GlobalData - About the company
GlobalData is an acquired company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 1999 by Mike Danson. It operates as a Provider of business intelligence software and market data analysis tools. GlobalData has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 142 active competitors, including 3 funded and 8 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Gartner, Everest Group and Mintel.
Company Details
Provider of business intelligence software and market data analysis tools. This platform delivers research, proprietary data, and analytical workflows to support decision-making processes across various sectors. It offers intelligence regarding strategic issues, sales performance, market trends, competitive landscapes, and technology developments. The system integrates data feeds and provides access to research methodologies for monitoring industry shifts and corporate activities. Users utilize these tools to track patents, startups, and financial information to inform operational and strategic planning.
- Website
- www.globaldata.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@globaldata.com
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
- Registered Address
- New York, New York
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1999
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
5th among 142 active competitors
Employee Count
3,127 as on Jun 30, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by Royal London (Feb 12, 2024)
Legal entities associated with GlobalData
GlobalData is associated with 8 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GLOBALDATA PLC CIN: 3925319 , Germany, Active | Feb 08, 2000 | £100M - £500M (As on Dec 31, 2022) | 3590 (As on Jan 31, 2021) | |
MEDIA BUSINESS INSIGHT HOLDINGS LIMITED CIN: 8810971 , United Kingdom, Active | Dec 10, 2013 | £10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2021) | - | |
CPI North, s.r.o. CIN: 01818023 , Czech Republic, Active | Jun 21, 2013 | - | - | |
WPCare.ai s.r.o. CIN: 19443943 , Czech Republic, Active | Jun 15, 2023 | - | - | |
Translate Bio, Inc. CIN: 1693415 , United States, Active | Nov 09, 2016 | $100M - $500M (As on Dec 31, 2020) | - | - |
GLOBAL DATA PUBLICATIONS CIN: 980551263 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 145 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. CIN: 1629137 , United States, Active | - | - | - | |
ATTENTIO RESEARCH CENTER PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74120TG2016PTC103675 , India, Amalgamated | Mar 07, 2016 | ₹10 - ₹50 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2021) | 94 (As on Oct 31, 2022) |
GlobalData's acquisition details
GlobalData got acquired by Royal London on Feb 12, 2024.
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GlobalData's funding and investors
GlobalData has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 10, 2023. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Dec 21, 2023 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. GlobalData has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of GlobalData:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 21, 2023 | 1225838 | Post IPO | 5414107 | 7713823 | 6057256 | 5331842 |
Feb 10, 2023 | 9345311 | Grant (prize money) | 4580309 | 8181566 | 2634720 |
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GlobalData's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of GlobalData is Mike Danson. Mike Danson is the CEO of GlobalData.
Here are the details of GlobalData's key team members:
- Mike Danson: Founder & CEO of GlobalData and founder of 1 other company.
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GlobalData's employee count trend
GlobalData has 3,127 employees as of Jun 26. Here is GlobalData's employee count trend over the years:
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GlobalData's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of GlobalData include Gartner, Everest Group and Mintel. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of GlobalData, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Gartner 1979, Stamford (United States), Public | Multi-Industry research and advisory services provider | - | 73/100 | |
2nd | Everest Group 1991, Dallas (United States), Acquired | Provider of business research services | - | 61/100 | |
3rd | Mintel 1972, London (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | B2B market intelligence company | - | 57/100 | |
4th | Zignal Labs 2011, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Cloud based platform offering social media analytics solutions | $58M | 56/100 | |
5th | GlobalData 1999, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of business intelligence software and market data analysis tools | - | 55/100 | |
6th | IBIS World 1971, Melbourne (Australia), Unfunded | Industry research reports. | - | - | 54/100 |
7th | AIM Group 1998, Altamonte Springs (United States), Unfunded | Provider of business intelligence, consulting, and media advertising services | - | - | 54/100 |
8th |  Mordor Intelligence 2013, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded | Provider of market research and consulting services | - | - | 53/100 |
9th | _1567060611992.png?devicePixelRatio=2&height=30&width=30){kind=logo} Scite 2018, Brooklyn (United States), Acquired | AI-powered research tool enhancing scientific literature discovery and evaluation | - | 48/100 | |
10th |  Grand View Research 2014, Pune (India), Funding Raised | Market research reports and insights provider | - | - | 46/100 |
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GlobalData's Investments and acquisitions
GlobalData has not made any investments yet. GlobalData has made 8 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Mar 11, 2025 | Acquisition | 2018 | Singapore (Singapore) | |
Jan 10, 2025 | Acquisition | 1999 | Boston (United States) | |
Nov 13, 2024 | Acquisition | 1996 | Minneapolis (United States) |
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Reports related to GlobalData
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News related to GlobalData
Filter this listMedia has covered GlobalData for a total of 38 events in the last 1 year, 26 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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Celent Report: Building a Resilient, Intelligent Bank in the AI EraRetailbankerinternational•Mar 31, 2026•GlobalData
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Investing in energy’s digital backbone, AI and tech to watchPower Technology•Mar 17, 2026•GlobalData
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GlobalData Releases White Paper on Voice Evolution in the AI Era at MWC 2026PR Newswire•Mar 13, 2026•GlobalData
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Middle East tensions to increase cyber insurance demand - GlobalDataInsurance Business America•Mar 10, 2026•GlobalData
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