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CB Insights
Analyses data on private companies in emerging industries to provide predictive intelligence on company health and strategy, investor performance and technology adoption trends
About CB Insights
CB Insights is a market intelligence platform that specializes in analyzing vast amounts of data to provide real-time insights into startups, venture capital (VC) firms, and broader market trends. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including venture capitalists, corporate strategists, and innovation teams, who rely on its data to make informed investment and strategic decisions.
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Operating in the market intelligence and business analytics sector, CB Insights leverages advanced technology to sift through millions of data points. This data includes private company financials, startup funding rounds, patent filings, and partnership announcements. By doing so, it helps clients identify emerging trends, potential investment opportunities, and threats in the market.
CB Insights' business model revolves around subscription-based access to its platform. Clients pay for access to its comprehensive database and analytical tools, which are designed to streamline due diligence processes and enhance decision-making efficiency. The platform's features include automated news tracking, funding alerts, and predictive analytics, such as the Mosaic scores. These scores, developed in collaboration with the National Science Foundation, offer early indicators of a company's health and growth potential.
The company generates revenue primarily through these subscriptions, which are tailored to meet the needs of various clients, from small investment firms to large corporations. By providing actionable insights and reducing the time required for market analysis, CB Insights adds significant value to its users.
In summary, CB Insights is a crucial tool for anyone involved in venture capital or corporate strategy, offering deep insights into market dynamics and helping clients stay ahead of the curve.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Town of Pelham, United States
- Employees
- 266
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 66.5/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Wealth Management
- Sector
- Fintech, Tracking, Analytics, Market Intelligence, Data Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Core AI
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Sep 2020
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Nov 2015 | $10M | $40M | RSTP | — |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Aug 2015 | $1.2M | — | US National Science Foundation | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for CB Insights is 710K monthly website visits, down 13.4% over the last three months. CB Insights's team declined 2.2% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Small Business Innovation Research
US National Science Foundation
New York State Public Service Commission
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
RSTP
Other known investors5 additional known investors
FinTech Innovation Lab
Future Labs
Omega Funds
Pilot Growth Equity
U.S. Venture Partners
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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