🚀 Crunchbase Company Scraper - Unlimited Data Extraction

Extract comprehensive company intelligence from Crunchbase at scale. Access funding rounds, investors, revenue estimates, employee counts, tech stack, and contact information with no rate limits. Built for enterprise-grade data extraction with 99% success rate.

Overview

The Crunchbase Company Scraper enables unlimited extraction of structured company data from Crunchbase's extensive business database. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and investment intelligence. Features pay-per-result pricing starting at $0.001 per company.

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✨ Key Features

• Unlimited Scale - Extract from 1,000 to 4,000,000+ companies without rate limiting
• 130+ Data Points - Comprehensive structured data per organization
• Advanced Filtering - Location, industry, funding status, keywords, and more
• Duplicate Prevention - Built-in exclusion system for existing datasets
• Multiple Export Formats - CSV, Excel (XLSX), JSON, and API access
• High Reliability - 99% success rate with automatic retry mechanisms
• Cost-Effective - Pay only $11.99 per 1,000 companies processed

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📊 Extracted Data Fields

🏢 Company Information

• Crunchbase organization URL
• Company name (legal and trade names)
• Short description (tagline)
• Full company description
• Official website URL
• Company logo

🏛️ Corporate Details

• Headquarters location (City, State/Region, Country)
• Crunchbase Rank (CB Rank) - popularity metric
• Founded date (year, month, day when available)
• Founder names and profiles
• Company status (Active/Closed)
• Organization type (For-Profit/Non-Profit)

👥 Team & Workforce

• Employee count range
• Employee growth trends
• Key executives and leadership

🏭 Industry Classification

• Primary industry
• Secondary industries
• Industry groups
• Market segments

💰 Funding & Financial Intelligence

• Last funding type (Seed, Series A, B, C, etc.)
• Last funding date
• Total funding amount (USD)
• Last funding amount
• Latest company valuation
• Funding status (Funded, Unfunded, Exited)
• IPO status
• Acquisition details (if applicable)

🤝 Investment Network

• Complete list of investors
• Lead investors by round
• Number of funding rounds
• Funding round details and dates
• Investment timeline

🌐 Digital Presence & Contact Information

• LinkedIn company page
• Twitter/X profile
• Facebook page
• Email addresses (when publicly available)
• Phone numbers (when publicly available)
• Additional social media profiles

Total Output: 130+ structured columns per company

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⚙️ Configuration Options

1️⃣ Maximum Number of Companies

Set the number of companies to extract:

• Minimum: 1,000 companies
• Maximum: 4,000,000 companies
• Default: Unlimited (extracts all matching results)

The actor logs total matching results and availability for full transparency.

2️⃣ Headquarters Location Filter

Filter companies by location. Enter one location per line.

Recommended formats:

San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
California, United States
United States

Also supported:

• City only: San Francisco
• State/Region: California
• Country: United States

3️⃣ Industry Selection

Select one or multiple industries from Crunchbase's complete industry taxonomy:

• Software
• Financial Services
• E-commerce
• Healthcare
• Biotechnology
• Artificial Intelligence
• ...and 700+ more industries

4️⃣ Operating Status Filter

Choose company operational status:

• ✅ Active - Currently operating companies
• ❌ Closed - Defunct or acquired companies
• 🔄 Both - All companies regardless of status

5️⃣ Company Type

Filter by organization type:

• For-Profit - Commercial businesses
• Non-Profit - Non-profit organizations

6️⃣ Description Keyword Filter

Filter companies by keywords appearing in their descriptions.

Format: Enter one keyword per line

artificial intelligence
machine learning
SaaS platform

The actor searches both short and full company descriptions.

7️⃣ Exclusion Filters (Duplicate Prevention)

Prevent re-scraping existing companies using multiple exclusion methods:

Option A: Website URLs (Text Input)

• Paste website URLs directly, one per line

Option B: Website URLs (File Upload)

• Upload CSV or TXT file containing website URLs

Option C: Crunchbase URLs (Text Input)

• Paste Crunchbase organization URLs, one per line

Option D: Crunchbase URLs (File Upload)

• Upload CSV or TXT file with Crunchbase URLs

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🧪 Sample Input Configuration

{
  "location": "San Francisco, California, United States",
  "max_leads": 1000,
  "industries": ["Software", "Artificial Intelligence"],
  "operating_status": "Active",
  "company_type": "For-Profit",
  "description_keywords": "B2B\nSaaS\nenterprise"
}

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📤 Output & Export Options

All extracted data is stored in the Apify dataset and can be exported in multiple formats:

Available Export Formats

• CSV - Comma-separated values
• Excel (XLSX) - Microsoft Excel format
• JSON - JavaScript Object Notation
• API Access - Direct programmatic access via Apify API

You can download the dataset extracted by Crunchbase Company Scraper in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

Preserving Column Order

Important Note: The standard export button sorts CSV columns alphabetically by default.

To preserve the original column order:

1. Navigate to: Storage → Key-Value Store
2. Download file: RESULTS.csv

This ensures columns appear in the optimized order for analysis.

