Finding stakeholders or companies in a particular area can be challenging. This is especially true for those in innovative technologies or private companies. Below are some resources to help identify companies in different industries. These resouces often give detailed data on the companies themselves.
Reports on companies, industries, and countries, often containing SWOT and 5 forces analysis; also M&A, financial deal, investor and statistical databases; case studies; and market data on consumer products.
Powerful search and reporting tool for comprehensive info on companies, including: financials, executives, SWOT analyses, M&A info, and more. Includes info on public and private international companies. Now includes the old Corporate Affiliations data - information on companies, their hierarchies, and subsidiaries worldwide. To view Corporate Affiliations info, search for a company, select "Company Information," and then select "CA Corporate Hierarchy."
Various modules: US and Canadian company directories, new business filings, consumer lifestyles, and more, with data visualization and mapping. Good for both public and private company info.
In-depth financial/valuation data resource, including information on equities, credit ratings, transactions, and more. Use hundreds of data points to generate lists of companies, markets, executives. Includes an Excel plug-in for data analysis. Create an account using your CMU email address by following these directions. Capital IQ is available only for users on the Pittsburgh campus.
Various modules: US and Canadian company directories, new business filings, consumer lifestyles, and more, with data visualization and mapping. Good for both public and private company info.
A comprehensive global database of private companies and investors activities. Contains advanced searches for private companies, investors, and deals information (especially private equity and venture capital). Also great for news on emerging markets. An excellent resource for startups and entrepreneurship research. (NOTE: You must create an account using your CMU email).
US private company financials, information on private M&A deals, valuations, venture capital, private equity, etc. Over 800,000 US private companies profiled. Good for locating investors and competitive intelligence. NOTE: You must create an account using your CMU email. Use of this database is for academic purposes only.
Prepared by Sue Collins and Ryan Splenda
January 2018