« back to data overview Researching the capital markets is hard—PitchBook makes it easy Our team of associates and rigorous information infrastructure combine to produce detailed, hard-to-find data and insights on opaque global capital markets. Request a free trial How do we get our data? Making sense of an endless stream of information on a global scale is a constant challenge. Even publicly available information takes serious effort and complex processing to consolidate, standardize and derive insights from. At PitchBook, our specialized data operations associates paired with fine-tuned processes and algorithms deliver timely intelligence across a broad offering of datasets every day. Highly specialized professionals Our over 1,500-person data operations team provides a unique human touch to our information before putting it in front of the world. With an average tenure of 3+ years of experience, our team is highly specialized and uniquely equipped to make decisions and clarify details regarding data hundreds of times each day. Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million person hours of research, with over 800,000 person hours added each year. Watch our brief video to learn more about how we collect and validate information. A complex information infrastructure Fragmented, complex and hard-to-manage information from around the world is turned into actionable insights after being sourced, organized and integrated through the application of over 100 proprietary processes. Our expertly shaped processes include:  Data source identification  Data collection  Data extraction  Data integration  Data categorization  Quality assurance  Primary data verification and enhancement Global breadth and depth Our finely tuned processes and experienced data operations team provide an unparalleled breadth of information on market activity around the world. Organized across 25 unique datasets, we offer a detailed view into companies, investments, investors, funds, financials, valuations, contact information and more. Global United States Europe Asia-Pacific 3,315,774 Companies 1,655,304 Investments 386,968 Investors 76,272 Funds 36,330 Limited partners 70,090 Service providers 2,742,845 People What sets us apart from the rest Beyond our experienced data operations team and global information infrastructure, PitchBook stands apart from the competition. Featuring versatile financial analysis toolsets, unrivaled support from our customer success team and insights from our Institutional Research Group, PitchBook has everything you need to stay ahead. Learn more about PitchBook’s key differentiators. PitchBook tracks companies, investors, funds, advisers, people and more. Ensure your profile is up to date. Update your profile Our team of specialized data operations associates and global information infrastructure power the PitchBook Platform. Explore products See if PitchBook is right for you Request a free trial PRODUCTS PitchBook Desktop PitchBook Mobile CRM Integration Excel Plugin Chrome Extension Direct Data Institutional Research Group Product Releases PITCHBOOK FOR Private Market Valuations Benchmarks Startups PROFILE PREVIEWS SOLUTIONS Private Market Intel Fundraising Deal Sourcing Due Diligence Business Development Networking Deal Execution BLOG WEBINARS VIDEO LIBRARY DATA Companies Investors Deals M&A Limited Partners Funds Financials Advisors Professionals Debt Lenders Data Operations NEWS & ANALYSIS Reports Newsletter Advertise Research & Analysis Team ABOUT Customer Success Client Testimonials What Sets Us Apart Press Inquiries Partnerships Careers US HEADQUARTERS +1 (206) 623.1986 901 Fifth Avenue Suite 1200 Seattle, WA 98164 EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS +44 (0) 20 8037.2308 1st Floor Saffron House 6-10 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TS United Kingdom ASIA-PACIFIC HEADQUARTERS Unit 6807-09, The Center 99 Queen’s Road Central Hong Kong CONTACT US info@pitchbook.com Request Research Profile Request Deal Submission GDPR Compliance FOLLOW US      © 2021 PitchBook Data. All rights reserved. PitchBook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets. Terms of Use Privacy Policy We need your consent to proceed to PitchBook Our site uses cookies and other technologies to improve your experience and understand how you and other visitors use our site. You can configure your preferences at any time using the cookie policy tool. When you access our site, the companies listed in our cookie policy will use cookies on our site. Agree and Enter