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Introducing the ? NEW ? Crunchbase, your AI-powered, predictive company intelligence solution. Historical data is dead — and relying on it for your business strategy isn't enough to keep you ahead. That's why we've reinvented Crunchbase and are ushering in something revolutionary: predictive company intelligence. ?? Gone are the days of static data that only reflects the past. Now, Crunchbase delivers AI-driven predictions about the future, anticipating which companies are likely to raise funding, grow, or exit in the months to come. ?? This is just the beginning. The future is now in your hands. Don’t miss out on gaining the competitive edge — experience it firsthand at crunchbase.ai today. https://lnkd.in/g9qd7bJg

Startups are at a crossroads —?do they chase rapid growth at the cost of efficiency or take a disciplined approach built for long-term sustainability? ?? As a guest author for Crunchbase News, Dale Chang of Scale Venture Partners explores the trade-offs between high growth and financial discipline, and why the best path forward might be somewhere in the middle. ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBUPKFYu

The era of static, historical data is over. ?? Forbes just explored the new Crunchbase and how our AI-powered predictive intelligence is transforming the way investors, founders, and innovators spot high-potential companies—before they make headlines. With up to 95% accuracy in funding predictions, Crunchbase delivers the insights you need to stay ahead of the market. ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/d28SJrbZ

Heading to HumanX this week? Be sure to catch Crunchbase CEO jager mcconnell as he takes center stage in Las Vegas on March 12th! ?? His session, "Navigating the AI Boom with Data-Powered Predictions and Insights," will break down how investors, dealmakers, and analysts can make smarter decisions faster with AI-powered predictive intelligence and data-backed strategies. Don’t miss this important conversation. See you there! ??:?https://lnkd.in/eQhUPvX2

February was a massive month for funding — a company had to raise at least $200M to land on our list of largest U.S. venture deals of the month. ?? Defense tech and cybersecurity dominated, while AI, robotics, and biotech secured significant rounds. ?? Saronic Technologies led with a $600M Series C, quadrupling its valuation in seven months. ?? NinjaOne raised $500M, doubling its valuation in a year. ?? Lambda, Together AI, and Harvey each secured $300M+, extending AI’s funding surge. See the full breakdown of February’s biggest rounds: https://lnkd.in/gZ2yzyVw

We’re heading to SXSW! ?? This Friday, March 7th, Crunchbase CEO jager mcconnell is joining Michael Yang of OMERS Ventures for a fireside chat, where they’ll unpack the lessons learned from decades of market cycles — booms, busts, and everything in between. From the dot-com bubble to today’s AI revolution, Jager will share insights on how businesses can stay agile, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions in uncertain times. See you in Austin! ?? https://lnkd.in/gWqkGapg

Crunchbase called it! In February, our predictive company intelligence helped us successfully predict 450 private company events. ? From Atomicwork's latest funding round to Kona getting acquired by 15Five, we predicted these events were coming before they were announced. Congrats to all the companies making moves! ?? Curious about how we do it? Check out the ? NEW ? Crunchbase and see predictive company intelligence in action. https://lnkd.in/gcfrg3SY

We’re thrilled to welcome Kate Long as Crunchbase’s new VP of Marketing! ?? Kate comes to us with years of marketing leadership experience and has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. We’re looking forward to the impact she’ll make as we continue to scale. Welcome aboard! ??

The new Crunchbase is here, and we’re curious — what about predictive company intelligence excites you most? ??

Where is AI funding heading next? ?? We partnered with the team at HumanX to examine AI funding trends in a new report ahead of their upcoming conference! Our brand-new report uncovers key AI investment trends, including predictions from the NEW Crunchbase, which forecasts that nearly 30% of private AI companies presenting at HumanX are poised for acquisition. ?? Want to learn more about how we make these predictions? Join our CEO, jager mcconnell, at the HumanX Conference in Las Vegas on March 12th, where he’ll share exclusive insights on: "Navigating the AI Boom with Data-Powered Predictions and Insights." Download the report to get ahead of the game, and we'll see you at HumanX! https://lnkd.in/gPcQ2wyT