Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the PitchBook Explorer

General

What is PitchBook Explorer?

PitchBook Explorer is a tool for analyzing company data, market trends, and performing advanced clustering analysis.

What data is available?

The platform includes company information such as valuations, employee counts, industry classifications, and historical data.

Features

What analysis tools are available?

- Company search and filtering
- Industry summaries and performance metrics
- AI-powered company analysis
- Advanced clustering with multiple algorithms
- Market segment analysis
- Competitor identification
- Growth and valuation predictions

What clustering options are available?

- K-means and hierarchical clustering algorithms
- Adjustable feature weights for valuation, employees, industry, growth, and time
- Interactive cluster visualization
- Cluster similarity analysis
- Market segment breakdown
- Filtered cluster insights

How does the AI analysis work?

The AI analysis provides insights including:
- Company overview and description
- Growth indicators
- Risk factors
- SWOT analysis
Analysis can be requested on-demand for any company.

Recent Updates

What's new in clustering?

- Enhanced clustering algorithms with adjustable parameters
- Interactive cluster selection and filtering
- Cluster-specific insights and metrics
- Better visualization and similarity analysis
- Improved market segment analysis

What's new in company analysis?

- On-demand AI analysis
- Better performance metrics
- Enhanced industry summaries
- Improved data visualization
- More accurate filtering