# PitchBook MCP > PitchBook MCP provides deep, structured private market intelligence directly through your AI client. Instantly research company profiles, track financing rounds from Seed stage to IPO, map investor networks, and analyze M&A deals across global public and private markets. ## Overview - **Category:** brain-trust - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** market-intelligence, private-equity, venture-capital, mergers-acquisitions, financial-data, company-profiles ## Description Need to know who funded a startup or how much money an investment bank is spending right now? This MCP connects your agent to PitchBook’s extensive data library. Instead of digging through dense reports or jumping between multiple financial databases, you ask your AI client a question in plain language and get structured answers back. You can run due diligence on companies by checking their complete history—who funded them, how much they raised, and when. You track the full deal lifecycle, from initial VC investment to potential acquisition, all while analyzing key players like venture firms and limited partners. The information returned is clean market data that you can immediately use in your work. By connecting this MCP via Vinkius, your agent gets access to 4,000+ specialized tools, making it a single source for complex financial research. ## Tools ### get_companies Search the database to list companies based on criteria like industry, status (Active/Closed), or location. ### get_company_financing Analyze a specific company’s entire funding history, including dates, amounts, and lead investors for each round. ### get_company Retrieve the detailed background profile for any single company in PitchBook. ### get_deal Get full details on a specific transaction, including all participating companies and investors involved in the deal. ### get_deals Search for recent deals by type (M&A, IPO, VC Deal) or date range to track market activity. ### get_fund Get detailed information about a specific investment fund's strategy and structure. ### get_funds List and filter investment funds by vintage year, size, or type to analyze market capital deployment trends. ### get_investor Get a detailed profile of an investor firm, including its focus areas and notable portfolio companies. ### get_investors Search for investors (VC firms, Angels) by type or location to map the investment landscape. ### get_limited_partners List limited partners by type or total commitment size for LP fundraising research. ### get_professional Retrieve the detailed profile of a specific individual, such as a founder or board member. ### get_professionals Search and list key people in the ecosystem by title, organization, or location. ### get_vc_exit_predictor Run an analysis to predict a company's likelihood of exiting via IPO or acquisition. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for artificial intelligence startups that raised a Series A round in the last 6 months. ``` **Response:** ``` I have retrieved the latest funding data for AI startups via PitchBook, highlighting companies such as [Company Name] and detailed valuations. ``` ## Capabilities ### Profile Companies Retrieve detailed background information on companies, including their founding date, industry sector, and key employees. ### Map Funding History Analyze a company’s entire capital raise history, noting the amount raised, lead investors, and valuation for every financing round. ### Research Deals and Transactions Get detailed records of specific deals, whether they are M&A transactions, public offerings, or private venture investments. ### Identify Capital Sources List and profile investors, investment funds, and limited partners to map the flow of money in the market. ### Analyze Professional Networks Find and research key people like founders, board members, or executives involved in specific companies or deals. ## Use Cases ### Assessing a Potential Acquisition Target A corporate developer needs to know if 'Acme Corp' is ready for sale. They ask the agent to run `get_company` and then use `get_vc_exit_predictor`. The results provide not only the company profile but also an assessed probability score for IPO or M&A, giving immediate strategic insight. ### Mapping a Sector's Key Players A VC wants to know who is funding AI startups in Q3. They use `get_investors` to filter by sector and then cross-reference the results with `get_deals` to see which firms were most active, saving days of manual research. ### Verifying a Founder's Background A consultant needs to vet an executive. They use `get_professionals` to find the person and then run `get_company_financing` on that company to see if the founder was involved in previous major funding rounds, validating their network. ### Understanding LP Allocation Trends An investment manager needs to understand who is committing capital. They use `get_limited_partners` to list potential pension funds and then run `get_funds` to see what types of funds those LPs typically invest in. ## Benefits - Map complex funding relationships: Using `get_company_financing` shows you the entire capital stack of a company, from initial seed money to major Series D+ rounds. You see exactly who invested and how much. - Perform instant due diligence: With `get_professional`, your agent pulls up a complete background on any person—founder, executive, or board member—so you don't have to run multiple searches. - Track market movement: The `get_deals` tool allows you to monitor recent M&A activity across specific industries, letting you identify which sectors are currently hot for acquisitions. - Predict future outcomes: Running the `get_vc_exit_predictor` provides an AI-powered probability score on whether a portfolio company is likely to go public or be acquired next. It's predictive risk assessment. - Scope the capital pool: Use `get_investors` and `get_funds` together to quickly map out which firms are most active in your sector, letting you target potential sources of investment. ## How It Works The bottom line is that your agent uses structured commands to perform deep financial research without you ever having to touch a spreadsheet or navigate multiple web portals. 1. Connect your PitchBook account to the MCP using an API token from your Direct Data subscription. 2. Tell your AI agent what you need—for example, 'Find Series A funding for biotech companies in Boston.' 3. The agent executes the necessary tools and returns formatted market data that answers your specific question. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I use PitchBook MCP to find out who invested in a specific startup?** You can track funding by using `get_company_financing`. You provide the company ID, and the tool returns all participating investors, along with the deal size for each round. **Can PitchBook MCP predict if a company will have an IPO?** Yes. Run the `get_vc_exit_predictor` tool on a company ID. This provides a score and predicts the likelihood of exit via IPO or acquisition, helping assess potential. **What if I want to research multiple investors at once?** Use `get_investors` to list many firms by type (e.g., PE). Then you can use the resulting firm names with other tools, like checking their deal activity via `get_deals`. **Does PitchBook MCP cover deals that haven't gone public yet?** Absolutely. The platform tracks private transactions using `get_deals`, covering everything from early-stage VC investments to late-stage M&A agreements, even if they haven't hit the news wires. **What is the best way to research a founder's background?** Use `get_professionals` with their name and title. This provides a profile that often links them to companies, allowing you to then check those companies using `get_company`.