What the Data Connector Does
The PrivCo data connector enables private company data to be securely delivered into your Microsoft 365 tenant and made available to Microsoft Copilot.
Data Push
PrivCo pushes pre-agreed company data into your Microsoft tenant through the Microsoft Copilot data connector.
Knowledge Graph
Microsoft builds a knowledge graph from this data within your tenant, making it searchable and accessible.
Enriched Answers
Users query Microsoft Copilot and receive enriched answers that incorporate PrivCo's U.S. private company intelligence.
How Users Benefit
Once the connector is active and the knowledge graph is built
Ask Natural Questions
Ask Copilot questions about U.S. private companies in plain language
Enrich Prompts
Enrich Copilot prompts with PrivCo company context automatically
Grounded Answers
Receive answers grounded in PrivCo's structured company data
Enterprise-Grade Integration
Built for security, compliance, and seamless workflow integration
End-to-End Setup Workflow
Follow these five steps to enable the PrivCo data connector with Microsoft Copilot
Client Prerequisites
Before beginning setup, ensure you have:
- Microsoft Copilot licenses enabled for your organization
- Client administrator approval for tenant access by PrivCo
Tenant Registration with PrivCo
The client administrator registers their Microsoft tenant by granting admin consent using the following URL:
Admin Consent URL:
https://login.microsoftonline.com/e2f8b68e-6edf-4d86-9639-17fba89ab099/adminconsent?client_id=c50bb50e-1e5a-4408-9f31-91cf81d59528Security Note: This step allows PrivCo to securely connect to your tenant. Only tenant administrators can grant this consent.
PrivCo Connector Setup
The PrivCo team handles the technical configuration:
- The PrivCo team configures the Microsoft Copilot data connector
- Pre-agreed company datasets are prepared and validated
- PrivCo pushes the approved company data into your Microsoft tenant
Knowledge Graph Creation
Microsoft processes the data within your tenant:
- Microsoft processes the incoming data
- A knowledge graph is built inside your tenant
- Data becomes available for Copilot grounding
Copilot Agent & Instructions
Final configuration within Microsoft Copilot:
- Set up a Copilot agent (or instructions) within Microsoft Copilot
- Instructions guide Copilot to utilize PrivCo data when answering relevant questions
Setup Complete
After setup is complete:
- PrivCo company data is available natively in Microsoft Copilot
- Users can ask natural-language questions about U.S. private companies
- Copilot responses are enriched with PrivCo's trusted private market intelligence
Company Data Available from PrivCo
The specific data shared is pre-agreed between your organization and PrivCo
Core Company Information
- Company name
- Business description
- Website
- City and state
- Industry classification
Financial & Performance
- Revenue estimates
- Employee count
- Financial performance indicators
- Valuation data
- Growth metrics
Funding & Investment
- Funding history
- Investment rounds
- Investor information
- Funding amounts
- Ownership structure
M&A Activity
- M&A activity and status
- Acquisition history
- Divestiture records
- Transaction details
- Strategic partnerships
Example Use Cases
How teams use PrivCo data in Microsoft Copilot
Deal Research
Researching a private company before a deal, partnership, or sales engagement
"Tell me about Company X's recent funding and M&A activity"
Ownership Context
Understanding ownership, funding, or M&A context for strategic planning
"What is the ownership structure of Company Y?"
Quick Summaries
Quickly summarizing a company without switching tools or leaving your workflow
"Summarize Company Z's business and financials"
Market Analysis
Analyzing private market trends and identifying opportunities in specific sectors
"Show me fintech companies with $50M+ revenue"
Competitive Intelligence
Understanding competitive landscape and tracking competitor activity
"Compare financials of our top 3 competitors"
Investment Decisions
Making faster, better-informed investment decisions with comprehensive data
"What's the valuation history of Company A?"