At a glance
| Feature | Datapile | OpenVC |
|---|---|---|
| Investor types covered | Angels + VCs + family offices | VC firms (angel coverage limited) |
| Individual partner contacts | Included on paid tier | Paid tier feature |
| Angel investor coverage | Large database | Limited — VC-focused |
| Family office coverage | Included | Limited |
| Pricing | $49–$99/mo flat | Free tier + paid tier |
| Geographic coverage | 150+ countries | Global, with US/EU emphasis |
Who OpenVC is best for
OpenVC is best for founders doing early research who want to browse a free directory of VC firms by sector and stage, before they're ready to start outreach.
Pros
- Genuinely useful free tier for early research
- Community-maintained, regularly updated
- Clean UI for browsing VC firms by sector and stage
- Easy starting point before serious outreach
Cons
- VC-focused — lighter on angel and family-office coverage
- Individual partner contacts gated to paid plans
- Smaller overall investor universe than broader databases
- Lighter international coverage outside US/EU
Who Datapile is best for
Datapile is best when you're actively running a fundraise and need verified individual contact data for partners and principals — and want angels and family offices in the same tool, not just VCs.
Pros
- Angels and family offices included alongside VCs
- Verified individual contacts (not just firm-level)
- Stronger coverage of emerging markets
- All stage/sector/geography filters in one tool
Cons
- No unlimited free browsing tier
- Costs slightly more than OpenVC's paid plan
Pricing
OpenVC offers a free browsing tier; paid plans add export and individual contact features (check openvc.app for current pricing). Datapile is $49/month for full access including verified contact emails, LinkedIn URLs and angel/family-office coverage.
The bottom line
OpenVC is a great free starting point for browsing VC firms. Datapile is the right step up once you need to reach actual people — especially angels, family offices and international investors that OpenVC covers less heavily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OpenVC really free?
Which has more investors?
Can I find angel investors on OpenVC?
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AngelMatch is a focused database of angel investors with strong US coverage. Narrower scope than broader investor databases.