DRG Phantom Core - Genesis Pilot

An autonomous B2B lead discovery, enrichment, and AI scoring engine. Generate high-quality leads from keywords, industries, or company domains. Powered by multi-source scraping, deep enrichment, and enterprise-grade intelligence.

What It Does in 15 Seconds

• Finds companies via search/keywords
• Enriches them with full B2B data
• Finds contacts and verifies emails
• Detects buying signals
• Scores leads with AI
• Pushes to CRM or email platform

Ideal For

• Cold email agencies - Scale your outreach with quality leads
• SDR teams - Focus on selling, not researching
• B2B SaaS companies - Find your next 1,000 customers
• Lead generation freelancers - Deliver results faster
• Growth marketers - Automate top-of-funnel acquisition
• Automation builders - Integrate with n8n, Make, Zapier

Example Inputs

No technical knowledge required. Just describe what you're looking for:

• "Find SaaS companies hiring SDRs in Germany"
• "Discover HVAC businesses in Texas"
• "Find e-commerce brands using Shopify and Facebook Ads"
• "Enrich my CSV of 200 company domains"
• "Get all Series A funded fintech startups in UK"
• "Find marketing agencies with 10-50 employees"
• "Discover B2B software companies expanding to Europe"

Performance & Limits

Operation	Speed	Notes
Company Discovery	100–500/minute	Depends on search complexity
Company Enrichment	10–50/minute	Multi-source data fusion
AI Lead Scoring	50–200/minute	GPT-4 or Claude powered
Email Validation	500+/minute	MX + SMTP verification
Contact Discovery	25–100/minute	Decision-maker identification

Scale: Automatically scales with Apify infrastructure Max per run: 1,000 companies (pilot limit) Concurrency: Adaptive based on data sources

Why This Actor vs Clay/Apollo/etc.

Feature	DRG Phantom Core	Traditional Tools
Pricing	Pay-per-use only	$500-2000/month subscriptions
Data Ownership	100% yours	Platform-locked
API Architecture	Full API access	Limited API quotas
Custom Scoring	Build your own AI models	Fixed scoring algorithms
Data Sources	10+ enrichment sources	2-3 sources maximum
Automation	Native webhook/API support	Requires Zapier/integrations
Flexibility	Run anywhere, anytime	Browser-only access
No Lock-in	Export everything	Credits expire monthly

Pilot Release Notice (Genesis Build)

Version 0.2.0 - Genesis Build

This is the inaugural pilot release of DRG Phantom Core, designated as the "Genesis Build".

Release Status

• Pilot Build: Version 0.2.0, first public pilot
• Source Code: NOT publicly visible on Apify platform
• Access: Limited pilot release with controlled distribution
• Feedback: Actively collecting user feedback for v0.2

Quick Start Guide

1. Simple Mode (Keywords Only)

Just add keywords and run:

{
    "mode": "discovery_and_enrichment",
    "keywords": ["B2B software companies"],
    "maxCompanies": 50
}

2. Targeted Mode (With Filters)

Add industry and location filters:

{
    "mode": "discovery_and_enrichment",
    "keywords": ["SaaS companies"],
    "industries": ["software"],
    "countries": ["US", "GB"],
    "minEmployees": 10,
    "maxEmployees": 500,
    "maxCompanies": 100
}

3. AI Scoring Mode (With ICP)

Enable AI-powered lead qualification:

{
    "mode": "discovery_and_enrichment",
    "keywords": ["marketing agencies"],
    "aiEnabled": true,
    "aiProvider": "openai",
    "icpDescription": "Marketing agencies with 10-50 employees focused on B2B clients, using modern martech stack, showing growth signals",
    "maxCompanies": 100
}

4. Enrichment Only Mode

Have a list already? Just enrich it:

{
    "mode": "enrichment_only",
    "companyDomains": ["example.com", "acme.com", "company.io"],
    "contactDiscoveryEnabled": true,
    "techStackEnabled": true
}

Modern Crawling Layer (2025-grade)

The Genesis Pilot now ships with a production-ready crawling orchestrator:

• Adaptive crawler selection – starts with ultra-fast Cheerio fetches and automatically escalates to Playwright when a domain shows JS challenges, CAPTCHAs or Cloudflare/Akamai fingerprints.
• Domain strategy cache – once a domain is identified as JS-heavy it is routed straight to Playwright for the rest of the run.
• Proxy orchestration & throttling – sticky Apify residential sessions per domain, adaptive retry/backoff for 4xx/5xx, per-domain concurrency limits and jittered delays (configurable through crawlConcurrency, maxRequestsPerDomain, minDelayMs, maxDelayMs).
• Smart timeout / retry logic – 5xx => exponential backoff, 429 => wait + rotate proxy, 403 => rotate + escalate to Playwright, with automatic domain quarantine when blocks persist.
• Realistic browser fingerprinting – rotating desktop/mobile user agents, viewport pools, timezone alignment with proxies, stealth scripts and human-like scrolling/waiting.
• Content-based block detection – CAPTCHA / “are you a robot” / Cloudflare challenge pages trigger proxy/session rotation and, if needed, domain-level fallback to Playwright.

