Likelihood to Recommend Highly recommended, it is beneficial for obtaining information from different sources and an excellent boost for prospecting. Its user interface is user-friendly, and all its functions are easy to understand and implement. Gazelle's team is fantastic, the adaptation process is fast, and their staff accompanies the users during the process; the training is excellent, and the customer service afterward.
Read full review If you are a company or an individual that needs reliable information about SMEs or startups, this is the best platform for you to get this information in a very efficient way. If you are just doing a basic due diligence to see active VC funds, figuring out valuations or companies in one industry, or just getting general information about an industry, it is probably better to get it from somewhere else on the internet. The reasoning behind it is that PitchBook is very expensive as opposed to other options out there.
Read full review Pros Offers a big database of potential clients. Targets by region and certain demographics like geography. Makes prospecting more efficient by including contact information. Read full review Tools for data analysis, idea generation, and workflow management. Easy access to trusted news, data, analytics and insights. Industry sector specific metrics and analytics to inform decision-making. Shreyans Parekh Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives + Corporate Venture Capital
Read full review Cons Some industry data is not up to date. However, there have been a few outdated data that we have come across. Read full review Can be glitchy when loading Contact information can be inaccurate Typically a day or two late to real time news and deals Read full review Support Rating The overall support for PitchBook is about average. It is not excellent for two primary reasons. First, PitchBook can run slow from time to time, and I cannot copy and paste from the Chrome extension. I have found neither of those issues to be a function of the computer I am using. However, the PitchBook support team has proved helpful on several occasions.
Read full review Alternatives Considered We only looked at Zoom info, but Gazelle.ai stood out from a user and experience standpoint. The international database is a game-changer and is much more than just a spreadsheet of companies. Being able to visualize the locations of businesses makes prospecting so much easier and makes thinking that much simpler.
Read full review We actually use both. CBInsights we use more regularly for market capture, and PitchBook when we are actively seeking acquisitions.
Read full review Return on Investment It is an excellent tool that, through business intelligence, helps bring new prospects interested in our products and services, convert customers, and achieve a more successful business, which has been convenient because the return on investment has been fast and still helps us generate more profits. Read full review Saved us from investing with an incorrect valuation (multiple times) You need to pay per license per user. It is definitely expensive for a small accelerator. Read full review ScreenShots