Cyndx's powerful BI Explorer tool allows you direct, uninhibited access to the most comprehensive dataset of private company information available anywhere:

Build unlimited queries from Cyndx's massive dataset of private company information and save them as charts
Customize Finder lists with any relevant data fields available in our dataset
Track what's happening in the spaces most important to you through your customized Dashboard view
One touch save, share and export capabilities

Schedule a meeting with our Support team here for more information on our Explorer tool and query building.

In this article, we will take you through a guided tour of Explorer with step-by-step instructions to get started. Visit our Explorer Help Center for more information.

Welcome to Explorer! Let us show you around.

Jump straight to a topic on this page:

Watch Intro to Explorer video
How to access Explorer
Building a new query from tables: What's on the page
A step-by-step guide to building queries from tables
Step 1: Select the Table you wish to query
Step 2: Choose the Dimensions you wish to display

Step 3: Set Filters as the parameters of your query

Step 4: Save, Share or Export your query

Watch "Intro to Cyndx Explorer" video

How to access Explorer

Navigate to Explorer, select New from the top Navigation bar, and choose the option to Query from tables in the dropdown.

Building a new query from tables: What's on the page

On the left hand side, you will see the tables available to from.
A table is a collection of related data held in a table format within a database. It consists of columns and rows.
- Acquirers - Table that lists out acquirers in the dataset
- Companies - Table that lists out companies in the dataset
- Concepts (coming soon) - Information on concept trends
- Investors - Table that lists out investors in the dataset
To the right, you will see query results and options:
- Filters - Filters allow you to set the parameters of your query by choosing a smaller part of the data set and using that subset for viewing or analysis
  - Also see Lists and Finder search
- Charts - Charts allow you to view and analyze the data in an easy to understand format
  - Also see additional export options
- Results - Explore the results of your query
Top buttons:
- Run query - Hit this button to run your query
- Save chart - Save your results in your space
- Copy query - Quickly share your query with teammates
- Industry lookup - Reveals a list of all industry classifications
- Reset - Clear all changes you have made to the query space

Get Started: A step-by-step guide to building queries from tables

Step 1: Select the Table you wish to query

Acquirers
Companies
Concepts
Investors

From here, you will see a list of all tables within. Hover over to reveal a brief description of what's included. Each table will drop down further to expose all dimensions (fields) available.

Step 2: Choose the Dimensions you wish to display

Click on any dimension to add to the desired field under the Results section.
In this example, we have added the Company Name.

Note: You may also start by selecting a List (saved in Finder) or run a Finder search from the Filters section to center your query, and select the desired dimensions to display. Drop down the Filters to see more options.

Step 3: Set Filters as the parameters of your query

Filters allow you to narrow the scope of your query by parameters such as geography, a window of time, a contact title, or more.

In this example, we are filtering for companies in the biopharmaceutical space that are Projected to Raise.

Step 4: Save, Share or Export your query

Once you have created and run your query, you may want to return to it later.
At the top right of the screen, you will see the option to Save your chart to your own space, or hit the Copy Link icon to share with teammates. Or to download, see Export options below.

To save your chart, hit Save Chart, name it, and select the Space in which you would like it to appear.

Also see:
How to create, edit, delete an Explorer chart
How to save a chart to a space or dashboard