How to Scrape Crunchbase Startup and Funding Data

Crunchbase has data on 1M+ companies including funding rounds and investors.

Crunchbase API

Crunchbase offers free and paid API tiers:

async function searchCompanies(query, apiKey) {
  const url = `https://api.crunchbase.com/api/v4/autocompletes?query=${encodeURIComponent(query)}&user_key=${apiKey}`;
  const res = await fetch(url);
  return res.json();
}

What Data You Get

• Company name, description, founded date
• Funding rounds (amount, investors, date)
• Total funding raised
• Employee count range
• Headquarters location
• Categories and industries
• Key people (founders, executives)

Free Alternatives

• PitchBook — VC/PE data (expensive)
• AngelList/Wellfound — startup profiles
• LinkedIn — company info (limited API)
• SEC EDGAR — public company filings (free)

Use Cases

1. Investment research
2. Competitor tracking
3. Market sizing
4. Lead generation (funded startups)
5. Industry trend analysis

Resources

• LinkedIn Guide
• Lead Generation Guide
• Complete Index

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