PitchBook MCP Server for Claude Desktop 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"pitchbook": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About PitchBook MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the PitchBook Direct Data API for comprehensive private market intelligence:
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect PitchBook to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 13 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
- Search companies across global private and public markets with industry and status filters
- Get complete company profiles with founding dates, headquarters, employees, and industry classifications
- Track financing history from Seed to Series D+ with deal sizes, investor syndicates, and valuations
- Research deals including VC investments, M&A transactions, LBOs, and public offerings
- Analyze investors — VC firms, PE firms, angels, family offices, and corporate venture arms
- Explore investment funds with AUM, vintage years, stage preferences, and sector focus
- Find professionals — founders, executives, board members, and key decision-makers
- Identify limited partners — pension funds, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices
- Get AI-powered VC exit predictions for portfolio companies with IPO and acquisition probability scores
The PitchBook MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect PitchBook to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PitchBook MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using PitchBook
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 13 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the PitchBook MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with PitchBook through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
PitchBook + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the PitchBook MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
PitchBook MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect PitchBook to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_companies
Returns company names, statuses, industries, locations, and key identifiers. Use optional filters to narrow results by industry, location, company status (Active, Acquired, Closed, IPO), or other attributes. Results follow JSON:API format with pagination metadata. Use this to find startups, established companies, or emerging players in specific sectors. Search and list companies in the PitchBook private market database
get_company
Requires the company ID from get_companies results. Use this for comprehensive company due diligence and background research. Get detailed profile for a specific company in PitchBook
get_company_financing
Each round shows announced date, amount raised (USD), lead investors, participating investors, deal structure, and post-money valuation if disclosed. Requires the company ID from get_companies or get_company results. Use this to analyze a company's fundraising trajectory, total capital raised, and investor syndicate composition. Get complete funding/financing history for a specific company
get_deal
), announced date, deal size (if disclosed), all participating companies, investors, funds, and financial advisors, deal terms and structure, and any publicly available valuation data. Requires the deal ID from get_deals results. Use this for deep analysis of specific transactions, competitive deal intelligence, or investment thesis validation. Get detailed information about a specific deal/transaction
get_deals
Returns deal names, types (VC Deal, M&A, IPO, LBO, etc.), announced dates, deal sizes (if disclosed), and participating entities. Use optional filters to narrow by deal type, industry, location, or date range. Results follow JSON:API format with pagination metadata. Use this to track recent deal activity, identify active investors, or monitor M&A trends. Search and list deals (VC investments, M&A, offerings) in PitchBook
get_fund
Requires the fund ID from get_funds results. Use this for fund-level due diligence, LP allocation decisions, or understanding fund investment strategies. Get detailed information about a specific investment fund
get_funds
Returns fund names, types, sizes (if disclosed), vintages (year), investor/firm names, and key identifiers. Use optional filters to narrow by fund type, vintage year, fund size, or investor. Use this to analyze fund raising trends, identify active funds in a vintage, or research fund managers for LP due diligence. Search and list investment funds in PitchBook
get_investor
), sector focus areas, geographic focus, notable portfolio companies, and key personnel. Requires the investor ID from get_investors results. Use this for thorough investor due diligence, LP fundraising research, or understanding investment firm strategies. Get detailed profile for a specific investor/firm
get_investors
Returns investor names, types (VC, PE, Angel, Corporate VC, etc.), headquarters locations, fund counts, total AUM (if disclosed), and key identifiers. Use optional filters to narrow by investor type, location, or fund size. Use this to find potential investors, research competitor firms, or map the investment landscape. Search and list investors (VC firms, angels, PE firms) in PitchBook
get_limited_partners
Returns LP names, types, locations, total commitments (if disclosed), and key identifiers. Use optional filters to narrow by LP type, location, or commitment size. Use this for LP fundraising research, understanding LP allocation trends, or identifying potential fund investors. Search and list limited partners (LPs) in PitchBook
get_professional
Requires the professional ID from get_professionals results. Use this for thorough individual due diligence, founder background checks, or mapping professional deal flow networks. Get detailed profile for a specific professional
get_professionals
Returns names, current titles, organizational affiliations, locations, and key identifiers. Use optional filters to narrow by title, organization, or location. Use this to find key decision-makers, research founder backgrounds, or map professional networks in the startup ecosystem. Search and list professionals (founders, executives, investors) in PitchBook
get_vc_exit_predictor
Returns the predicted exit likelihood score, predicted exit type (IPO, Acquisition, Secondary), predicted exit timeframe, and comparable exits used in the model. Requires the company ID from get_companies results. Use this to assess exit probability for portfolio companies, identify likely IPO candidates, or evaluate acquisition potential of target companies. Note: This is a predictive model output, not a guaranteed outcome. Get AI-powered VC exit prediction for a specific company
Example Prompts for PitchBook in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with PitchBook immediately.
"Search for artificial intelligence startups that raised a Series A round in the last 6 months."
Troubleshooting PitchBook MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting PitchBook to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
PitchBook + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating PitchBook MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect PitchBook to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.