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An alternative data guide to competitive intelligence

In this Intelligence report, we provide an overview of the different data types that can be used to gain competitive intelligence. We also highlight some of the relevant providers and competitive intelligence use cases for corporations, PE/VC firms and institutional investors.

Intelligence 22 Feb 2023
Monitoring China’s rebound through logistics and transportation data

It’s too early to tell if China’s recent re-opening to the world will drive global economic growth in 2023. However, datasets that track domestic trade movement within the country can give observers an idea of the strength of post-lockdown consumption. In this report, we summarise various Chinese freight and logistics datasets, from free government offerings to courier KPI tracking services.

Intelligence 15 Feb 2023
The location data landscape in 2023

In 2022, the mobile location data ecosystem was battered by legal action, media scrutiny and a string of discontinuations and disruptions. In this report, we assess the fallout from this turbulence and present our view on the state of the market, including observed themes, vendors and upcoming datasets.

Intelligence 8 Feb 2023
Platforms for data-driven deal sourcing

In this intelligence piece, we assess data-driven deal sourcing in private markets relevant to private equity and venture capital use cases.

Intelligence 1 Feb 2023
10 data products that might not survive 2023

The alternative data landscape remains perilous for many. With unexpected legal hurdles, lack of investment client traction and questionable business strategies, not all data providers can stay the course. In this report, we highlight 10 data offerings that we think will struggle to make it to the end of the year.

Intelligence 25 Jan 2023
Revisiting Japan location data: commercial and industrial sites

Quantitative clients have been turning away from using footfall data to gauge Japanese discretionary consumption as Covid’s impact wanes. The focus on Japanese location data use is now leaning towards fundamental strategies. In this report, we highlight datasets that can shed light on Japan’s commercial, leisure and hospitality facilities and industrial activity.

Intelligence 18 Jan 2023
Gauging volatility through alternative data

The turbulence that 2022 cast upon global markets re-ignited volatility trading strategies. While many considered deploying alternative data to support their use cases, a best practice guide was difficult to find. Touching upon academic findings and industry standards, this report generates ideas and suggests alternative data solutions for distinct volatility trading use cases.

Intelligence 11 Jan 2023
2022 headlines from an alternative data perspective

2022 was another turbulent 12 months with wars, laws and economic woes dominating the news. In this report, we look at how alternative data could be used to monitor the impact of these events – and how some events impacted the alternative data landscape.

Intelligence 4 Jan 2023
Neudata Intelligence 2022: A year in review

From trends in transaction data to tracking the labour market, we recap the 10 most-read Intelligence reports of 2021. We also hear directly from Neudata's analysts to understand why these 10 were the breakout reports amongst our clients.

Intelligence 28 Dec 2022
10 data products that may not survive 2022 – the outcome

In a January 2022 intelligence piece, we highlighted 10 alternative data products that may not survive 2022. Whether their predicted demise was down to management issues, regulatory challenges or lack of commercial success, our hopes were not high for any of the companies. In this follow-up, we look at how they actually fared in 2022 and whether our future gazing got it right.

Intelligence 21 Dec 2022

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