Crunchbase Funding Scraper

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:

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

A larger pull:

{
 "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 to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

Run it

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the Crunchbase Funding Scraper.
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 (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient 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:

$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.

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⚠️ 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.