GlobalData
GlobalData

Data

Raw data transformed into powerful clarity. This is your future-proof, scalable, single source of truth.

The power of one

Our data speaks one language

By integrating diverse data from multiple sources and unifying it under a single taxonomy, we ensure every data point connects seamlessly.

With 50,000 unique nodes spanning sectors, geographies, themes, our proprietary taxonomy unlocks the true potential of data – delivering deeper, consistent, and accurate insights with unmatched coverage.

Our data universe

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Theme signals

Smarter sourcing, better data

Our data comes from a range of established approaches.

Inputs span exclusive data network access and client sharing agreements, proprietary data creation based on proven methodologies, and real-time enhanced data collection from 500k+ sources.

We also conduct primary research, from interviewing domain experts, to surveying key opinion leaders, and conducting physical on-the-ground audits.

Multi-channel sourcing

Verified, differentiated data that you can act on faster, and with greater confidence.

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Asset-level data

Access proprietary, multi-industry asset level data on market share, performance, and valuation, providing granular coverage across:

Consumer

Healthcare

Technology

Industrials

Consumer research data

Access primary consumer research on consumer and enterprise adoption trends, concerns, priorities, and macroeconomic outlooks. This data is drawn from over 500,000 annual responses collected through:

Surveys

Polls

Alternative data

Go beyond traditional data sources and gain a deeper understanding of your market, with real-time aggregated and enriched alternative data from:

Job listings

Public filings

Patents databases

Social media

News

Global adverts

Company data

Gain real-time updated data on over 1M companies and comprehensive profiles of over 200,000 companies worldwide, with data covering news, innovation, deals, and financials, sourced from:

Company websites

Regulatory authorities

Company reports

Company financials

Deals data

Track market activity covering M&A, private equity deals, venture finance deals, private placements, IPOs and partnerships, powered by data sourced from:

Company press releases

Company filings

Regulatory filings

Trade journals & associations

Expert insights

Access exclusive primary insights with expert-driven data sourced from:

Key opinion leaders

Decision-makers & budget holders

Industry influencers

Expert panels

Interview transcripts

Macroeconomic data

Access 900+ macroeconomic, demographic, and industry specific indicators spanning 200+ countries and 3,000 cities from 1990-2030. Powered by data from:

National statistic offices

International & regional statistic offices

Proprietary forecasting models

Leading international organisations, e.g. the World Bank, IMF and OECD

Sector & market data

Access granular, bottom-up industry forecasts and standardised historical time series data, derived from:

Company financials

Product and regional data

Market segment analysis

Industry news

Stay informed on the latest updates shaping your industry, with real-time news data sourced from:

Company press releases

Company filings

Our network of B2B media websites

Newswires

Top-tier newspapers and news aggregators

Media signals

Access unique insight into what decision-makers are reading and engaging with across the GlobalData B2B media site network. 

Intent scoring

Media network with 40 million visitors

Job posting data

Get the story of job market demand balance, global economic volatility, regional hiring trends, and in-demand skills sourced by LinkUp from millions of job postings directly on employer websites globally.

Job records

Job descriptions

Core analytics

Reference firmographic data

Data you can trust

Every datapoint passes goes through our data enrichment and validation process, where extensive data quality controls are in place. 

Statistical cross checks, source confidence assessments, expert-analyst reviews, and automated data validation checks ensure what you see is accurate, consistent, and ready to act on.

Our data, your workflows

With 50 years of data excellence, the expertise of 2,000 analysts, and cutting-edge AI, our connected platform delivers next-generation intelligence.

From data to decision

Gain access to an independent, unbiased view of sectors, markets, and companies offering growth potential, all in one place.

Our data in your systems, seamlessly

Automated access to 100+ deep, authoritative datasets across the world’s largest industries.

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