Company lists · Data refreshed October 2026

Top 25 Business intelligence and research firms worldwide

Name: Business intelligence and research firms worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 1, 2026 24,648 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 24,648 company matches for business intelligence and research firms worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 417,975 professional contacts across them, including 115,715 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for business intelligence and research firms worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Country and city lists for business intelligence and research firms follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Oct 1, 2026 How this list was built

24,648Companies

417,975Contacts tracked

115,715Verified emails

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The 25 largest business intelligence and research firms worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 24,648 company matches for business intelligence and research firms worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 1, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Nielseniq	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	25,856 contacts →
	Exact match “NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	IPSOS	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	16,377 contacts →
	Exact match “In our world of rapid change, the need for reliable information to make confident decisions has never been greater.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Kantar	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	15,564 contacts →
	Exact match “Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Equifax	Exact match	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	12,829 contacts →
	Exact match “At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	GFK	Exact match	Nuremberg, GermanyHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,241 contacts →
	Exact match “Discover growth opportunities in the Consumer Durables sector with NIQ.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	IHS Markit	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	5,546 contacts →
	Exact match “IHS Markit has merged with S&P Global.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Accenture Strategy & Consulting	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	5,001-10,000	5,514 contacts →
	Exact match “Accenture Strategy combines deep industry expertise, advanced analytics capabilities and human-led design methodologies that enable clients to act with speed and confidence.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Acuity Knowledge Partners	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	5,001-10,000	5,009 contacts →
	Exact match “Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	L.E.K. Consulting	Exact match	Boston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	4,093 contacts →
	Exact match “L.E.K.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Guidepoint	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,928 contacts →
	Exact match “Guidepoint is a research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower our clients’ decision-making process.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Monitor Deloitte	Exact match	United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	5,001-10,000	3,116 contacts →
	Exact match “To navigate the future with confidence, organizations need to make and act upon the right choices: clear, timely and inspirational choices that deliver growth in a dynamic…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	NRI Group	Exact match	Chiyoda-ku, JapanHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	10001+	2,979 contacts →
	Exact match “We align our goals with our clients’ goals – a true partnership that ensures shared success.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Marcus Evans Group	Exact match	Dublin, IrelandHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,845 contacts →
	Exact match “It's been more than 30 years since entrepreneur and Chairman of the Group, Marcus Evans, launched the first of his businesses.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Globaldata PLC	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,779 contacts →
	Exact match “In a world drowning in data, we deliver clarity.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Alphasense	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,693 contacts →
	Exact match “AlphaSense is the technology behind the business world’s most important decisions – from Wall Street to boardrooms across every major industry.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	RELX	Exact match	London, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,634 contacts →
	Exact match “RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Numerator	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,633 contacts →
	Exact match “Numerator is a data and tech company bringing speed and scale to market research.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Dialectica	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,437 contacts →
	Exact match “Dialectica is a B2B information services firm that serves the world's top business professionals, by enabling them to gather real-time information and insights from industry…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Third Bridge Group	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,422 contacts →
	Exact match “Third Bridge is a leading global investment research firm established in 2007.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Euromonitor International	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,068 contacts →
	Exact match “Euromonitor International leads the world in global market intelligence into industries, companies, economies and consumers.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Gallup	Exact match	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,026 contacts →
	Exact match “Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Marketsandmarkets	Exact match	Pune, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,862 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 2009, MarketsandMarkets recognized uncharted business potentials within disruptive trends, forecasting a surge of $25 trillion in new B2B revenues by 2030.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	ISG Information Services Group	Exact match	Stamford, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,736 contacts →
	Exact match “ISG (Nasdaq: is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Trinity Life Sciences	Exact match	Waltham, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,566 contacts →
	Exact match “Trinity is the commercialization intelligence partner for life sciences.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Infocepts	Exact match	Washington Dc, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 1, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,485 contacts →
	Exact match “Infocepts enables improved business results through more effective use of data, AI & user-friendly analytics.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 1, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “business intelligence and research firms”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Business intelligence and research firms worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 1, 2026

27.7%Verified-email coverage

17.0Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

3.1%Largest-city concentration · London

Oct 1, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

15,437

11-50

6,554

51-200

1,850

201-500

457

501-1,000

148

1,001-5,000

109

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for business intelligence and research firms are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “business intelligence and research firms” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 115,715 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 1, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Business intelligence and research firms by location

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “business intelligence and research firms”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many business intelligence and research firms are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 24,648 company matches for business intelligence and research firms worldwide as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Nielseniq tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most business intelligence and research firms?

The United States leads with 5,366 companies, followed by India (2,533) and the United Kingdom (1,460). Every business intelligence and research firms list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most business intelligence and research firms?

London leads with 762 company records, followed by New York (432) and Sao Paulo (424).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 115,715 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 24,648 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on October 1, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.