Expert Networks & Surveys
Expert network and survey data is primary research: paid consultations with industry practitioners, and the quantified surveys and transcript libraries built on that access.
The primer
Expert networks and survey panels supply primary research rather than passively collected exhaust. Networks broker one-on-one calls with industry practitioners, while survey platforms field structured questionnaires to defined audiences and quantify the answers. Investors use them to test a thesis, fill an information gap, and triangulate against other data. The central considerations are compliance — managing material non-public information and conflicts — alongside expert quality, panel representativeness, and the controls around how insights are sourced and recorded.
The register
Every expert networks & surveys provider on file. Verified means the site is live, on its own brand, and editorially checked — never paid placement. Listings are informational, not investment advice.
| Provider | Geography | Since | Delivery | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaSightsVerifiedCoverageKnowledge-on-demand service brokering expert calls for investment and corporate research. | Global | 2008 | Calls | $150k+ |
| Ampere AnalysisVerifiedCoverageData on streaming services subscribers and viewership by title, sourced via on-demand service providers and consumer surveys. | UK | — | — | — |
| AtheneumVerifiedCoverageGlobal expert-network and primary-research provider. | Germany | 2010 | Calls, Survey | $150k+ |
| Borrell AssociatesVerifiedCoverageSurvey data on local digital ad spend, sourced from 7.500 small-medium sized businesses, with granularity to the county level. Founded in 2001; 16 employees. | US | — | — | — |
| CivicScienceVerifiedCoverageReal-time consumer-survey and polling data across millions of responses. | US | 2007 | Dashboard, API | $50–150k |
| Coleman ResearchVerifiedCoverageExpert network connecting investors with industry specialists. | US | 2003 | Calls, Survey | $150k+ |
| DialecticaVerifiedCoverageExpert-network and primary-research services for investors and consultancies. | Greece | 2015 | Calls | $150k+ |
| EagleAlphaVerifiedCoverageAlternative data aggregator, consultant and education services to buy-side clients. Founded in 2012; 30 employees. | Ireland | — | — | — |
| Eilers & Krejcik GamingVerifiedCoverageSurvey data and consulting services covering the casino gaming industry. Founded in 2012; 7 employees. | US | — | — | — |
| GLGVerifiedCoverageExpert network connecting investors with industry practitioners for primary research. | Global | 1998 | Calls, Survey | $150k+ |
| GrapedataVerifiedCoverageWe are an AI driven alternative data sourcing platform through which investment managers can instantly connect with any individual or group of individuals globa | UK | — | — | — |
| GuidepointVerifiedCoverageExpert network and primary-research platform with survey and data offerings. | Global | 2003 | Calls, Survey, Dashboard | $150k+ |
| h2oVerifiedCoverageMachine learning platform allowing insights without data science expertise. Founded in 2012; 87 employees. | US | — | — | — |
| NativeVerifiedCoverageBespoke data collected by trained local data collectors worldwide, e.g. monitoring in-store pricing, stocking and execution, consumer interviews, occupancy rate | US | — | — | — |
| Paynxt360VerifiedCoverageSurvey and central bank data and consulting services on global consumer spending. | India | — | — | — |
| proSapientVerifiedCoverageExpert-network platform combining calls, surveys, and a knowledge library. | UK | 2017 | Calls, Dashboard | $150k+ |
| Prosper Insights & AnalyticsVerifiedCoverageProprietary dataset of US and China consumer survey data. US - 15 years of data, tracks 7,500 monthly respondents for 1,290 brands/296 tickers. China - 8 years | US | — | — | — |
| RIWI DataVerifiedCoverageBespoke survey data and consulting covering consumer sector available in low latency with global coverage. Founded in 2009; 23 employees. | Canada | — | — | — |
| Statistical SurveyVerifiedCoverageVarious data and statistics on recreational vehicles. Founded in 1958; 17 employees. | US | — | — | — |
| SuzyVerifiedCoverageConsumer survey data with low latency (deliver up to 300 responses in less than 60 minutes on average via network of 1mm responders). Founded in 2017; 53 employ | US | — | — | — |
| TegusVerifiedCoverageExpert-call transcript library and research platform for fundamental investors. | US | 2017 | Dashboard, Calls | $150k+ |
| Third BridgeVerifiedCoverageInvestment research combining expert interviews with a library of transcripts. | Global | 2007 | Calls, Report | $150k+ |
| YouGovVerifiedCoverageSurvey data tracking consumer behavior and brand perception across global panel of 6mm (2mm U.S.). Founded in 2000; 1389 employees. | UK | — | — | — |
| RedTechCoverageSurvey data on Chinese companies, including BABA, BIDU, Tencent, JD, CTRP, WB, EDU, TAL, VIPS, Ant Financial, Meituan, Didi, and Toutiao. Founded in 2009; 11 em | China | — | — | — |
Elsewhere in the atlas
Previous chapter: Public Records & Filings. Next chapter: Sensors & IoT. All 20 categories are defined in the glossary; the full register is on the front page, and the market counts are in the Atlas Briefing. This chapter is also published as Markdown and JSON for agents (how).