How to Use Crunchbase MCP Server with Pydantic AI using Vinkius
Give Pydantic AI instant access to 10 tools to Get Acquisition Details, Get Funding Round Details, Get Ipo Details, and more using Vinkius.
GDPR Free for SubscribersPydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Crunchbase through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
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The Crunchbase MCP Server for Pydantic AI is a standout in the Brain Trust category, giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
agent = Agent(
model="openai:gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[server],
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Crunchbase "
"(10 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Crunchbase?"
)
print(result.data)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
About Crunchbase MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Crunchbase API for complete business intelligence and startup ecosystem analysis:
Pydantic AI does what no other framework enforces: it validates every Crunchbase tool response against typed schemas before your application ever sees the data. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and every response is guaranteed to conform to the structure you define. Data inconsistencies are caught at build time, not discovered in production at 3 AM. Switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing a single line of your Crunchbase integration. The protocol stays stable while the model layer remains interchangeable.
- Search companies by name to find startups, enterprises, and emerging tech firms
- Get complete company profiles with founding dates, headquarters, employee counts, and operating status
- Track funding rounds from Seed to Series D+ with amounts, dates, and investor syndicates
- Analyze acquisition history to understand M&A strategies and consolidation patterns
- Research investors including VC firms, angels, and corporate venture arms with full portfolios
- Find entrepreneurs and executives with detailed career histories and board memberships
- Monitor IPO activity with stock exchange details, ticker symbols, and offering data
- Map investment networks to identify co-investor relationships and deal flow patterns
The Crunchbase MCP Server exposes 10 tools through Vinkius. Connect it to Pydantic AI in under two minutes. Fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in.
10 tools included
Explore every tool Crunchbase exposes to Pydantic AI through Vinkius.
Connect Crunchbase to Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to connect Crunchbase to Pydantic AI. The setup takes under two minutes and requires no coding or server hosting.
Get your Vinkius Access Token
Install Pydantic AI
pip install pydantic-aiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use Pydantic AI with the Crunchbase MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Crunchbase through the Model Context Protocol.
Every Crunchbase response through Vinkius is validated against typed Pydantic models before it reaches your application. Schema mismatches surface at build time, not in production
Switch the underlying model from OpenAI to Anthropic to Gemini without changing your Crunchbase integration through Vinkius. The data contract is the constant. The model is interchangeable
Dependency injection separates Crunchbase connection logic from agent behavior. Test your agents with mocked Vinkius responses. No live server required during development
Structured output guarantees mean downstream consumers of Crunchbase data always receive exactly the shape they expect. No defensive parsing. No runtime type checks
Crunchbase + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Crunchbase MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query Crunchbase with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple Crunchbase tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Crunchbase and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Crunchbase responses and write comprehensive agent tests
Example Prompts for Crunchbase in Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI agent to start working with Crunchbase immediately.
"Search for all funding rounds raised by Stripe and show me the total amount raised"
"Which venture capital firms invested in OpenAI's funding rounds?"
"Show me all companies acquired by Google in the last 5 years"
Troubleshooting Crunchbase MCP Server with Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting Crunchbase to Pydantic AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiCrunchbase + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Crunchbase MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
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Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Crunchbase using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
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One click to install, 10 tools ready instantly. Fully managed, no API key setup required.