PitchBook MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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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:
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings PitchBook data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 13 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
- 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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PitchBook MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using PitchBook
Ask Copilot: "Using PitchBook, help me...". 13 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the PitchBook MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with PitchBook through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
PitchBook + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the PitchBook MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
PitchBook MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect PitchBook to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting PitchBook to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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PitchBook + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating PitchBook MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect PitchBook with your favorite client
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