Output Example

Here's a simplified example of the JSON output structure:

{
  "organization_name": "Example Tech Inc",
  "crunchbase_url": "https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/example-tech",
  "website": "https://www.exampletech.com",
  "description": "AI-powered SaaS platform for enterprise automation",
  "headquarters": "San Francisco, California, United States",
  "founded_date": "2020-03-15",
  "employee_count": "51-100",
  "industries": ["Software", "Artificial Intelligence"],
  "total_funding": "$15,000,000",
  "last_funding_type": "Series A",
  "last_funding_date": "2023-06-20",
  "investors": ["Sequoia Capital", "Andreessen Horowitz"],
  "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/example-tech",
  "twitter": "https://twitter.com/exampletech"
}

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📈 Performance Specifications

Execution Time

• Typical runtime: 40 seconds to 5 minutes
• Factors affecting speed: Number of companies, filter complexity, data points requested

Memory Requirements

• Minimum RAM: 1.4 GB
• Recommended RAM: 2048 MB (for optimal performance)

Reliability Features

• Built-in retry mechanism for failed requests
• Automatic error handling and recovery
• Request throttling to ensure stability
• Progress logging and status updates

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💰 Pricing

Pay-Per-Result Model

$11.99 per 1,000 companies processed

Cost Examples:

Volume	Cost
5,000 companies	$59.95
10,000 companies	$119.90

You only pay for successfully extracted company records. Failed extractions are not charged.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Crunchbase Pro subscription?

No. This actor operates independently and does not require a Crunchbase Pro account.

How many companies can I extract?

You can extract unlimited companies, up to 4,000,000 records per run, subject to your Apify account usage limits and credit balance.

What export formats are supported?

The actor supports CSV, Excel (XLSX), JSON, and direct API access for integration with your tools and workflows.

How accurate is the data?

The actor achieves a 99% success rate for data extraction. Data accuracy depends on Crunchbase's database quality and update frequency.

Can I schedule recurring extractions?

Yes. Apify supports scheduled actor runs. Configure schedules in your Apify account settings to automate regular data updates.

Is this legal to use?

Users are responsible for compliance with Crunchbase's Terms of Service and applicable data protection laws. This tool is intended for research, educational purposes, competitive analysis, and compliant business intelligence use only.

How do I prevent duplicate records?

Use the built-in exclusion filters to upload existing company websites or Crunchbase URLs. The actor automatically skips companies already in your dataset.

What happens if the actor fails?

The actor includes automatic retry logic. If extraction fails, it will retry the request. Failed records are logged and not charged to your account.

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🔒 Privacy & Data Compliance

• Data Security: All data processing occurs in secure, encrypted environments
• Sensitive Information: Personal identifiable information is handled according to data protection standards
• Confidentiality: Your extracted data remains private to your Apify account
• Compliance: Users must ensure usage complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations

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🛠️ Technical Requirements

• Apify Account: Free or paid account required
• Credits: Sufficient Apify credits for your extraction volume
• Storage: Adequate dataset storage for results (included in Apify plans)

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🚦 Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

1. Configure Filters: Set location, industry, and other filters
2. Set Extraction Limit: Choose number of companies to extract
3. Add Exclusions (Optional): Upload existing company lists to prevent duplicates
4. Run Actor: Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Export Data: Download results in your preferred format

Best Practices

• Start with a small test run (1,000 companies) to validate filters
• Use specific location and industry filters for targeted results
• Regularly update exclusion lists to maintain clean datasets
• Schedule recurring runs for ongoing market intelligence

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📚 Use Cases

Market Research

• Identify companies in specific industries and regions
• Track emerging startups and market trends
• Analyze competitive landscapes

Lead Generation

• Build targeted prospect lists for B2B sales
• Identify companies by funding stage and growth indicators
• Generate contact lists for outreach campaigns

Investment Intelligence

• Research potential investment opportunities
• Track funding rounds and valuations
• Analyze investor networks and trends

Competitive Analysis

• Monitor competitor funding and growth
• Track industry consolidation and M&A activity
• Benchmark against similar companies

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🤝 Support & Assistance

Need help with the Crunchbase Company Scraper?

Contact Options

• Email Support: msvpitservices@gmail.com
• WhatsApp Support: +91 9346307029
• GitHub Issues: Open an issue in the Issues tab for bug reports or feature requests
• Response Time: Typically within 24 hours

Support Topics

• Configuration assistance
• Troubleshooting extraction issues
• Custom filtering requirements
• Bulk processing guidance
• Integration support

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🔄 Updates & Changelog

This actor is regularly updated to maintain compatibility with Crunchbase and add new features. Check the version history for recent improvements.

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📜 Legal Disclaimer

This tool is provided for legitimate business intelligence, research, and educational purposes. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use complies with:

• Crunchbase Terms of Service
• Applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Local regulations regarding web scraping and data collection

The developers assume no liability for misuse or violations of terms of service.

Our scrapers are ethical and do not extract any private user data, such as email addresses, gender, or location. They only extract what the user has chosen to share publicly. We therefore believe that our scrapers, when used for ethical purposes by Apify users, are safe. However, you should be aware that your results could contain personal data. Personal data is protected by GDPR in the European Union and by other regulations around the world. You should not scrape personal data unless you have a legitimate reason to do so. If you're unsure whether your reason is legitimate, consult your lawyers. We also recommend that you check your scraping targets' terms of service for specific restrictions.

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