The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified 67. The Bloomberg for Private Companies, Part 1 (Anand Sanwal)
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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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Anand's Journey to CB Insights
- Anand Sanwal transitioned from the dot-com bust to American Express, eventually leading their $50 million innovation fund.
- He was inspired to start CB Insights after seeing poor data quality and support in private company data products at Amex.
CB Insights' Data-Driven Approach
- CB Insights collects and analyzes extensive private company financing and exit data using machine learning.
- Their intelligence platform offers actionable insights for investors and corporates to navigate the startup ecosystem effectively.
Replacing Gut Instincts With Data
- Large institutions traditionally rely on gut instinct, Google, or MBA expertise for big decisions.
- CB Insights delivers data-driven insights that help these organizations make more informed strategic moves.