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Which company database should I use?
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Answered By: Leslie Burmeister Last Updated: Feb 15, 2024 Views: 20984
Which company database should I use?
If you have a narrow information need see Databases by Subject, or use the search box with a narrower topic.
We subscribe to several company databases; each has its particular strengths. You may choose one versus another to suit your purpose: individual company analysis, private vs public company info, company equity research, company profiles, histories, etc.
| Database | Availability | Strengths/Unique Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg | In-Library for Authorized Baker Visitors* | Comprehensive platform used to analyze financial data from equity and fixed income markets, and public and private companies. Real time data. Excel plug-in. |
| CB Insights | HBS intranet | Coverage of early stage companies/deals. |
| Capital IQ | HarvardKey | Auditable financials, sophisticated screening, PE and VC companies and funded firms, who knows whom. Earnings call transcripts, key developments. Also, screen for HBS alumni status. For a multimedia learning module on Capital IQ check out our Learn with Baker Library Capital IQ Introduction. |
| EMIS | HarvardKey | Current company information from more than 500 sources for emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. |
| Orbis | HarvardKey | Global company database is unique in the extent of companies covered as well as the availability of private company financial information. Particularly strong for non-US companies. |
| Pitchbook | HarvardKey |
Coverage of early stage companies/deals. Strong valuation information. Morningstar equity research and cash flow models available within the 'Research Center' module. |
| Preqin | HarvardKey | Information on private equity and venture capital firms, funds, private companies, and deals. Subscription includes access to Preqin reports. |
| Refinitiv | HBS intranet; In-Library for Authorized Baker Visitors* |
Comprehensive platform including company financials, financial markets data, ESG data, and investment analyst reports. Refinitiv is the library's primary source of equity research. For a multimedia learning module on Refinitiv Workspace check out our Learn with Baker Library Refinitiv Workspace Introduction. |
| Factset | Individual Account | Comprehensive platform used to analyze financial data from global equity and fixed income markets. |
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