Getting Started
Getting Started
Learn how to use the AI-powered Company Research Agent
Getting Started
This guide will help you start using the Company Research & Analysis Agent to gather comprehensive company information using AI agents.
Prerequisites
- An Apify account
- API token from your Apify account (if using programmatically)
- Google API key for the Gemini model
- Python 3.8 or later
Installation
1. Install Required Packages
2. Set Up Environment Variables
Create a .env
file in your project root:
Quick Start
Using the Web Interface
- Visit the actor page
- Click “Try for Free” or “Use with Custom Data”
- Enter a company domain (e.g.,
apple.com
) - Click “Start”
- Wait for the AI agents to complete their research
Using Python
Understanding Results
The agent provides two types of output:
1. Comprehensive Report
A detailed report containing:
- Company overview
- Products and services
- Market presence
- Key personnel
- Financial metrics
- Recent developments
2. Structured Data
Raw data including:
- LinkedIn profile data
- PitchBook investment data
- Crunchbase company data
- Recent news articles
- Funding analysis
AI Agent Roles
The system uses three specialized AI agents:
-
Research Specialist
- Gathers company information
- Uses multiple data sources
- Validates data accuracy
-
Data Analyst
- Processes raw data
- Identifies patterns
- Extracts insights
-
Report Writer
- Structures information
- Highlights key findings
- Creates clear reports
Next Steps
- Learn about configuration options
- Explore usage examples
- Read the API reference
- Understand the architecture
The AI agents work together to provide comprehensive research. Each agent specializes in a specific aspect of the research process, ensuring high-quality results.