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
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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
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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
Advanced Settings
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
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Inputs:
- The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt using format strings.
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Outputs:
- output: The final result from the agent’s research
- conversation: Detailed log of the agent’s search and retrieval operations
Use Case Examples
- Company Research: Use the agent to gather comprehensive information about target companies including funding history, key personnel, and market positioning.
- Investor Analysis: Configure the agent to research investors and their portfolio companies, tracking investment patterns and focus areas.
- 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.