Inven vs. Pitchbook
comparison
Discover the best opportunities with Inven’s AI-powered search and unmatched global coverage of the lower-middle and middle market companies.
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Coverage
21M+ most relevant companies in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania
5.3M companies, with focus in North America.
Use case
If you're exploring new companies or industries, Inven is your ideal solution—providing unmatched global coverage of lower-middle and middle-market businesses that others miss.
PitchBook is useful when you already have a target company in mind. Its coverage of SMBs and lower-middle market companies can be more limited, especially in the global market.
AI maturity
AI isn’t just an add-on at Inven — it’s built into the very foundation of the platform. Advanced algorithms drive every aspect of how we collect, analyze, and integrate data to deliver unique insights and features.
Individual AI features exist, primarily focused on research, but there's no mention of AI on PitchBook's website.
User experience
Inven's intuitive search experience makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for. Just describe what you're looking for or use keywords and example companies to uncover all relevant opportunities.
Users find PitchBook's search challenging, requiring precise spelling and a steep learning curve. Offers traditional search functionality using industry codes or exact names.
Search accuracy
Inven’s search algorithm delivers 93% accuracy, setting a new benchmark in deal sourcing. It maintains high-quality results—even when exploring beyond the top 1,000 results.
Concerns have been raised about data accuracy, with instances of outdated information, particularly regarding company profiles and financial data.
Data collection
Inven is built on AI-driven data collection, using the most granular and up-to-date data from websites, government registers, news, blogs, social media, and more.
Highly reliant on manual data collection.
Contact Data
Contact data on 430M+ professionals with verified emails for titles such as CEO, Founder, Owner, Head of M&A and CFO.
Information on 4M+ professionals with phone number, email and LinkedI profile.
CRM integration
Yes. Included in the price.
Yes, as an add-on.
Intent signals
Identify aging owners seeking an exit, or predict upcoming funding rounds.
Unavailable.
Pricing
Deal search
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Intelligent features you’ll find only in Inven
Wider company coverage across the globe
Find what others miss with Inven’s unmatched coverage of the lower middle market and middle market.
Get started -->Unbeatable search accuracy
Inven’s AI-driven search understands nuanced queries and delivers high-quality results beyond the top-ranked results.
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Inven's intuitive search experience makes it easy to find the right deals quickly, with no complex setup or steep learning curve.
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Deal sourcing with natural language search
- Descriptive search: Type in kind of company you’re after—in your own words. Inven builds a customized list that fits your criteria.
- Similar company search: Use a company as your reference point. Inven instantly finds all similar companies out there.
Spot owners looking for an exit
- Intent to sell: Find companies likely to face an upcoming generational handover.
- Ownership type: Private, family-owned, public, private equity, VC.
- Growth: Headcount expansion and website traffic trends.
- Geography: Headquarters and operating locations.
- Deal data: Funding history, private transactions and M&A activity.
Smarter prospecting with
AI Screener
- Automated list building: AI generates a curated list, eliminating tedious research.
- AI-powered data enrichment: Just ask, and AI Screener will enrich your list with the relevant details.
- Categorization & classification: Identify company types instantly.
- Yes/no answers: Quickly confirm offerings without digging through websites.
World-leading contact data from multiple sources
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No more detective work or endless Google searches. Inven makes it easy to find companies based on what they actually do, with all the relevant data points and insights.
