Investor Database — VCs & Angels Directory
A curated, practical index of databases and directories founders use to discover venture firms, angel groups, and individual investors. Skim the table, pick what fits your stage/region, then build a tight target list.
Notes
- Prices and access change. Always check the linked pricing/about pages for the current terms.
- "Best for" is a quick heuristic to help you shortlist.
Master Directory
| Platform | Type | Annual Cost | Database Size | Coverage & Focus | Best For | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PitchBook | Paid data platform | $20,000-$70,000 | 3.5M companies | Global private markets (VC/PE), deals, investors, funds, exits | Deep market mapping, diligence | pitchbook.com |
| Crunchbase Pro | Paid data platform | $588-$24,000 | 230M+ profiles | Broad startup/company & investor database; good for discovery | Solo founders & small teams doing quick investor discovery | about.crunchbase.com |
| Dealroom | Paid data platform | €395/mo+ | Global coverage | Global startup & investor intelligence (strong Europe coverage) | EU-focused prospecting; early-stage teams on a budget | dealroom.co |
| CB Insights | Paid data platform | $60,000+ | Tech-focused | Tech market intelligence, investors, sectors, signals | Corporate/late-stage research; category analysis | cbinsights.com |
| Tracxn | Paid data platform | Quote-based | Curated lists | Startup & investor research; curated lists by theme/geo | Thematic prospecting (by sector/geo) | tracxn.com |
| OpenVC | Free/community | Free | 5,000+ investors | Directory of VC firms with filters; cold outreach platform | Building targeted VC lists & sending high‑quality cold emails | openvc.app |
| Signal (NFX) | Free/community | Free | 18,830+ investors | Curated lists and investor profiles by sector/stage with warm‑intro paths | Finding relevant investors + intro routes | signal.nfx.com |
| Landscape | Reputation intel | Free+ | VC reviews | Founder reviews/ratings of funds; additional tools to analyze startups | Qualifying funds beyond the website pitch | landscape.vc |
| Gust | Angels platform | Free+ | Angel groups | Match with angel groups & VCs; searchable investor directory | Systematic outreach to angel groups | gust.com |
| F6S | Angels platform | Free | Large community | Large community to research & connect with angels, groups, and funds | Discovering angel groups & programs by region | f6s.com |
| Angel Investment Network | Angels platform | Freemium | Country-specific | Country‑specific portals connecting startups with individual angels | Casting a wider net to individual angels | angelinvestmentnetwork.us |
| Angel Capital Association | Association directory | Free | US & beyond | Filterable directory of member angel groups and platforms | Finding legitimate local angel groups | angelcapitalassociation.org/directory |
| Invest Europe | Association directory | Free | EU coverage | Public "Find an Investor" tool by sector, stage, country | Identifying EU VCs & growth investors | investeurope.eu |
| BVCA | Association directory | Free | UK coverage | Search UK PE/VC member firms (GPs, LPs, etc.) | UK coverage & validation | bvca.co.uk |
| UKBAA | Association directory | Free | UK angels | Directory of UK angel networks, syndicates & ecosystem orgs | UK angel groups by focus/region | ukbaa.org.uk |
| AVCA | Association directory | Public info | Africa | Pan‑African private‑capital association; member directories | Africa‑focused investors & co‑investors | avca.africa |
| Foundersuite | Founder tool | Free+ | 216,000 investors | CRM sits on investor directory with contact info; "Get Intro" feature | Running an organized outreach process | foundersuite.com |
| Visible Connect | Founder tool | Free+ | Growing | Public investor profiles searchable; integrates to fundraising CRM | Lightweight list‑building + updates | connect.visible.vc |
| CTVC Climate Capital | Sector-specific | Free | Climate investors | Interactive map/database of climate investors across stages & types | Climate & transition‑tech fundraising | ctvc.co |
Quick Start Guide
1. Define Your Scope
- Stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A+
- Check size: $25K-$100K, $100K-$1M, $1M+
- Geography: Local, national, global
- Sector: Generalist vs. vertical-specific
2. Build Your Target List
- Start free: Use OpenVC and Signal NFX for initial filtering
- Add depth: Consider Crunchbase Pro for comprehensive coverage
- Validate fit: Check Landscape for founder reviews
- Organize: Use Foundersuite or Visible for CRM tracking
3. Diversify Your Approach
- Angel groups: ACA, UKBAA, Gust for systematic angel outreach
- VC firms: OpenVC/Signal for focused institutional lists
- Regional coverage: Use association directories for local validation
4. Track Everything
- Contact information and investment criteria
- Interaction history and follow-up dates
- Pipeline status and outcome tracking
- Update records weekly for best results
Always verify current pricing and access requirements directly with each platform, as terms change frequently.
