# Crunchbase Funding Scraper (`parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes Crunchbase funding rounds from a starting URL and returns each round as a flat row with announced date, money raised, lead investors, and round type.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $4.52 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### Crunchbase Funding Scraper

**Scrape Crunchbase funding rounds from any company, investor, or funding-rounds listing, up to 100 per run.** Each round comes with its announced date, money raised, lead investors, and round type. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Crunchbase's official API needs a paid plan and rate limits you. This reads the public funding-round pages directly, starting from any Crunchbase URL you give it, and returns each round in one fixed schema. Filter by maximum number of rounds and let the proxy handle the rest.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Crunchbase for |
|---|---|
| Market researchers | Which startups in a sector are getting funded this quarter |
| Investors | Who is leading rounds in their target stage and geography |
| Sales teams | Which companies raised money and might be ready to buy |
| Journalists | Tracking funding announcements for a beat |

### What it does

This Actor collects Crunchbase funding rounds from a starting URL and returns each one as a flat row.

- 🔗 **Start from any URL:** point it at a company page, an investor page, or a funding-rounds listing.
- 📊 **Flat row per round:** each result is one funding round with its key attributes.
- 🛡️ **Proxy built in:** uses Apify Proxy to avoid blocks and keep the run going.
- ⚙️ **Max items control:** cap the number of rounds so you only pay for what you need.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Crunchbase data

**📈 Track funding in a sector.**

A market researcher starts from a Crunchbase funding-rounds listing filtered by industry and scrapes the latest rounds to see which startups are raising.

**💰 Find lead investors.**

An investor scrapes rounds from a target company page to see who led each round and build a list of co-investors.

**🎯 Build a sales list.**

A sales team scrapes recently funded companies from a Crunchbase listing and uses the round data to prioritize outreach.

**📰 Monitor announcements.**

A journalist scrapes a Crunchbase funding-rounds page daily to catch new rounds before they hit the wire.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key** | Scrape public pages without registering an app or paying for Crunchbase's API. |
| **One fixed schema** | Every round comes back with the same fields, so you can append runs without cleaning. |
| **Proxy included** | Apify Proxy rotates IPs to keep your run alive on Crunchbase. |
| **Export anywhere** | Download as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or push to any Apify integration. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on funding rounds only, while the competitors below scrape broader Crunchbase data like companies, people, or search results.

| Feature | ParseForge | Crunchbase Search Scraper | Crunchbase Scraper - Unlimited Data No API Pricing 100% Success | Crunchbase Companies Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding rounds data | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Company data | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| People data | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Investor data | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Search results scraping | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| No API key required | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Proxy support | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a single Crunchbase URL and set a maximum number of funding rounds to scrape. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
 "proxyConfiguration": {
 "useApifyProxy": true
 }
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
 "proxyConfiguration": {
 "useApifyProxy": true
 },
 "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Crunchbase Funding Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Crunchbase through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that your start URL is a public Crunchbase page that lists funding rounds. If the page requires login or is behind a paywall, the Actor cannot scrape it. Also verify that maxItems is set to a number greater than zero.

**Why is the run slow?**

Crunchbase can be slow to load, and the Actor waits for content to appear. Try reducing maxItems or using a faster proxy group in the proxy configuration.

**Why did I get blocked?**

The default Apify Proxy should avoid most blocks, but if you see errors, try a different proxy group or add a longer delay between requests. You can also retry the run later.

**Why are some fields empty?**

Not every funding round has the same data. If a field is missing on the page, it will be empty in the output. Check the sample record to see which fields are typically populated.

**Can I scrape more than 100 rounds?**

Yes, increase the maxItems input. Be aware that larger runs take longer and may hit rate limits, so monitor the run and adjust the proxy settings if needed.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Crunchbase API key? | No. This Actor scrapes the public pages directly, so you do not need to register an app or pay for API access. |
| What URL should I use as the start URL? | Any Crunchbase URL that lists funding rounds works: a company page, an investor page, or a funding-rounds listing. The Actor will start there and follow pagination if available. |
| How many funding rounds can I scrape? | You set the maximum with the maxItems input. The default is 100, but you can raise or lower it depending on your needs. |
| What data comes back for each round? | Each round is returned as a flat row with fields like announced date, money raised, lead investors, and round type. The exact fields are shown in the sample output. |
| Can I scrape multiple companies at once? | This Actor is designed for one start URL per run. For multiple companies, run it once per URL or use a different Actor that accepts a list. |
| Does it handle Crunchbase's anti-bot measures? | Yes, it uses Apify Proxy by default, which rotates IPs and helps avoid blocks. |
| What formats can I export to? | You can download the results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or push them to any Apify integration like Google Sheets or Airtable. |
| Is this legal? | You should only scrape public data that you are allowed to access. Check Crunchbase's terms of service and your local laws before scraping. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run daily? | Yes, you can set up a schedule in Apify to run it at any interval, so you always have fresh funding data. |
| What if I get no results? | Make sure your start URL is a valid Crunchbase page that lists funding rounds. If the page requires login, the Actor will not be able to access it. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Crunchbase, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

The URL of the Crunchbase page to start scraping from, typically a funding rounds listing or company page.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of funding rounds to scrape.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings to use for the scraper.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}' |
apify call parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/crunchbase-funding-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/wE7gUlyXP3vPr6aKm/builds/ZIDjOgWSLCie2ucRo/openapi.json