New crawl configuration keys

Add the following optional fields to fine-tune crawling cost vs. reliability:

{
    "crawlMode": "balanced",                // balanced | cheerio_preferred | playwright_preferred
    "crawlConcurrency": 6,                  // global max concurrent requests
    "maxRequestsPerDomain": 2,              // domain-level concurrency
    "minDelayMs": 200,
    "maxDelayMs": 800,
    "networkTimeoutMs": 30000
}

These knobs let you adapt Phantom Core to light marketing sites or heavier Cloudflare-protected targets without touching the scraping code.

Key Features

Discovery & Intelligence Gathering

• SERP Discovery: Advanced Google scraping with custom keyword targeting
• API Discovery: SerpAPI integration for enhanced search capabilities
• Industry Targeting: Precise filtering by industry verticals
• Geographic Precision: Country and region-specific targeting
• Company Sizing: Employee count and revenue-based filtering

Enrichment & Data Fusion

• Company Intelligence: Multi-source enrichment (Clearbit, Crunchbase)
• Contact Discovery: Decision-maker identification via PDL and Proxycurl
• Tech Stack Analysis: Technology detection with Wappalyzer/BuiltWith
• Email Validation: Multi-tier validation (regex, MX, SMTP)
• LinkedIn Enrichment: Professional profile data extraction

Signal & Intent Detection

• Hiring Signals: Active job posting detection
• Funding Intelligence: Recent investment round tracking
• Growth Indicators: Traffic and expansion signals
• Buying Intent: Behavioral signal analysis

AI Qualification Engine

• Advanced Scoring: Multi-model AI evaluation (GPT-4, Claude)
• ICP Matching: Ideal Customer Profile alignment scoring
• Approach Generation: Personalized outreach strategies
• Message Crafting: AI-generated outreach snippets

Integration & Export

• CRM Systems: HubSpot, Pipedrive, GoHighLevel, Close.io
• Email Platforms: Instantly, Smartlead, Lemlist
• Data Warehouses: BigQuery, Redshift export
• Webhook Support: Custom integrations and alerts
• Notifications: Slack and Teams integration

Core Capabilities

Company Intelligence

• Multi-source enrichment (Clearbit, Crunchbase, custom scrapers)
• Complete company profiles (size, location, industry, description)
• Social presence (LinkedIn, Twitter, company websites)
• Financial data (revenue estimates, funding history)
• Growth metrics (employee growth, traffic trends)

Contact Discovery

• Decision-maker identification (C-level, VPs, Directors)
• Verified email addresses (SMTP validation)
• Professional profiles (LinkedIn enrichment)
• Contact information (when publicly available)
• Role-based targeting (sales, marketing, IT, HR)

Buying Signals & Intent

• Job postings - Companies actively hiring
• Funding events - Recent investment rounds
• Traffic growth - Website visitor increases
• Expansion signals - New offices/markets
• Tech adoption - New tool implementations

AI Qualification

• GPT-4 & Claude powered scoring
• ICP matching - How well they fit your profile
• Personalized messaging - AI-generated approaches
• Instant qualification - No manual review needed
• Custom scoring models - Train on your data

Input Parameters

Required Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
mode	string	Operating mode	"discovery_and_enrichment"
keywords	string[]	Search keywords for discovery	["B2B software", "SaaS"]

Target Configuration

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
industries	string[]	Target industries	["software", "technology"]
countries	string[]	Country codes (ISO)	["US"]
minEmployees	number	Minimum company size	10
maxEmployees	number	Maximum company size	1000
excludeIndustries	string[]	Industries to exclude	[]

Discovery Settings

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
maxCompanies	number	Maximum companies to process	100
serpMaxPagesPerKeyword	number	Search pages per keyword	5
serpSource	string	Search provider	"apify"

AI Configuration

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
aiEnabled	boolean	Enable AI scoring	true
aiProvider	string	AI provider	"openai"
aiModel	string	Model to use	"gpt-4o-mini"
icpDescription	string	Ideal Customer Profile	Required for AI mode

Integration Settings

Parameter	Type	Description	Required
crmPlatform	string	CRM platform (hubspot, pipedrive, gohighlevel, close)	Optional
crmApiKey	string	CRM API key or token	Optional
crmPipelineId	string	CRM pipeline or stage ID	Optional
crmOwnerId	string	CRM owner/user ID	Optional
crmCustomFieldMapping	string	JSON object mapping lead fields to CRM custom fields	Optional
mailerPlatform	string	Email platform (instantly, smartlead, lemlist)	Optional
mailerApiKey	string	Email platform API key	Optional
mailerCampaignId	string	Campaign or sequence to append leads to	Optional
mailerTags	string[]	Tags to attach during import	Optional
dataWarehousePlatform	string	Warehouse platform (bigquery, redshift)	Optional
dataWarehouseProjectId	string	Project/account ID (required for BigQuery)	Optional
dataWarehouseDataset	string	Dataset or schema name	Optional
dataWarehouseTable	string	Destination table	Optional
dataWarehouseCredentials	string	JSON credentials for warehouse access	Optional
webhookUrl	string	Webhook endpoint	Optional

