How much do VC firms spend on intelligence tools?

VC firms typically spend between $15,000 and $100,000+ per year on intelligence tools depending on firm size. A common stack includes PitchBook ($12K+), a CRM like Affinity ($5K+), and supplemental tools. Solo angels and micro-VCs often spend $500 to $5,000 per year.

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VC intelligence tool pricing guide (2026)

Complete pricing comparison for the most popular investor intelligence platforms. Pricing from public sources and industry estimates.

Platform	Monthly	Annual	Self-Serve	Free Tier
Treendly VC	$49	$468	Yes	Yes
Crunchbase Pro	$49	$348	Yes	Yes
Exploding Topics	$99	$1,188	Yes	No
Tracxn	~$550	~$6,600	Partial	Lite
PitchBook	N/A	$12,000+	No	No
Dealroom	N/A	$13,500+	No	No
Specter	N/A	~$15,000+	No	No
Harmonic	N/A	~$20,000+	No	No
Sourcescrub	N/A	~$20,000+	No	No
CB Insights	N/A	$50,000+	No	No

Pricing from public sources and industry estimates. Enterprise pricing is approximate. Last updated March 2026.

Frequently asked questions

PitchBook starts at approximately $12,000 per year for a single user. Team plans range from $20,000 to $70,000+ per year depending on seats and add-ons. Pricing requires a sales call and is not publicly listed.

Harmonic does not publish pricing. Industry estimates suggest $20,000 to $50,000+ per year depending on team size and data access level. A sales call is required.

CB Insights starts around $50,000 per year for entry-level access. Mid-tier plans run approximately $85,000 per year, and enterprise plans can exceed $265,000 per year.

Treendly VC starts at $49 per month ($588/year) with a free tier available. Crunchbase starts at $29 per month. Enterprise tools start at $12,000+ per year.

VC firms typically spend between $15,000 and $100,000+ per year on intelligence tools depending on firm size. Solo angels and micro-VCs often spend $500 to $5,000 per year.

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