FreePint Report: Private Company Research
Jinfo Report

22nd October 2012

Abstract

Librarians and information professionals are continuously up for the challenge of finding pertinent information. However there seems to be that one request that tests one's research expertise - locating private company information. This request usually begins with "Can you find me some information on Company XYZ? I believe it is a local company. I know there's something out there somewhere."

The articles in this report highlight that private company research can be challenging or time consuming, but rewarding! Finding that "hidden gem" could increase one's research knowledge and expertise in the information professional field.

Table of Contents:

• Editorial Introduction by Barbara Fullerton
• A round-up of private equity and venture capital industry information sources by Perrin Kerravala
• Mini Review: PrivCo by Helen Clegg
• Using third-party tools to mine social sites for competitive intelligence by Aileen Marshall
• Private company information outside the U.S.: Western Europe, UK and Ireland by Heidi Longaberger
• Executive summary of product review of S&P Capital IQ by Jenny Robertson
• CB Insights mini review: Part 1 by Perrin Kerravala
• CB Insights mini review: Part 2 by Perrin Kerravala
• FreePint Buyer's Guide: Company Information
• About the Editor

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