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Build a Target List of Companies

Check out the Book of Lists within American City Business Journals, which offers company lists by city or metropolitan area. Available lists vary by city but include lists such as fastest-growing private companies, largest public or private companies, law firms and insurance agencies, women-owned and minority-owned businesses, property management firms, veteran-owned businesses, and more.


 

top Company lists 

 

Looking for more company lists? See our Company Rankings Guide!

Using Location Filters in Company Databases

Company databases can be used to target companies by location. Librarians recommend starting your search with state or metro area rather than city, to make sure you don't miss any companies outside the city limits. You can narrow down from state to city if your results list is too large.

PitchBook:

Screenshot of Location filtering options in PitchBook

 

CB Insights:

Screenshot of location filter in CB Insights Advanced Search menu

 

PrivCo:

screenshot of company search in PrivCo

Screenshot of company filters in PrivCo with Illinois selected under Locations

 

Mergent Intellect:

 

Mergent Intellect and PitchBook also allow you to target companies by the location of their headquarters:

 

Note: You must select a region or city or metro area in PitchBook before you can select a Location Type.