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Explorer User Guide

Get started querying | User guide | Custom queries and exports | Dimensions | Dashboards

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Written by Camron Simione
Updated over a week ago

This guide covers how to use Explorer, build custom queries to leverage Cyndx data, and get more out of your lists.

Cyndx's powerful BI Explorer tool allows you direct, uninhibited access to the most comprehensive dataset of private company information available anywhere. Create custom queries to quickly identify and track what’s happening in the spaces most relevant to you.

Navigate to Cyndx Explorer

  1. Click on the 'Finder' tab on the main Cyndx platform.

  2. On the upper left of your screen you'll see a lightning bolt icon and the option to click 'Explorer' next to it.

    • Clicking 'Explorer' will redirect you to our Explorer tool

  3. Or go straight to the platform at explorer.cyndx.com/login and sign in.

Step 1: Select the Table you wish to query

In Explorer you will find four tables to choose from in order to begin your query. To start a query you must select one of the following tables:

  1. Acquirers - Table that lists out acquirers in the dataset. An acquirer is defined as an entity that has made at least one acquisition. This table will reveal dimensions attributed to acquiring entities.
    ​ Learn more: Acquirers tables

  1. Companies - Table that lists out ALL COMPANIES in the dataset. For a comprehensive drill down of our entire database and the dimensions attributed to companies, this will be a common table to start your query.
    ​ Learn more: Companies tables

  2. Investors - Table that lists out investors in the dataset. An investor is defined as an entity that has made at least one investment. This table will reveal dimensions attributed to investing entities.
    ​ Learn more: Investors tables

From here, you will see a list of all tables. 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.

Helpful Hint: 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. See "Creating Lists" in Finder User Guide

Step 3: Set Filters as the parameters of your query

Adding filters to your Explorer query allows you to accurately reveal your chosen dimensions and specify your search. Filtering is a key component in narrowing your query to the results that are relevant to you based on your criteria. There are multiple routes to adding filters to your query. Filters allow you to narrow the scope of your query by parameters such as geography, a window of time, a contact information, or more.

Adding a filter simultaneously with the dimension added:

  1. Click on a dimension you'd like to add to your query.

  2. Click on the three-dot menu located next to your selected dimension.

  3. A drop down will appear. Click 'Add filter'.

  4. Filter is now added to the Filters section.

  5. Select the operator and add a field you'd like included or excluded from your query.

Adding a filter after you selected all your dimensions:

  1. In the 'Filters' drop down click on 'Add filter'.

  2. A search bar will appear. Type in the dimension(s) you wish to filter around.

  3. Click on the searched dimension.

  4. Select the operator and add a field you'd like included or excluded from your query.

In the example shown below, I am filtering a list of Private Equity acquirers who have made acquisitions after a certain date.
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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.

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