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.