Crunchbase Research Agent Node

Search and retrieve comprehensive company data from Crunchbase

Overview

The Crunchbase Research Agent Node provides access to Crunchbase’s comprehensive database of companies, funding, acquisitions, and key personnel. This node enables:

• Search for organizations, people, and investors
• Retrieve detailed company profiles and funding information
• Access acquisition history and investment data
• Research founders, executives, and key employees
• Track company growth and predictions

Configuration Parameters

To set up the Crunchbase Research Agent Node, configure the agent’s prompt and select the tools it can use.

Node Configuration

• Prompt:

  Define the research task for the agent to perform with Crunchbase data.

  Find information about OpenAI including their funding rounds and key investors

  Search for Y Combinator portfolio companies in the fintech space

  Get details about Stripe’s acquisitions and growth trajectory

• Tools

  Select which tools the Crunchbase Agent can use:

  Tool name	Description
  Search	Search for entities (organizations, people, etc.)
  Retrieve Organization	Get detailed organization information with funding, acquisitions, and more

  Use Search first to find the correct organization permalink, then use Retrieve Organization to get detailed data.

Advanced Settings

• System Prompt: Customize the agent’s research behavior and guidelines.

• Model: Select the language model for the agent (must support function calling).

• Max Steps: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).

• Enable Model Fallbacks: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.

Expected Inputs and Outputs

• Inputs:

  • The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt using format strings.

• Outputs:

  • output: The final result from the agent’s research
  • conversation: Detailed log of the agent’s search and retrieval operations

Use Case Examples

1. Company Research:

   Use the agent to gather comprehensive information about target companies including funding history, key personnel, and market positioning.

2. Investor Analysis:

   Configure the agent to research investors and their portfolio companies, tracking investment patterns and focus areas.

3. Market Intelligence:

   Let the agent analyze companies in specific sectors, identifying trends, funding patterns, and competitive landscape.

Error Handling and Troubleshooting

• Authentication Issues:

  Ensure your Crunchbase API key is properly configured in the backend settings.

• Entity Not Found:

  The agent will suggest alternative search terms if an entity cannot be found. Try different spellings or company name variations.

• Model Compatibility:

  The selected model must support function calling. Switch to a compatible model if you encounter errors.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

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