Methods for tracking venture capital deals and valuations using publicly available data.
You do not need a $20,000 PitchBook subscription to track VC deals. Much of the data is available publicly if you know where to look.
Free Deal Tracking Sources
SEC Form D filings (mandatory for US fundraising)
Crunchbase free tier (announced rounds only)
TechCrunch and sector press
Accelerator demo day announcements
Companies House (UK) and equivalent registries
Building a Deal Flow Dashboard
Combine these sources with GitDealFlow's signal tracking to build a complete picture. The free sources tell you what already happened. GitDealFlow tells you what is about to happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are SEC Form D filings public?
Yes. Form D filings are public records filed with the SEC whenever a company raises money under Regulation D exemptions. They include the amount raised and the date, though not the valuation.
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