CB Insights VS HttpMaster

• Comprehensive Data
  CB Insights offers extensive data on private companies, industries, and investment trends, giving users access to a vast amount of detailed and up-to-date information.
• Advanced Analytics
  The platform provides sophisticated analytical tools that allow users to conduct in-depth research, performance benchmarking, and predictive modeling.
• User-Friendly Interface
  The platform is designed with a user-friendly interface that makes it easier for users to navigate through large amounts of data and find relevant information quickly.
• Custom Reports
  CB Insights offers the ability to generate customized reports based on specific criteria, enabling tailored insights for business decisions.
• Expert Insights
  The platform includes expert analysis and insights, which can help users understand broader industry trends and the implications of specific data points.
• Real-Time Updates
  CB Insights provides real-time updates, ensuring that users have access to the latest information and trends in their industry.

Possible disadvantages

• High Cost
  The subscription fees for CB Insights can be quite expensive, which may be prohibitive for smaller businesses or startups with limited budgets.
• Complexity
  Due to the vast amount of data and advanced features, there can be a steep learning curve for new users to fully utilize the platform's capabilities.
• Limited Public Company Data
  While CB Insights excels in private company data, its coverage and depth of information on publicly traded companies may not be as comprehensive.
• Data Overload
  The extensive data available can sometimes be overwhelming, making it challenging for users to filter out the noise and focus on the most pertinent information.
• Dependent on Data Accuracy
  The platform's value is heavily dependent on the accuracy and timeliness of its data, and any lapses in data quality can affect decision-making.

• HttpMaster project to store complete definition of API calls in one single place
• Broad set of http properties
• Dynamic parameters to simulate variations of input data or create global API values
• Response data validation with logical expressions
• Request chaining to use data from previous request with the next request
• Extensive data upload support, including 'multipart/form-data'
• Request data builder for creating request body with an optional dynamic parameters
• Request item execution with detailed progress monitoring
• Execution groups to create batches of requests
• Comprehensive execution data review and management
• Basic request tool
• Command line interface
• OpenAPI import
• Prepare cURL commands

Anand Sanwal, CEO & Co-Founder of CB Insights, Keynote

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• Are there still new hedge funds (other asset management firms) being started?

  For tech startups, there are sources like techcrunch.com or even cbinsights.com, etc. However, I haven't been able to find a comprehensive list of new hedge funds that have been started in the past few years. Source: almost 5 years ago

Tracking HttpMaster since Mar 2021.