A developer is showcasing a new startup research site intended as a free alternative to Crunchbase. In a “Show HN” post, the creator says Crunchbase costs $49 per month and can be expensive for users who are not angel investors or venture capital firms. The new site, described as Grokipedia, aims to produce Crunchbase-like profiles of startups.
According to the posts, the system uses custom AI agent pipelines to research startups by cross-referencing public sources. The gathered information is then compiled into detailed profiles that are published on the site. The creator states that measures are in place to reduce hallucinations, and that the site includes a reporting feature so users can flag inaccuracies.
The posts also note that some profiles may appear “wonky” or incomplete due to a rendering bug, which the developer says is being addressed. The creator indicates the site currently has only a small number of profiles and is seeking feedback on whether users want more coverage before expanding further.
