Company
Date Published
Author
Alex MacCaw
Word count
374
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Two new APIs, Person API and Company API, have been launched in a private beta to provide detailed social and company information based on email addresses and domain names, respectively. The Person API retrieves social profiles and data linked to an email address, while the Company API offers company-related information such as employee count and funding details. Both APIs operate using REST and JSON, allowing easy access via curl commands or language-specific bindings. These tools are designed for various applications, including customer analytics, sales optimization, and fraud prevention by identifying high-value subscribers and providing social context for email addresses. The data is sourced through extensive web indexing, akin to a specialized search engine for individuals and companies. The APIs represent initial steps in a broader mission to equip businesses with comprehensive data tools for customer analysis, geolocation, and more, allowing them to concentrate on developing outstanding products.