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# 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 |

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

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Advanced Settings">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <strong>System Prompt</strong>: Customize the agent's research behavior and guidelines.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Model</strong>: Select the language model for the agent (must support function calling).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Max Steps</strong>: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Enable Model Fallbacks</strong>: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## 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](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

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