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VCbacked vs Apollo

Compare VCbacked's curated venture-backed startup database with Apollo's broad contact database for targeted outbound campaigns.

At a glance

Annual cost

VC
$79/month or $299/year
A
$1,188–$4,788+ per year

Focus

VC
Recently funded startups
A
General B2B contacts

Data curation

VC
Manual verification
A
Automated aggregation

Platform comparison

Startup focus

VCbacked
95%
Apollo
25%

Data accuracy

VCbacked
90%
Apollo
70%

Cost efficiency

VCbacked
95%
Apollo
60%

Detailed comparison

CapabilityVCbackedApollo
Annual price$79/month or $299/year$1,188–$4,788+ per year
Startup focusRecently funded companies onlyGeneral business database
Funding dataDetailed funding roundsLimited funding info
Contact verificationManual verificationAutomated collection
Export limitsUnlimitedCredit-based limits
Data freshnessMonthly updatesContinuous but unverified
Decision-maker focusFounders and C-levelAll contacts
Setup complexityInstant accessComplex configuration

When to choose VCbacked

  • You need curated startup leads with recent funding activity.
  • Quality over quantity is your priority.
  • You want verified founder and decision-maker contacts.
  • You need funding context for better personalization.

When to choose Apollo

  • You need broad contact coverage across all industries.
  • You have complex sales sequences and CRM integrations.
  • You need advanced sales intelligence features.
  • You have a large team requiring extensive collaboration tools.

Why choose VCbacked

Curated startup focus

Every company in our database has raised venture capital, ensuring high-intent prospects.

Funding intelligence

Know exactly when companies raised money and how much for perfect timing.

Verified contacts

Manually verified founder emails, not scraped data.

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