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Venture Capital & Private Equity Databases
Explore resources that cover the startup and venture capital ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For General Research & Information
Use these resources to get detailed information about startups or VC- or PE-backed companies.
For Large Amounts of Data
Many VC-related resources limit downloads, so these are the best options when you need a lot of data. If you're a Stanford GSB researcher, contact us so we can talk more about your research and available sources.
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PrivCoCovers companies headquartered in the U.S. If you need to download more data than currently available, contact us.
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CrunchbaseStanford faculty & PhD students only. See Crunchbase information.
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EikonSee Eikon Access help.
Frequently Asked Questions
For General Research & Information
Use these resources to get information about VC deals, investments, and exits.
For Large Amounts of Data
Many VC-related resources limit downloads, so these are the best options when you need a lot of data. If you're a Stanford GSB researcher, contact us so we can talk more about your research and available sources.
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EikonSee Eikon Access help.
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CrunchbaseStanford faculty & PhD students only. See Crunchbase information.
Frequently Asked Questions
For General Research & Information
Use these resources to get information about VC & PE investors and firms.
For Large Amounts of Data
Many VC-related resources limit downloads, so these are the best options when you need a lot of data. If you're a Stanford GSB researcher, contact us so we can talk more about your research and available sources.
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EikonSee Eikon Access help.
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CrunchbaseStanford faculty & PhD students only. See Crunchbase information.
Frequently Asked Questions
For General Research & Information
Use these resources to get information about VC and PE funds and their performance.
For Large Amounts of Data
Many VC-related resources limit downloads, so these are the best options when you need a lot of data. If you're a Stanford GSB researcher, contact us so we can talk more about your research and available sources.
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EikonSee Eikon Access help.
Frequently Asked Questions
VC/PE Industry Analysis
Reports & Statistics
There are many groups that create reports and gather statistics about the VC landscape.
Industry Associations
Look for sections on their website titled "Resources", "Publications", "Data". Some materials may be restricted to members. Some examples are:
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National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) YearbookThe latest edition available in PDF format.
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American Investment CouncilProvides current information about investment trends, fund performance, sector-specific investment, and private equity returns to pension funds.
Additional Resources
Some other places to get reports and statistics on the VC industry include:
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The Global Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness IndexThe annual index created by IESE Business School, University of Navarra.
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PriceWaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree SurveyLearn from a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the US where VCs invest.
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PitchBookSee PitchBook Access help.
To find reports and analysis on the VC/PE industry, on the left panel go to Library > Research Center.
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CB InsightsSee CB Insights Access help.
To find reports and analysis on the VC/PE industry (typically focused on VC funding in X industry), do a keyword search in the main search box and look for Research Briefs.
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StatistaStatistics on many topics, industries, and markets. Use the Source tab to track down more data. The Global Consumer Survey has country-level consumer behavior and brand preference data.
Related Resources
These are guides and knowledge base articles that are related to private equity, venture capital, or startups.