CB Insights introduces the industry’s inaugural AI agent workforce for M&A, partnerships, competitive analysis…

CB Insights has introduced a groundbreaking development in the field of market intelligence – the Team of Agents. This innovative AI workforce is specifically designed to provide business leaders with continuous external intelligence to support strategic decision-making. This team of specialists, consisting of 11 purpose-built agents, is dedicated to delivering insights, translating data into actionable steps, and facilitating smart decisions by offering the essential external intelligence layer needed for enterprises to effectively compete in areas such as business development, investments, partnerships, go-to-market strategies, and competitive intelligence.

Unlike conventional AI assistants that may struggle with understanding business context and lack access to reliable external data, CB Insights’ agents are equipped to provide validated intelligence and data science on over 10 million companies and 1,500 tech markets. These specialists understand the intricate demands of various strategic business functions, enabling them to support enterprises in streamlining workflows and accelerating decision-making processes across research, due diligence, briefings, and more – ultimately saving valuable time.

One satisfied client, Bethany Boutin from Evernorth Health Services, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group, shared her positive experience with the Scouting Report Agent, emphasizing its time-saving benefits and its ability to provide valuable insights for quick responses to clients.

CEO of CB Insights, Manlio Carrelli, highlighted the significance of having specialized agents that are tailored to specific business needs and possess access to accurate external intelligence. He emphasized the evolution from generic AI assistants to purpose-built intelligence operatives, each serving as an expert in their field to drive informed decision-making.

To address the gap in external market intelligence that is often required for strategic decisions, CB Insights’ Team of Agents offers a range of specialized agents, including the Acquisition Hunter, Business Relationship Analyst, ChatCBI, Commercial Due Diligence Accelerator, Competitive Sentinel, Deep Analyst, Earnings Analyst, Partner and New Business Finder, Personal Briefing, Sales Account Planner, and Scouting Report. These agents are powered by the proprietary Business Graph, a comprehensive and continuously validated dataset that covers various aspects of global business activities, ensuring reliable and accurate insights for clients.

Carrelli emphasized the importance of high-quality data input to ensure the effectiveness of AI output, highlighting the Team of Agents’ reliance on double-verified intelligence derived from unique datasets and proprietary data science. This approach enables enterprises to make confident decisions based on insights provided by the agents.

The Team of Agents is designed for seamless integration into enterprise operations, with compatibility across multiple platforms where strategic work takes place. From native integration with CB Insights’ Strategy Terminal to Microsoft 365 Copilot integration and Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatibility, these agents can effortlessly be incorporated into existing workflows and applications to enhance productivity and decision-making processes. By leveraging the power of CB Insights’ Team of Agents, enterprises can gain a competitive edge in the market by accessing valuable external intelligence tailored to their specific business requirements.