- Vault: Best Internships for Data AnalyticsRegister for an account with your Kellogg email address to access.
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Finding Startups
Targeting startups that use analytics?
- CB Insights This link opens in a new window
PE, VC, and angel investment database that tracks startups, their investors, and trends and research for the industries they compete in. Offers Expert Collections, analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces, such as Health Tech, AI, Aerospace & Space Tech, Fintech, Renewable Energy, and many more.
NOTE: You must use GlobalProtect VPN to access the database if you are connecting from off-campus.
- Create your own account using your Kellogg email address. SSO is not available for this resource.
- Please note that CB Insights accounts must be renewed after one year. If your account expires, please email CB Insights directly at university@cbinsights.com
- CB Insights Use Agreement: CB Insights is for academic and career research purposes only.
Watch a brief
database overview
CB Insights can help generate a list like this one for your specific geographic and industry focus.
Library Tip: Under Company Lists choose "Big Data" or enter the keyword "Data Analytics" under company attributes.
Finding Private Companies
- PrivCo This link opens in a new window
PrivCo is a proprietary database that sources info on private company financial data for more than 800,000 U.S. companies. Keyword search for Minority-led, Women-led, Family-owned, and B Corporation Certified businesses. PrivCo's focus is on companies that are earning at least $1 million in annual revenue or have at least $1 million in venture capital backing. Also includes info on investors.
NOTE: You must use GlobalProtect VPN to access the database if you are connecting from off-campus.
- Create your own account using your Kellogg email address. SSO not available for this resource.
- PrivCo Use Agreement: PrivCo is for academic and career research purposes only.
In "Advanced / Private Company", choose your location, then use the keyword "data" to find data visualization and analytics companies. Then, download your list into Excel.
Finding Established Companies
Targeting established companies?
- Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new window
Mergent Intellect is a flexible web-based application that offers access to business data, facts and figures, financials, and industry profiles for private and public U.S and international companies. Use to identify companies and competitors by size, location, industry, sales, and more.
Watch a brief on how to build a target list of companies
Note: Use SIC or NAICS code instead of HIC code. HIC codes have been phased out of Mergent Intellect.
Watch a brief on how to find industry information
Watch a brief on how to find company information
Mergent Intellect can help generate a list like this one for your specific geographic and industry focus.
- Mergent Intellect - Industry Codes Cheat SheetSuggested codes for the tech, consulting, e-commerce, cpg, retail, healthcare, transportation/travel, & media industries.
Find More Companies For Your Target List
Looking for lists of companies from publications like Fast Company and Forbes?
Check out the Company Rankings guide!
- American City Business Journals This link opens in a new window
Local business and industry news access to all 45 of the Business Journal markets around the country. Includes Book of Lists for each city. Chicago and New York available in print at the CMC Library. CSV download of lists is not included in this subscription.
NOTE: Milwaukee is the home/default city for ACBJ. Use the "Select a City" option after registering to switch markets.
Register for your account with your Kellogg email address or Kellogg alumni email address.
Watch a brief on using the resource to access business news and the Book of Lists.
