What is Crunchbase?
Crunchbase operates as a comprehensive prospecting platform, leveraging best-in-class proprietary data to empower dealmakers. The platform assists over 75 million users in discovering, qualifying, tracking, and engaging with opportunities, aiming to streamline the sales and investment process. By providing rich datasets on companies and funding rounds, Crunchbase has established itself as a critical resource for professionals in venture capital, sales, and business development.
How much funding has Crunchbase raised?
Crunchbase has raised a total of $111.5M across 5 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$6.5M
Series A
$7M
Series B
$18M
Series C
$30M
Series D
$50M
Other Financing Round (2015): $6.5M with participation from Emergence Capital Partners
Series A (2015): $7M led by Emergence Capital Partners
Series B (2017): $18M supported by Mayfield Fund
Series C (2019): $30M featuring Cowboy Ventures, Emergence, Verizon, Mayfield, and Omers Ventures
Series D (2022): $50M backed by Emergence Capital Partners, Alignment Growth, Mayfield, and OMERS Ventures
Key Investors in Crunchbase
Emergence Capital Partners
Emergence Capital Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage enterprise companies, focusing on being a valuable partner to businesses transforming the way the world works.
Mayfield
Mayfield is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, primarily at the seed and Series A stages, supporting founders in enterprise, consumer, and infrastructure sectors.
Verizon
Verizon Enterprise Solutions provides network, security, and communications services to business and government clients, offering cloud computing, managed services, and IoT solutions.
What's next for Crunchbase?
With its recent Series D financing, Crunchbase is positioned for accelerated growth and innovation. The substantial capital injection, alongside its history of strategic investments, suggests a focus on enhancing its data intelligence capabilities and expanding its market reach. This enterprise-level backing indicates a mature stage for the company, likely aimed at solidifying its leadership in the competitive prospecting and market intelligence landscape, potentially through strategic acquisitions or further platform development.
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