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PitchBook

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Institutional pricing (varies) | Often available via university librariesBest for: VC, PE, and M&A Professionals

The Review

PitchBook is the definitive data platform for private capital markets — venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Owned by Morningstar, PitchBook provides deal data, fund performance, company profiles, and investor information for the private markets with a depth that no other platform matches.

The platform tracks over 3.5 million companies, 1.7 million deals, and 300,000+ investors globally. For anyone involved in venture capital, private equity, or startup fundraising, PitchBook is the data source. Investment banks, VC firms, PE shops, and corporate development teams use it daily for deal sourcing, due diligence, and market analysis.

PitchBook's data on fund returns, LP commitments, and GP track records is particularly valuable for limited partners evaluating fund investments. The platform also provides market reports and research notes on trends across private capital markets.

Why It Ranks #62

The gold standard for private capital markets data. If you work in VC, PE, or M&A, PitchBook is not optional — it is the primary source for deal data, valuations, and market intelligence in private markets.

Key Stats

3.5M+

Companies Tracked

1.7M+

Deals Tracked

300K+

Investors Tracked

Morningstar

Owner

Key Features

Private company profiles and valuations
VC and PE deal data
Fund performance and LP/GP tracking
M&A transaction database
Investor profiles and deal history
Market reports and industry research
Excel plug-in for data export
Custom alerts and saved searches

Fun Facts

1.PitchBook was founded in 2007 in Seattle and acquired by Morningstar in 2016
2.The platform is used by the majority of top-50 private equity firms globally
3.PitchBook's data team manually verifies deal information from multiple sources for accuracy
4.Many business school students access PitchBook free through university subscriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PitchBook?

PitchBook is the definitive data platform for private capital markets — venture capital, private equity, and M&A. Owned by Morningstar, PitchBook provides deal data, fund performance, company profiles, and investor information for the private markets with a depth that no other platform matches.

How much does PitchBook cost?

PitchBook pricing: Institutional pricing (varies) | Often available via university libraries. It is best for VC, PE, and M&A Professionals.

Why is PitchBook ranked #62?

The gold standard for private capital markets data. If you work in VC, PE, or M&A, PitchBook is not optional — it is the primary source for deal data, valuations, and market intelligence in private markets.

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