The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
67. The Bloomberg for Private Companies, Part 1 (Anand Sanwal)
Feb 8, 2016
Anand Sanwal, Co-founder and CEO of CB Insights, discusses the background and motivation behind starting CB Insights, the business model and pricing of the company, data sourcing and confirmation techniques, and the use cases and value of CB Insights as a deal flow and analysis tool for growth equity firms and venture capitalists.
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- CB Insights provides information on private companies to help investors make informed decisions on investments, M&A, and corporate strategy.
- CB Insights serves as both a deal sourcing tool and an analysis tool, assisting venture firms in evaluating companies quickly and aiding in identifying market trends and competition.
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Overview of CB Insights and its Role in the Startup Ecosystem
CB Insights is a data platform that provides information on private companies and helps investors source and evaluate deals. It collects data on private companies through machine learning and direct submissions, offering an intelligent layer on top of the data for analysis and insights. While startups are not a primary customer base, CB Insights serves institutional customers, including VCs and corporations, helping them make informed decisions on investments, M&A, corporate strategy, and more. The platform offers modular pricing based on the level of data and analytics required.
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