Cyndx Finder allows you to apply filters either before or after running a search. We recommend starting your search without filters and adding them as you refine your results. This approach ensures you don’t accidentally exclude relevant companies that you would expect to see.
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Refine by Location
You can filter your Finder search by location by selecting only one category from the following options: global region, country, state, or exact location, either before or after running the search. Click on the location pin icon
and a pop-out box will appear with two tabs: Geographic Location and Exact Location.
A. Geographic Location
Click on one category from the tabs shown—global region, country, or state—and a dropdown will appear. You can start typing to narrow down the list. Click on the checkbox to add one or more options within that category. This means that if you choose to filter by country, for example, you can select one or multiple countries, but not from other categories like state, global region, or exact location.
Example: How do I find targets in Latin America?
Select Latin America under the Global Region dropdown. This will include Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. If you are specifically looking for Mexico, you will need to add that as a Country Filter in a separate search run.
B. Exact Location
Begin typing in the address tab and select the exact or closest match from the suggestions that appear below. The default maximum distance is 250 miles, but you can adjust this to your preference, including switching from miles to kilometers. Once you're satisfied with your selection, click outside the box to apply it as a filter. If you already have an existing location filter, the new one will override it.
Filter by Company Details
Click on the filter icon
, and a pop-out box will appear, displaying filters grouped by company info, employee count, company age, financials, featured filters, and funding stage. You can select multiple filters across these categories. Don’t forget to click 'Done' and rerun the search to apply the selected filters. To show all options in a category, don't select anything. To exclude one option, select all others and leave the one you want to exclude unselected. If you’ve selected a filter you no longer want, simply click it again to unselect, or click 'Clear All' if you want to start over or try a different set of filters.
Company Info Filters
The following filters refer to:
Private: All private companies, with or without tagged relationships to other companies.
Private Parent: Private companies with subsidiaries.
Private Subsidiary: Private companies that are subsidiaries of a parent company.
Public: All public companies, with or without subsidiaries.
Public Parent: Public companies with subsidiaries.
Employee Count Filter
Select from the ranges listed here. You can choose multiple filters to cover the desired range. For example, to find companies with 1-100 employees, select the first three options to cover the entire range.
Company Age Filter
Click the box to enter your desired company age in years. If you don’t want to set a maximum age (e.g., looking for companies founded more than 3 years ago), input 3 in the minimum age and leave the maximum age blank, then click 'Done' to apply. You can also check the 'Include Unknown' box to ensure you don't miss any companies with incomplete details.
Financials Filter
Select from the ranges listed here, which can be applied for both private and public companies, and choose multiple filters to cover the desired range. For example, to find companies with revenues below 50M, select the first three options. You can also check the 'Unknown' box to include companies with incomplete details.
Public Company Financials
You can enter specific amount ranges for the last twelve months (LTM) in each public company financial filter. Set your exact desired minimum and maximum amounts, as the values are not formatted in millions or thousands. For example, to look for companies with less than $1B EBITDA (LTM), enter 1,000,000,000 in the maximum field and leave the minimum field blank, then click 'Done' to apply. To exclude negative values, set the minimum amount to 0. You can also check the 'Include Unknown' box to ensure you don’t miss companies with incomplete details.
Featured Filters
Select the desired filters you want to apply to your search results from the featured filters defined below:
Some of these filters will be applied as tags in each company row of your results.
is projected to raise: “P2R” is a Cyndx proprietary algorithm that utilizes machine learning to predict when private companies are likely to raise additional capital. You will have the ability to run a Finder search that only returns companies who are Projected to Raise within your desired search space.
For additional information, check our P2R whitepaper.
Filed for bankruptcy: identify companies that have initiated bankruptcy proceedings.
with financials: find companies with financial information.
is SPAC: find special purpose acquisition companies or blank check companies.
has Fairness Opinion: identify companies or transactions where a fairness opinion has been issued.
is an intermediary: strategically align with key players in the market, making it easier to navigate complex transactions, secure funding, or understand the competitive landscape.
is Investor: narrow down search results to focus specifically on investors, such as venture capital firms, private equity firms, angel investors, or corporate venture arms.
is Acquired: identifies companies that have been acquired by another entity, whether through a merger, buyout, or other acquisition processes.
No sponsor backing: focus on standalone entities or those operating without direct financial, strategic, or institutional support.
Funding Stage Filters
Select one or more funding stages that you are looking for in a company below:
Angel: Early investment from individuals, such as friends, family, or angel investors, including pre-seed and seed.
Corporate: Investments made by established companies in startups for strategic purposes, known as Corporate Venture Capital.
Debt: Loans or credit that must be repaid with interest, without giving up equity. This includes debt financing and post-IPO debt.
Early Stage: Series A and B funding rounds, focused on scaling the business and expanding into new markets.
Equity: Raising capital by selling company shares to investors, often seen in post-IPO equity financing.
Late Stage: Series C funding and beyond, aimed at expansion, acquisitions, or preparing for an IPO.
Misc: Other types of funding, such as grants or crowdfunding, including PPP loans.
Recap: Restructuring a company’s debt and equity to ensure financial stability.
Unknown: Companies with no disclosed funding stage or history.
Example:
I want to find companies that have received initial investment but are still strong candidates for early-stage investment. I already know they have received seed funding, so I will include the following funding stage range in my search: from 'Angel' to 'Early Stage.' This will exclude companies with more significant funding or late-stage investments
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