SwitchPitch Connect

SwitchPitch Connect is a platform designed to assist large enterprises in discovering and managing partnerships with startups. According to the vendor, this solution targets professionals such as Chief Innovation Officers, Directors of R&D, Directors of Partnerships, Open Innovation Managers, and Sales Managers across various industries. By leveraging advanced search capabilities, analytics, and collaboration features, SwitchPitch Connect aims to help businesses identify innovative startups, evaluate their potential, and foster partnerships to drive innovation and growth.

Key Features

Dashboard: The platform provides a comprehensive homepage that serves as a central hub for users to access an overview of their team's activity. It allows users to stay informed and in control by providing access to tasks, startup interactions, and user activity.

Startup Search: With SwitchPitch Connect, users can search through a vast database of over 420,000 startups based on criteria such as technology, location, and funding. The platform employs AI/ML technology to analyze startups' technologies, use-cases, client portfolio, and other relevant information, delivering comprehensive search results.

Profiles: SwitchPitch Connect gathers information about startups from various sources, including startup websites, Crunchbase, and LinkedIn. Users can access prepopulated data about startups, including their technologies, client portfolios, and other relevant details. The platform also allows users to log interactions and evaluations with startups for easy tracking and management.

Trackers: The platform offers built-in CRM trackers that help users align startups and manage their relationships. Users can customize pipeline stages and view diligence to streamline the partnership evaluation process and keep their team organized.

Ecosystems: SwitchPitch Connect provides users with access to a wide range of ecosystems, including VCs, accelerators, and other relevant entities. This enables collaboration and discovery of startups, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving innovation.

Analytics: SwitchPitch Connect offers robust analytics capabilities that allow users to generate custom reports and make data-driven strategic decisions. It provides insights into global innovation activity and growth across teams, keeping users up to date on industry trends.

Analyst Diligence: Users can leverage the expertise of SwitchPitch's analysts throughout the partnership process. From identifying startups to assessing their viability, the platform aims to save time and resources by providing expert insights and recommendations.

Enterprise Collaboration: The platform facilitates seamless collaboration and communication among team members, streamlining the management of innovation projects. Users can observe, evaluate, and analyze new industry trends to stay ahead of the curve.

Sales Enablement: SwitchPitch Connect equips sales managers with the ability to identify unique startup prospects not found on other databases. Users can access comprehensive company profiles, including financing history, deal size, and employee counts, to make informed decisions. The platform also offers CRM functionality to organize leads and maintain a system of record, enhancing sales efficiency.

Startup Scout: The platform enables startup scouts to engage with the right partners and stay informed about their relevant connections. Users can collaborate with colleagues and efficiently manage requests and the pipeline of work, while also evaluating partners within the platform.