PitchBook (for VCs) vs ScoutedByTed
PitchBook is the most comprehensive private market database. ScoutedByTed is a thesis-matched signal monitor. One gives you everything — the other gives you what matters to your fund.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | PitchBook (for VCs) | ScoutedByTed |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Comprehensive private market database with analytics, comps, and alerts | AI agent delivering thesis-matched scored deal flow daily |
| Primary use | Research, due diligence, market mapping, LP reporting | Proactive deal sourcing via daily scored signal monitoring |
| Sourcing approach | You build screens, set alerts, and search by criteria | Ted monitors signals and delivers scored matches to your inbox |
| Signal types | Funding events, valuations, financials, comparable data | Hiring patterns, tech adoption, founder moves, funding, product traction, market shifts |
| Thesis alignment | Filter-based — you define criteria manually | AI-driven — Ted learns your thesis and scores signals contextually |
| Time to value | Weeks to set up screens and train team | Days — describe your thesis and signals start arriving |
| Pricing | $24,000-$48,000/yr per seat | $999-$2,999/mo (team access on Enterprise) |
Where PitchBook (for VCs) Wins
Unmatched data depth
PitchBook has the deepest private market dataset available — valuations, cap tables, fund performance, comparable transactions. Nothing else comes close for research.
Due diligence and comps
When you are deep in diligence, PitchBook's comparable deal data, financial metrics, and market sizing tools are essential and not something a signal monitor replaces.
LP reporting and fund analytics
PitchBook serves the full fund lifecycle — sourcing, diligence, portfolio monitoring, and LP reporting. ScoutedByTed focuses only on sourcing.
Where ScoutedByTed Wins
Thesis-matched scoring
PitchBook alerts match your filters. Ted scores every signal against your actual investment thesis and explains the relevance. The difference is precision vs. volume.
Emerging signals before the database
PitchBook records events after they happen. Ted detects hiring surges, tech adoption, and founder moves — the leading indicators that predict what PitchBook will report next quarter.
Email-first, not platform-first
PitchBook requires daily platform usage. Ted delivers scored deal flow to your inbox. Your team reviews in 15-30 minutes without logging into another tool.
Cost for sourcing-only use
If you are using PitchBook primarily for sourcing, you are paying $24K-$48K/yr per seat for a fraction of the platform. Ted delivers better sourcing signals for less.
Cost Comparison
PitchBook (for VCs)
ScoutedByTed
Choose PitchBook (for VCs) If...
- You need PitchBook for due diligence, comps, and LP reporting — not just sourcing
- Your fund requires deep financial data and valuation benchmarks
- You use PitchBook across the entire investment lifecycle and get value beyond sourcing
Choose ScoutedByTed If...
- You are paying for PitchBook but mainly use it for sourcing alerts
- You want to catch companies before they have a PitchBook profile or funding event
- Your team does not have time to build and maintain PitchBook screens
- You want a dedicated sourcing layer that complements PitchBook's research capabilities
See the difference for yourself.
Book a call and we will walk through your specific thesis.