CrunchBase is described as 'The world’s most comprehensive dataset of startup activity and it’s accessible to everyone. Founded in 2007 by Mike Arrington, CrunchBase began as a simple crowd sourced database to track startups covered on TechCrunch' and is an website. There are more than 50 alternatives to CrunchBase, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including SaaS, Windows, iPhone and Android apps. The best CrunchBase alternative is LinkedIn, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to CrunchBase are Beta List, AngelList, GoApply and ZoomInfo.
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