12 common questions

Frequently asked questions

Where the data comes from, how often it is updated, and what you get for $119.95.

Questions and answers

Our collection process for the VCPro Database is both thorough and precise, utilizing the following methods:

  • Questionnaires: We directly engage with venture capital and private equity firms to obtain fresh, accurate data.
  • Online Research: We meticulously review firms' websites, press releases and SEC company filings for detailed investment insights and executives' information.
  • Professional Networking Platforms: LinkedIn and other professional networks serve as valuable resources for verifying personnel and company details.
  • Email Verification Tools: We employ reputable services, including ZeroBounce, EmailListVerify, Verifalia, and Clearout, to ensure the validity of email contacts.
  • Subscriber Contributions: From time to time, we receive valuable contributions from our subscribers, enriching our database with information not previously included.
  • Expert Editing: A seasoned VC researcher oversees the assembly of our database, applying a proprietary methodology that enhances our data's reliability and distinguishes our work from others.

For an in-depth understanding of our editor and practices, please visit our About the Author page.

We update the VCPro Database twice a year, in January and July. The latest update was in July 2026.

The VCPro Database 2026 costs $119.95, and it includes a free update at the next release. It is the most reliable, up-to-date, and affordable venture capital directory of its kind.

For Windows, download the database file from our website, double-click on the file, and follow the installation wizard. To launch the program, double-click the VCPro Database 2026 icon on the desktop or open it from the Programs menu.

For macOS, download the .dmg file, open it, and drag the VCPro Database 2026 folder to Applications. To launch the program, double-click the VCPro Database 2026 icon inside that folder.

Yes. VCPro Database is available in both Windows and macOS formats.

The fastest and most convenient way to purchase the VCPro Database is to order online through our secure order page using your credit card. Order VCPro Database online to get started.

Yes, your credit card information is protected. We partner with Stripe, a globally trusted e-commerce platform, to ensure safe and reliable payment processing. Stripe is a leading technology company offering a comprehensive suite of online payment solutions and financial services for businesses of all sizes. Your card details are never stored on our servers.

Visit our Customer List to view who has already purchased our database, and check out the Customer Testimonials to read about their experiences and opinions regarding our product.

We have been publishing VCPro Database, the world's first downloadable venture capital directory, since 1998.

Your company must be a venture capital or private equity firm investing in unlisted companies to be included in our database. You can add your firm to our database for free.

A full refund is available if you are not completely satisfied with the database within one week of purchase, or if the database file could not be installed. Please download the fully functional trial version of VCPro Database before purchase.

No. We have been an industry leader since 1998, and sell our proprietary venture capital database under the name VCPro Database only.

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29th edition · updated July 2026

VCPro Database 2026

$119.95

One-time purchase. Free annual update in January 2027.

7,670+ VC and PE profiles with executive contacts, filters, and export — working offline on Windows and macOS.