Redshift credentials (JSON in dataWarehouseCredentials):

• region (required)
• s3Bucket (required), optional s3Prefix
• clusterIdentifier or workgroupName (required)
• database (optional, defaults to dev), optional dbUser
• Auth: either iamRoleArn or awsAccessKey + awsSecretKey (+ optional awsSessionToken)
• Optional: secretArn if you prefer Secrets Manager for DB auth

Integrations

CRM Platforms

• HubSpot - Direct contact and company creation
• Pipedrive - Lead and organization sync
• GoHighLevel - Full contact management
• Close.io - Lead import with custom fields

Email Platforms

• Instantly - Campaign-ready lead import
• Smartlead - Sequence enrollment
• Lemlist - Personalized campaign creation

Data Warehouses

• BigQuery - Structured data export
• Redshift - Analytics-ready datasets

Automation

• Webhooks - Real-time data streaming
• Zapier/Make/n8n - Workflow automation
• Slack/Teams - Instant notifications

Use Cases

Sales Teams

• Identify high-intent prospects matching your ICP
• Enrich existing leads with contact information
• Prioritize outreach based on AI scoring
• Track buying signals and trigger events

Marketing Teams

• Build targeted account lists for ABM campaigns
• Discover lookalike companies for expansion
• Monitor competitor activities and movements
• Generate content ideas from tech stack analysis

Growth Teams

• Automate top-of-funnel lead generation
• Scale outbound prospecting efficiently
• Reduce time spent on lead research
• Improve conversion with qualified leads

Best Practices

Processing Limits

• Discovery: 100 companies per minute (SERP API)
• Enrichment: 50 companies per minute (all sources)
• AI Scoring: 200 leads per minute
• Email Validation: 500 emails per minute

Optimization Tips

1. Start Small: Test with 10-20 companies first
2. Batch Processing: Optimal batch size is 50-100
3. API Keys: Use your own keys for higher limits
4. Proxy Usage: Enable for sensitive sites
5. Incremental Mode: Process only new companies

Resource Guidelines

Volume	Memory	Proxy Type	Concurrency
< 100	1 GB	Datacenter	Standard
100-500	2 GB	Residential	Enhanced
500+	4 GB	Premium	Maximum

Output Format

The Actor generates structured JSON output with comprehensive lead intelligence:

Company Data

{
    "companyName": "Acme Corp",
    "companyDomain": "acme.com",
    "companyIndustry": "Software",
    "companyEmployees": 250,
    "companyCountry": "US",
    "companyDescription": "Leading B2B software",
    "companyFunding": "Series B",
    "companyRevenue": "$10-50M",
    "companyTechStack": ["React", "Node.js", "AWS"],
    "companyLinkedIn": "linkedin.com/company/acme"
}

Contact Information

{
    "contactFullName": "John Smith",
    "contactTitle": "VP of Engineering",
    "contactEmail": "john.smith@acme.com",
    "contactEmailStatus": "valid",
    "contactDepartment": "Engineering",
    "contactSeniority": "VP",
    "contactLinkedIn": "linkedin.com/in/johnsmith"
}

AI Intelligence

{
    "leadScore": 85,
    "leadFitLevel": "high",
    "leadReason": "Strong ICP match, recent funding",
    "leadAngle": "Focus on scaling engineering",
    "leadSnippet": "Hi John, noticed Acme's Series B...",
    "buyingSignals": ["hiring", "funding", "expansion"]
}

API Provider Setup

Required for Full Functionality

Provider	Purpose	Free Tier	Why Needed
OpenAI/Anthropic	AI scoring	Pay-per-use	Lead qualification
Clearbit	Company data	50/month	Company enrichment
PDL	Contacts	Trial available	Find decision-makers

Optional Enhancements

Provider	Purpose	Impact
SerpAPI	Better search	10x more results
Proxycurl	LinkedIn data	Professional profiles
Wappalyzer	Tech detection	Accurate tech stacks
BuiltWith	Tech analysis	Historical tech data

Security & Compliance

Data Protection

• GDPR Compliant - EU data standards
• CCPA Compliant - California privacy
• SOC 2 Ready - Enterprise security
• Encrypted Storage - All data encrypted
• API Key Protection - Secure credential handling

Ethical Standards

• Respects robots.txt
• Rate limiting enforced
• No unauthorized PII
• Opt-out support
• Terms of Service compliance

Support & Resources

Getting Started

• Documentation: Complete guide above
• Video Tutorial: Coming soon
• Support: Via Apify Console
• Issues: Report through platform

Pilot Program

As a pilot participant:

• Priority support
• Regular updates
• Feature requests welcome
• Performance optimization

Feedback Welcome

• Performance improvements
• Feature suggestions
• Integration requests
• Use case examples