PitchBook
PitchBook is a comprehensive financial data and software company that specializes in providing extensive information on private and public capital markets. Founded in 2007 by John Gabbert and now a part of Morningstar, PitchBook is headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, London, and Singapore (PitchBook) (PitchBook).
PitchBook offers a wide range of data and analytics tools tailored for investment professionals, including information on venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and public financial markets. The platform provides detailed insights on companies, deals, investors, funds, and financial metrics, helping users conduct due diligence, benchmark performance, and analyze market trends (PitchBook) (PitchBook).
Key features of PitchBook include:
Company Data: Profiles on startups, private equity-backed firms, and public companies, including financials and funding history.
Deal Data: Information on venture capital investments, M&A, IPOs, and more.
Investor Information: Insights into venture capital and private equity firms, including investment history and performance.
Fund Data: Details on various funds, including venture capital and private equity funds, with metrics like internal rate of return (IRR) and cash flow multiples.
Professional Profiles: Data on executives, board members, and investment professionals (PitchBook).
PitchBook’s robust datasets and analytical tools make it a valuable resource for investment professionals, including venture capitalists, private equity firms, investment banks, and corporate development teams. The platform is designed to facilitate better investment decisions and strategic planning by providing access to high-quality, timely information (PitchBook) (PitchBook).