Pitchbook
PitchBook is a leading financial data and software company specializing in comprehensive data, research, and insights across global capital markets. Founded in 2007 by John Gabbert, the company offers a dynamic suite of products designed to assist investors in making informed decisions. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, PitchBook has expanded its global presence with offices in London, New York, San Francisco, and Singapore. In 2016, PitchBook became a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc., further enhancing its capabilities in the private equity data market. As of 2024, the company employs over 3,000 professionals worldwide.
Product Overview
PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning the global capital markets. Founded in 2007 by John Gabbert, PitchBook offers a suite of products designed to support decision-making in private equity and other markets. The company serves clients in the financial services industry, including those involved with public and private market investments. In October 2016, PitchBook was acquired by Morningstar.
Features
- Cloud-based platform offering access to a database of private-market companies, deals, and funds
- Supports sourcing, due diligence, and benchmarking workflows
- Connects to Microsoft Excel through an add-in
- Publishes analyst reports and news output used by financial media
- Released a mobile app in 2017
- Introduced indices combining public and private-company constituents
- Integrated with OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise for enhanced data retrieval
- Acquired Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) from Standard & Poor's in 2022 to strengthen private debt data offerings
Company Details
- Headquarters
- 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States
- Founded
- 2007
- Type
- Legal Tech Vendor
- Founders
- John Gabbert