Products
PitchBook products include: * PitchBook Desktop * PitchBook Mobile * PitchBook Direct Data * PitchBook CRM Integration * PitchBook Chrome ExtensionFunctionality
Within the PitchBook Platform, users can access a variety of analysis tools to run targeted searches, research emerging technologies, buildHistory
PitchBook was founded in 2007 by John Gabbert. In 2009, it received investment of $4.25 million from angel investors and Morningstar, and a further $10 million from Morningstar in January 2016. In December 2016, Morningstar entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PitchBook, paying approximately $180 million for the remaining ownership in a transaction that valued PitchBook at $225 million. PitchBook maintains its brand and identity, and its founder and CEO, John Gabbert, continues to run the company. As of October 2019, its workforce included over 1,000 employees worldwide, including full-time contractors. Company timeline: * March 2007: PitchBook founded by John Gabbert * January 2009: Launched flagship product, PitchBook Desktop * April 2014: Launched PitchBook Mobile App * July 2014: Opened London office * December 2016: PitchBook acquired by Morningstar for $225M * February 2017: Added company financial data for 266K companies to mobile app * October 2017: Released PitchBook Extension for Google Chrome * December 2017: Launched benchmark product providing transparency into quarterly private fund performance * June 2018: Launched PitchBook Suggestions, a tool that leverages machine learning to automatically refine search results and increase discovery of new opportunities * July 2018: Integrated Morningstar thematic research into PitchBook's Research Center * May 2019: Launched PitchBook Emerging Technology Research, which helps clients better understand emerging technology sectors * July 2019: Rang the Nasdaq stock market opening bell with Morningstar * November 2019: Launched PitchBook Emerging Spaces and Market Maps, two tools that help clients discover, analyze and understand undefined sectorsFinances
In 2018, PitchBook generated more than $99.6 million in revenue - up 56.6% from the previous year. PitchBook has maintained a 95% CAGR over 10 years.Awards
PitchBook has won the following awards: * Named Best Workplace by Puget Sound Business Journal five times * Recognized as a Best Company to Work for by Seattle Business Magazine * Won the 2017 GeekWire Award for Deal of the Year * Won the CODiE Product Award eight times * Named Best Research Provider by PE Wire in London in 2019References
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*{{Official website Companies based in Seattle Software companies established in 2007 2016 mergers and acquisitions Startup databases 2007 establishments in Washington (state)