# Crunchbase Keyword Scraper (`vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-scraper`) Actor Discover Crunchbase companies by keyword. Extract comprehensive business intelligence including funding rounds, leadership teams, contact information, financial metrics, and company details. Ideal for market research, lead generation, and competitive analysis. - **URL**: https://apify.com/vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [VulnV](https://apify.com/vulnv) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Integrations - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $8.00 / 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. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Crunchbase Keyword Scraper Discover Crunchbase companies by keyword and extract structured business intelligence — funding rounds, leadership teams, contact details, financial metrics, and more. No login required. ### Features - **Keyword discovery** — Find companies by industry terms, sectors, or search phrases. - **Complete company profiles** — Name, description, industry, headquarters, funding, leadership, and contact data. - **Bulk keywords** — Process multiple keywords in a single run. - **Configurable limits** — Control how many companies are returned per keyword. - **Structured JSON** — Clean output ready for analysis, lead generation, or investment research. ### Input ```json { "keywords": ["NetBooster", "AI", "Venture Capital"], "limit_per_input": 100 } ```` #### Input parameters | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `keywords` | array of strings | Yes | Search terms to discover Crunchbase companies (up to 50 per run). | | `limit_per_input` | integer | No | Max companies per keyword (1–1000, default 100). | > Need data for **specific company URLs** instead of keyword search? Use our [Crunchbase Company Scraper](https://apify.com/vulnv/crunchbase-scraper-pro). > **Free plan limits:** Free Apify accounts are limited to **1 keyword** and **5 companies per run**. Upgrade to any paid Apify plan to unlock the full limits (up to 50 keywords and 1,000 companies per keyword). ### Usage examples #### AI startups ```json { "keywords": ["Artificial Intelligence", "Machine Learning"], "limit_per_input": 50 } ``` #### Venture capital and fintech ```json { "keywords": ["Venture Capital", "Fintech", "Payments"], "limit_per_input": 100 } ``` #### Single keyword deep dive ```json { "keywords": ["Cybersecurity"], "limit_per_input": 200 } ``` ### Output Each dataset item is one Crunchbase company profile discovered for a keyword. Records include an `input_keyword` field so you can trace which search term produced each result. ```json { "name": "Example Corp", "description": "AI-powered analytics platform", "website": "https://example.com", "funding_total": 25000000, "input_keyword": "AI" } ``` ### Use cases - **Market research** — Map companies in a sector or emerging technology space. - **Lead generation** — Build prospect lists from industry keywords. - **Investment research** — Discover companies by theme, stage, or vertical. - **Competitive analysis** — Find peers and adjacent players in a market. ### How it works Provide one or more keywords, set the per-keyword limit, and run the Actor. Each keyword triggers a discovery pass against Crunchbase; matching company profiles are collected and stored in your dataset. ### Our Other Scrapers Explore our full suite of scraping tools to power your data needs: - **[Crunchbase Company Scraper](https://apify.com/vulnv/crunchbase-scraper-pro)** — Extract data from specific Crunchbase company profile URLs. - **[Yelp Business Scraper](https://apify.com/vulnv/yelp-scraper)** — Structured business data from Yelp listings. - **[Amazon Product Scraper](https://apify.com/vulnv/amazon-product-scraper)** — Product details, pricing, and reviews from Amazon. - **[Email Validator](https://apify.com/vulnv/email-validator)** — Verify email addresses in bulk. **Need help or have a feature request?** Contact us at or visit our [Apify profile](https://apify.com/vulnv). # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `array`): Keywords to discover Crunchbase companies (e.g. industry terms, sectors, company names) ## `limit_per_input` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of companies to discover for each keyword (1-1000) ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": [ "NetBooster", "AI", "Venture Capital" ], "limit_per_input": 100 } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "keywords": [ "NetBooster", "AI", "Venture Capital" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "keywords": [ "NetBooster", "AI", "Venture Capital", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keywords": [ "NetBooster", "AI", "Venture Capital" ] }' | apify call vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=vulnv/crunchbase-keyword-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Crunchbase Keyword Scraper", "description": "Discover Crunchbase companies by keyword. Extract comprehensive business intelligence including funding rounds, leadership teams, contact information, financial metrics, and company details. Ideal for market research, lead generation, and competitive analysis.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "eLxnQ4mVNFuB9tdGh" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/vulnv~crunchbase-keyword-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-vulnv-crunchbase-keyword-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/vulnv~crunchbase-keyword-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-vulnv-crunchbase-keyword-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/vulnv~crunchbase-keyword-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-vulnv-crunchbase-keyword-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "keywords" ], "properties": { "keywords": { "title": "Search Keywords", "type": "array", "description": "Keywords to discover Crunchbase companies (e.g. industry terms, sectors, company names)", "default": [ "AI", "Venture Capital" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "limit_per_input": { "title": "Max Companies per Keyword", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of companies to discover for each keyword (1-1000)", "default": 100 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" 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