Picus Capital Cut Deal Evaluation Time by 25% with Crunchbase

"Crunchbase has transformed how we benchmark companies. We’re able to uncover competitors that aren’t visible through standard searches and spot potential follow-on investors by analyzing investment patterns — insights that directly strengthen our diligence process."

Senior Manager, Picus Capital

About Picus Capital

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. Headquartered in Berlin with a global footprint spanning Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, the firm partners with promising internet ventures to build successful, enduring companies.

The Challenge

Before adopting Crunchbase, the Picus Capital team found it difficult to effectively benchmark companies during competitive diligence. Identifying relevant competitors or mapping potential investor networks would involve manual search and fragmented, incomplete data, which slowed evaluations and left potential investment opportunities undiscovered.

The Solution

Crunchbase’s comprehensive coverage of private markets provided two valuable advantages: the ability to uncover competitors not visible through internet searches, and the capability to identify follow-on investors based on investment patterns.

By integrating Crunchbase into its investment workflows, Picus Capital accelerated company research and improved portfolio support. By reducing reliance on fragmented sources, they gained a more centralized view of private companies, cutting research time and enabling faster, more confident due diligence when speed matters most. Timely intelligence allowed the team to offer more proactive support, strengthening relationships and positioning investments within their existing portfolios for long-term success.

Results

With Crunchbase, Picus Capital has:

• Shortened deal evaluation by up to 25%, helping the team conduct faster due diligence.
• Saved 6+ hours per week on company and market research.
• Cut redundant tools and costs, reducing reliance on other platforms like Tracxn.
• Sharpened investment strategies with unique visibility into competitor landscapes and potential follow-on investors.

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