Company lists · Data refreshed September 2026

Top 25 Research services companies worldwide

Name: Research services companies worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 21, 2026 13,393 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 13,393 company matches for research services companies worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 220,166 professional contacts across them, including 51,245 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for research services companies 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 September 21, 2026. Country and city lists for research services companies 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 Sep 21, 2026 How this list was built

13,393Companies

220,166Contacts tracked

51,245Verified emails

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The 25 largest research services companies worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 13,393 company matches for research services companies worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 21, 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 Sep 21, 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Kantar	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	10001+	15,564 contacts →
	Exact match “Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Acuity Knowledge Partners	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Guidepoint	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Westat	Exact match	Bethesda, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,248 contacts →
	Exact match “Westat offers innovative professional services to help clients improve outcomes in health, education, and social policy.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Numerator	Exact match	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Mintel	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,475 contacts →
	Exact match “At Mintel, we empower businesses to navigate the future with confidence.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Everest Group	Exact match	Dallas-fort Worth, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,307 contacts →
	Exact match “Everest Group is a leading research firm that applies research to people’s day-to-day business problems.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	GD Research Center Pvt. LTD	Exact match	Hyderabad, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,260 contacts →
	Exact match “GD Research Center Pvt.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	J.D. Power	Exact match	Troy, MI, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	1,200 contacts →
	Exact match “J.D.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	SAGO	Exact match	Iselin, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	795 contacts →
	Exact match “Today’s markets demand new research methods.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Survey Sampling International	Exact match	Shelton, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	778 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Norstat	Exact match	Oslo, NorwayHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	764 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Hansa Research Group	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	741 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Aranca	Exact match	Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	734 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Jasper Colin	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	734 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 2007, Jasper Colin is a leading provider of comprehensive research and analytics services, powered by technology and backed by a growing team of industry experts.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	The Smart Cube	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	702 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Capvision	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	702 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 2006 by former Bain & Company consultants and Morgan Stanley investment bankers in Shanghai, Capvision is an industry-leading global expert knowledge services provider.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Cheers Interactive	Exact match	Navi Mumbai, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	685 contacts →
	Exact match “Cheers Interactive is a specialised custom research, analytics and sales & marketing solutions company.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	GREYB	Exact match	SingaporeHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	201-500	667 contacts →
	Exact match “GreyB is an innovation consulting firm that helps technology leaders at Fortune Global 500 companies and leading IP professionals turn complex patent and R&D landscapes into…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Metrixlab	Exact match	Rotterdam, MexicoHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	1,001-5,000	665 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Market Xcel	Exact match	New Delhi, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	664 contacts →
	Exact match “At Market Xcel, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality results for our clients.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Infiniti Research LTD	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	651 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 · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Mordor Intelligence	Exact match	Hyderabad, IndiaHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	201-500	647 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a fully revenue-funded organization from founding in 2014.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Kadence International	Exact match	Tokyo, JapanHQ recorded Sep 21, 2026	501-1,000	643 contacts →
	Exact match “Kadence International is a worldwide market research agency with a distinctly local feel.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 21, 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 “research services companies”. 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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Research services companies worldwide at a glance

As of Sep 21, 2026

23.3%Verified-email coverage

16.4Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

3.1%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 21, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

7,452

11-50

4,154

51-200

1,281

201-500

308

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 research services companies are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “research services companies” 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 51,245 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 September 21, 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.

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

How many research services companies are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 13,393 company matches for research services companies worldwide as of September 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 research services companies?

The United States leads with 2,913 companies, followed by India (1,720) and the United Kingdom (867). Every research services companies list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most research services companies?

London leads with 420 company records, followed by Pune (320) and New York (222).

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 51,245 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 13,393 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 September 21, 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.