Chicago, IL, July 7, 2016 – Wellspring, a leader in software for technology scouting and corporate venturing, and CrunchBase, a leading authoritative business information platform, entered into a partnership today to facilitate evaluating investment opportunities. Wellspring clients will have direct access to CrunchBase data to search, review, and automatically import data on emerging and growth-stage companies. This partnership enables Wellspring clients to identify opportunities, review comparable investments, and generate insights while minimizing data entry and information gathering efforts.
Dr. Robert Lowe, Wellspring’s CEO, said, “The CrunchBase partnership continues our commitment to integrating with high-value data providers, delivering information and competitive intelligence that is critical for a comprehensive innovation process.
CrunchBase provides timely and invaluable investment data that our clients require. Connecting with CrunchBase, and other data partners in a unified system enables our clients to reach well-informed decisions quickly.”
CrunchBase’s platform provides access to unique information to track the latest funding, tap into buy signals, and discover disruptive companies. The platform delivers market insights to millions of users and businesses around the world. The CrunchBase dataset is constantly expanding through contributions from start-ups, investment firms, and a network of global partners.
Jager McConnell, CEO of CrunchBase, added, “We are thrilled to work with Wellspring to help their clients make the most informed decisions and discover the latest deals and technology. Our clients can now utilize Wellspring to enhance their workflow and processes for a truly collaborative environment.”
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About Wellspring
Wellspring is the leader in software solutions for tech scouting, corporate venturing, tech transfer, and intellectual property management. More than 500 organizations worldwide, ranging in size from 10 to more than 100,000 employees, use Wellspring software to accelerate their innovation programs. Wellspring’s clients include Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium-sized companies, hospitals, government agencies, and universities. The company also owns Flintbox, the world’s largest online exchange for early-stage technologies. For further information, please visit www.wellspring.com.
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