. |
Business model classification available by manually assigned tags and categories. | |
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Market Entry Barriers Analysis Analysis of regulatory, technical, or financial barriers for new tech entrants. |
No information available | |
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Competitor Benchmarking Metrics Quantitative scoring and benchmarking against leading or emerging competitors. |
No information available | |
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Market Growth Rate Tracking Monitoring and forecasting of sectoral growth rates. |
No information available | |
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Sector Segmentation Ability to segment data and insights by market vertical or subsector. |
Companies can be filtered/clustered by market sector and subsector. |
Search & Query Capabilities
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Advanced Keyword Search Support for Boolean, fuzzy, and semantic search within all data. |
Boolean, fuzzy, and semantic search functions are supported. | |
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Faceted Filtering Filter results by entity type, geography, date, tech category, source, etc. |
Facet-based filtering by entity, geography, investment amount, etc. is core to search experience. | |
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Natural Language Query Ability to enter queries conversationally (in plain English). |
No information available | |
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Saved Searches Save and rerun frequent search queries. |
Users can save and rerun custom searches and receive alerts. | |
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Search Speed How quickly queries return results. |
No information available | |
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Autocomplete Suggestions Dynamic suggestions as users type queries. |
Autocomplete suggestions appear during query input. | |
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Relevance Ranking Results ranked by relevance to user objectives. |
Search results and trending deals ranked by relevance to user filters. | |
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Bulk Export of Results Ability to export large result sets for offline analysis. |
Bulk export of datasets is supported for enterprise (CSV, Excel). | |
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In-document Search Fast search within individual documents or papers. |
No information available | |
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Alerting on New Query Matches Notify users when new data matches saved queries. |
Custom alerts notify users when new matches hit saved query criteria. |
Reporting & Communication
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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Automated Report Generation AI-assisted drafting of research briefs, executive summaries, or investment memos. |
Automated generation of research briefs and reports via API and summary features. | |
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Customizable Templates Pre-built and customizable report formats and slides. |
Customizable reports and template exports available for enterprise users. | |
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Scheduled Reporting Automated scheduling and distribution of periodic reports. |
Reports can be scheduled to distribute to users or teams automatically. | |
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Interactive Reports Clickable, interactive reports with drill-down and links to live data. |
No information available | |
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Email & Slack Integration Push reports and summaries to internal communications platforms. |
Email integration is standard; Slack integration available via API or third-party connectors. | |
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White-label Options Produce unbranded or firm-branded output for clients. |
No information available | |
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Data Sharing Controls Define which team members or groups have access to specific reports. |
No information available | |
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Export File Types Supported formats for exporting reports (PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). |
No information available | |
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Insight Tagging Tag and organize findings by theme, priority, or stakeholder. |
No information available | |
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Usage Analytics for Reports Track report views, downloads, and reader engagement. |
No information available |
Security & Compliance
(3 Yes /3 Known /10 Possible features)
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End-to-End Encryption Encrypt all data transmissions and at-rest storage. |
No information available | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Allow enterprise authentication via major SSO providers. |
SSO integration available for enterprise accounts (supports Okta, etc). | |
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User Access Controls Granular permissions for users, roles, and groups. |
User access roles, group permissions, and data controls offered for enterprise subscribers. | |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive logs of all user and system actions. |
No information available | |
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Data Residency Options Choice of physical/cloud data storage jurisdiction. |
No information available | |
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GDPR/CCPA Compliance Adherence to leading privacy regulations. |
Crunchbase states GDPR/CCPA compliance in privacy documentation. | |
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Two-factor Authentication Require two factors/methods for login security. |
No information available | |
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Data Anonymization Ability to anonymize or pseudonymize sensitive datasets. |
No information available | |
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Vulnerability Monitoring Continuous system scanning for security threats. |
No information available | |
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Penetration Testing Frequency Frequency of formal external penetration testing. |
No information available |
Integration & Extensibility
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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REST API Availability Comprehensive REST APIs for ingest and export of data. |
Comprehensive REST API available for data ingestion and export. | |
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Webhooks Real-time push notifications of system events to external apps. |
No information available | |
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Zapier/IFTTT Integration Ready-made connections for no-code/low-code automation tools. |
No information available | |
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CRM Integration Connections to commonly used customer relationship management systems. |
No information available | |
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Data Import Tools Batch upload/import utilities for datasets. |
Bulk import tools available for enterprise onboarding and integration. | |
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Custom Data Connectors Build custom integrations to internal or niche sources. |
Custom connectors possible via API for enterprise clients. | |
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Export to BI Tools Direct export to Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics platforms. |
Data can be exported directly for use in Tableau, Power BI via supported formats. | |
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Webhook Event Types Supported Number of distinct system events available via webhooks. |
No information available | |
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API Rate Limits Maximum number of API calls allowed per second. |
No information available | |
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SDK Availability Provision of software development kits (SDKs) for custom integration. |
No information available |
Scalability & Performance
(2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)
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Concurrent User Support Maximum number of simultaneous users supported. |
No information available | |
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Storage Capacity Maximum supported data storage volume. |
No information available | |
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Data Processing Throughput Amount of new data processed per unit time. |
No information available | |
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System Uptime Guarantee Percentage guarantee of system availability. |
No information available | |
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Latency for Analytics Queries Response time for returning analytic queries. |
No information available | |
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Horizontal Scaling Support System ability to increase resources as data/user volume grows. |
Designed for enterprise use and scales horizontally across user/data volumes. | |
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Batch Processing Capabilities Support for bulk or batch analysis tasks. |
No information available | |
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Auto-scaling Infrastructure Automatic scaling of compute and storage. |
Auto-scaling supported in Crunchbase's hosted infrastructure (AWS-based). | |
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Response Time SLAs Service level agreement for response times. |
No information available | |
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Disaster Recovery Time Time required for full recovery after critical failure. |
No information available |
Support, Training & Community
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Onboarding & Training Programs Availability of structured onboarding and training for new users. |
Onboarding resources and tutorials are available for new users. | |
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Dedicated Account Support Assigned support representatives for enterprise users. |
Dedicated account support available to enterprise customers. | |
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Knowledge Base Access Comprehensive documentation and tutorials. |
Extensive knowledge base and help center on Crunchbase.com. | |
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Community Forum Active user community for sharing best practices. |
No information available | |
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User Feedback Mechanism Channels for submitting feedback, bugs, and suggestions. |
Feedback mechanisms available through Crunchbase customer support portal. | |
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Service Response Time Average time to initial support response. |
No information available | |
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Regional Support Coverage Number of regions/countries with direct support presence. |
No information available | |
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Professional Services Availability Custom integration or consulting services offered. |
Professional services (data enrichment, integration, custom solutions) offered for enterprise. | |
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Webinar & Events Regularly scheduled training webinars or in-person events. |
Webinars and events are held regularly for users and prospects. | |
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SLAs for Support Resolution Formal agreement on issue resolution timelines. |
No information available |
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