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Top 25 Custom research providers worldwide

Name: Custom research providers worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 10,487 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 10,487 company matches for custom research providers worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 178,468 professional contacts across them, including 39,200 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for custom research providers 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 November 6, 2026. Country and city lists for custom research providers 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 Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built

10,487Companies

178,468Contacts tracked

39,200Verified emails

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The 25 largest custom research providers worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 10,487 company matches for custom research providers worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 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	IPSOS	Exact match	Paris, FranceHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	10001+	17,732 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 · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Guidepoint	Exact match	New York, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,766 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 · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Numerator	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	2,902 contacts →
	Exact match “Numerator is a data and tech company bringing speed and scale to market research.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Mintel	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,554 contacts →
	Exact match “As a global leader in market intelligence, we combine expert analysis, powerful proprietary data and AI-centred predictive technology to deliver the insights that drive innovation…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Cornerstone Research	Exact match	San Francisco, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,364 contacts →
	Exact match “At Cornerstone Research, we attribute our success to a unique combination of resources: a creative and energetic staff, cutting-edge technology and research, and our work with…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	GD Research Center Pvt. LTD	Exact match	Hyderabad, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,268 contacts →
	Exact match “GD Research Center Pvt.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	SAGO	Exact match	Iselin, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	841 contacts →
	Exact match “Today’s markets demand new research methods.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Survey Sampling International	Exact match	Shelton, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	840 contacts →
	Exact match “Research Now SSI is the global leader in digital research data for better insights and business decisions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Norstat	Exact match	Oslo, NorwayHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	837 contacts →
	Exact match “Norstat is one of the leading data collectors for market research and insight in Europe and the Americas.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Aranca	Exact match	Mumbai, NY, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	779 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a global research analytics and advisory firm with over 20 years of experience in helping organizations take strategic business and investment decisions fearlessly and with…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	J.D. Power	Exact match	Troy, MI, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	767 contacts →
	Exact match “J.D.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Hansa Research Group	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	766 contacts →
	Exact match “Hansa Research is a full-service global market research agency conducting research in over 100 countries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Kadence International	Exact match	Tokyo, PA, JapanHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	741 contacts →
	Exact match “Kadence International is a worldwide market research agency with a distinctly local feel.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Market Xcel	Exact match	New Delhi, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	709 contacts →
	Exact match “At Market Xcel, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality results for our clients.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Cheers Interactive	Exact match	Navi Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	703 contacts →
	Exact match “Cheers Interactive is a specialised custom research, analytics and sales & marketing solutions company.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Infiniti Research LTD	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	679 contacts →
	Exact match “Infiniti Research is a leading provider of market intelligence and customer intelligence solutions with 20+ years’ experience spanning across 20+ industries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	The Smart Cube	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	646 contacts →
	Exact match “We provide high performing intelligence that answers critical business questions for leading companies around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Mordor Intelligence	Exact match	Hyderabad, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	635 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a fully revenue-funded organization from founding in 2014.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Unimrkt Research	Exact match	Great Neck, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	620 contacts →
	Exact match “Unimrkt Research is a Market Research Outsourcing firm that helps global Market Research organizations with their primary and secondary research and support needs.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Ascentrik Research PVT LTD	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	590 contacts →
	Exact match “Over the last 15 years Ascentrik Research has served top companies in Europe, US, Middle East, Africa and Asia, across multiple industries and sectors, from 3 facilities in India.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Metrixlab	Exact match	Rotterdam, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	579 contacts →
	Exact match “MetrixLab is now Toluna, the global research and insights leader that enables businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions faster.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Market Research Future Mrfr	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	571 contacts →
	Exact match “Market Research Future (MRFR) is one of the most trusted firms for syndicated research services.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	GMI Global Market Insite, INC	Exact match	Bellevue, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	562 contacts →
	Exact match “GMI is now Lightspeed.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Grand View Research, INC	Exact match	San Francisco, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	557 contacts →
	Exact match “Grand View Research is an end-to-end market research technology and consulting business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Research NOW SSI	Exact match	Plano, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	549 contacts →
	Exact match “Research Now SSI is the global leader in digital research data for better insights and business decisions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 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 “custom research providers”. 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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Custom research providers worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

22.0%Verified-email coverage

17.0Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

2.9%Largest-city concentration · London

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

5,307

11-50

3,542

51-200

1,136

201-500

276

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

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 custom research providers are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “custom research providers” 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 39,200 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 November 6, 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.

Custom research providers by location

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Every Custom research providers list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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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 “custom research providers”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many custom research providers are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 10,487 company matches for custom research providers worldwide as of November 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?

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

Which country has the most custom research providers?

The United States leads with 2,160 companies, followed by India (1,506) and the United Kingdom (687). Every custom research providers list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most custom research providers?

London leads with 309 company records, followed by Pune (282) and New Delhi (186).

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 39,200 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 10,487 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 November 6, 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.