CB Insights vs Dealflow.Africa

CB Insights provides market intelligence, analytics and data science predictions for businesses evaluating technology markets, companies and competitors. It tracks and compares more than 12 million companies across more than 1,600 technology markets, with extensive historical data on funding, acquisitions, hiring, financials, relationships, patents, news and other listed signals. Strategy Terminal uses predictive data science and AI agents to surface signals about private companies, markets and competitors. Browser Analyst examines webpages and can produce scouting reports and SWOT analyses, alongside company, executive, funding, customer, partner and competitor information. Access options include the web, browser extension, iOS and Android apps, APIs and data feeds. Integrations include Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce; data is also distributed through Snowflake Marketplace. CB Insights says its infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, with encryption, audit trails, role-based access, SSO and MFA. Pricing is available on request, and a 10-day trial is listed; there is no free plan.

Dealflow.Africa is a web platform for tracking African startup funding rounds, investors, acquisitions, and ecosystem signals. Its dashboard presents funding rounds, sector breakdowns, country market maps, and company comparisons. The About page describes more than 2,000 funding rounds, over 500 investor profiles, and coverage of more than 20 African countries. The maker says each data point is sourced, verified, and scored for confidence, while funding rounds, acquisitions, and ecosystem signals are captured as they happen. Startups can list a fundraise, connect with verified investors, and request warm introductions. Founders can browse accelerator and incubator programs, apply through the platform, and track applications. The innovation-hub directory includes coworking spaces, startup communities, studios, and government programs. Founder profiles can contain company details, a pitch deck, and fundraising information. The startup page claims more than 1,000 companies, over 50 programs, and investors across more than 30 African countries. Startup access costs nothing and is free forever with no credit card required.