DRG Phantom Core - Genesis Pilot

Discover. Enrich. Score. Convert.

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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 v0.3

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"],
    "maxContactsPerCompany": 5,
    "emailValidationLevel": "mx"
}

Test Your Config (Dry Run)

Before spending compute credits, test your configuration with a dry run. This validates your input and estimates costs without making any API calls or consuming credits.

{
    "dryRun": true,
    "mode": "discovery_and_enrichment",
    "keywords": ["B2B SaaS companies"],
    "industries": ["software"],
    "maxCompanies": 100,
    "aiProvider": "openai"
}

What You Get

The dry run returns a comprehensive report:

Section	Information
Configuration Summary	Mode, keywords, industries, limits
Enabled Features	Which features are active based on your API keys
Integration Status	CRM, Mailer, Webhook configurations
Cost Estimation	Estimated API cost range (min-max)
Run Time Estimate	Expected duration in minutes
Helpful Tips	Suggestions to optimize your configuration

Example Dry Run Output

{
    "_type": "DRY_RUN_REPORT",
    "status": "dry_run_complete",
    "estimation": {
        "costRange": { "min": 0.50, "max": 1.25, "currency": "USD" },
        "expectedCompanies": 100,
        "expectedContacts": 500,
        "estimatedRunTimeMinutes": 12
    },
    "validation": {
        "inputValid": true,
        "tips": [
            "Enable AI scoring for better lead qualification",
            "Consider using 'mx' email validation for higher deliverability"
        ]
    }
}

💡 Tip: Always run a dry run first when testing new configurations or large runs.

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.
• 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.

Crawl Configuration

{
    "crawlMode": "balanced",
    "crawlConcurrency": 6,
    "maxRequestsPerDomain": 2,
    "minDelayMs": 200,
    "maxDelayMs": 800,
    "networkTimeoutMs": 30000
}

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

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	50
serpMaxPagesPerKeyword	number	Search pages per keyword	3
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
crmPlatform	string	CRM platform (hubspot, pipedrive, gohighlevel, close)
crmApiKey	string	CRM API key or token
mailerPlatform	string	Email platform (instantly, smartlead, lemlist)
mailerApiKey	string	Email platform API key
webhookUrl	string	Webhook endpoint

Cost Estimation

Understanding the costs before running helps you budget effectively.

Apify Compute Costs

Run Size	Memory	Estimated Duration	Compute Cost
50 companies	4GB	5-10 min	~$0.10-0.20
100 companies	4GB	10-20 min	~$0.20-0.40
500 companies	8GB	45-90 min	~$0.80-1.50
1000 companies	8GB	90-180 min	~$1.50-3.00

External API Costs (Pay-per-use)

Provider	Cost Per Call	Typical Usage	Estimated Cost/100 companies
OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini)	~$0.0015/1K tokens	1 call/company	~$0.15
Clearbit	Free tier: 50/mo	1 call/company	Free or ~$0.10
PDL	~$0.03/match	5 contacts/company	~$15.00
SerpAPI	~$0.01/search	1 search/keyword	~$0.05

Total Cost Example

For 100 companies with full enrichment + AI scoring:

• Apify compute: ~$0.30
• OpenAI scoring: ~$0.15
• PDL contacts: ~$15.00 (optional)
• Total: ~$0.45 - $15.45 depending on contact discovery

💡 Cost Saving Tips:

• Use dryRun: true to estimate before running
• Start with emailValidationLevel: "mx" (free) instead of full SMTP
• Limit maxContactsPerCompany to reduce PDL costs
• Use "serpSource": "apify" (included) instead of SerpAPI

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

Output Format

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

Error Handling

The actor handles errors gracefully and continues processing when possible.

Common Scenarios

Scenario	Behavior
Missing API Key	Feature disabled with warning, run continues
Invalid API Key	Error logged, feature skipped, run continues
Rate Limited (429)	Automatic retry with exponential backoff
API Timeout	3 retries, then skips to next company
Invalid Input	Run fails fast with clear error message
Network Error	Automatic retry with proxy rotation

Error Messages in Output

Failed enrichments include an error field:

{
    "companyDomain": "example.com",
    "enrichmentStatus": "partial",
    "error": "Clearbit: API key invalid, PDL: Rate limited"
}

Monitoring Errors

• Check Apify Console logs for detailed error traces
• Enable Slack/Teams webhook for real-time error alerts
• Use webhookUrl for custom error handling

Rate Limits

Be aware of external API rate limits when planning large runs.

Provider Limits

Provider	Rate Limit	Recommended Concurrency
Clearbit	600/min	10 req/sec
PDL	100/min	1-2 req/sec
OpenAI	3500 RPM (GPT-4o-mini)	50 req/sec
SerpAPI	100/min	1-2 req/sec
HubSpot	100/10sec	10 req/sec
Pipedrive	100/10sec	10 req/sec

Built-in Protections

• Automatic throttling per domain and per API
• Queue-based processing to respect limits
• Retry with backoff on 429 responses
• Domain quarantine for persistent blocks

💡 Tip: For runs > 500 companies, use incrementalMode: true to spread processing across multiple runs.

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 Help

• Documentation: This README + inline input descriptions
• Issues: Report through Apify Console
• Feature Requests: Contact via Apify messaging

Pilot Program Benefits

As a pilot participant:

• Priority support response
• Regular version updates
• Feature request priority
• Performance optimization assistance

Feedback Welcome

We actively collect feedback to improve:

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

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