ItemLists Automate

ItemLists Automate streamlines the process of gathering recent fundraising events from Crunchbase, automatically updating Google Sheets daily with key details such as investment type, amount raised, and company information. This workflow enhances efficiency by eliminating manual data entry, ensuring timely access to critical funding insights.

7/8/2025
13 nodes
Complex
schedulecomplexitemlistsgooglesheetssticky noteschedule triggerautomationadvancedapiintegrationcron
Categories:
Schedule TriggeredComplex WorkflowData Processing & Analysis
Integrations:
ItemListsGoogleSheetsSticky NoteSchedule Trigger

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Entrepreneurs looking to track recent fundraising events to identify potential investors or partners.
- Startups wanting to monitor funding activities in their industry to stay competitive.
- Investors seeking to discover new investment opportunities based on recent funding rounds.
- Data Analysts who need to aggregate and analyze fundraising data efficiently.
- Marketing Teams aiming to understand market trends and company growth through funding activities.

Problem Solved

This workflow automates the process of scraping recent fundraising events from Crunchbase and populating that data into Google Sheets. It eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and saves time by providing a streamlined method for tracking investment activities, specifically in the Series A, Series B, and Seed funding categories.

Workflow Steps

  • Schedule Trigger: The workflow is set to run daily at 8 AM, ensuring that users receive the latest funding data without manual intervention.
    2. API Requests: It fetches recent fundraising events from Piloterr using three separate HTTP requests for Series A, Series B, and Seed funding rounds, focusing on events announced within the last 24 hours.
    3. Data Splitting: The results from the API are split into individual records for further processing.
    4. Data Preparation: Each record is enriched with additional details like company name, funding amount, and event links through a series of transformation nodes.
    5. Company Enrichment: The workflow enriches company information by making additional API calls to gather more insights, including LinkedIn URLs and employee counts.
    6. Data Merging: All processed data is merged together to create a comprehensive dataset.
    7. Google Sheets Integration: Finally, the enriched data is appended or updated in a specified Google Sheets document, allowing users to access and analyze the latest funding data easily.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying API Queries: Change the parameters in the HTTP request nodes to adjust the criteria for funding rounds (e.g., different investment types or time frames).
    - Altering Data Mapping: Adjust the mapping in the Google Sheets node to add or remove fields based on specific data needs.
    - Changing Schedule: Update the schedule trigger to run at different times or intervals according to user preferences.
    - Adding Additional Nodes: Integrate further processing or analysis nodes to enhance data insights, such as filtering or additional enrichment from other APIs.
    - Customizing Notifications: Implement notification nodes to alert users via email or messaging apps when new funding data is available.