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.
Bloomberg
Availability: In-Library for Authorized Baker Visitors*
Strengths/Unique Features: 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
Availability: HBS intranet
Strengths/Unique Features: Coverage of early stage companies/deals.
Capital IQ
Availability: HarvardKey
Strengths/Unique Features: 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
Availability: HarvardKey
Strengths/Unique Features: Current company information from more than 500 sources for emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Orbis
Availability: HarvardKey
Strengths/Unique Features: 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
Availability: HarvardKey
Strengths/Unique Features: Coverage of early stage companies/deals. Strong valuation information. Morningstar equity research and cash flow models available within the 'Research Center' module.
Preqin
Availability: HarvardKey
Strengths/Unique Features: Information on private equity and venture capital firms, funds, private companies, and deals. Subscription includes access to Preqin reports.
LSEG Workspace
Availability: HBS intranet; In-Library for Authorized Baker Visitors*
Strengths/Unique Features: Comprehensive platform including company financials, financial markets data, ESG data, and investment analyst reports. LSEG is the library's primary source of equity research. For a multimedia learning module on LSEG Workspace check out our Learn with Baker Library LSEG Workspace Introduction.
Factset
Availability: Individual Account
Strengths/Unique Features: Comprehensive platform used to analyze financial data from global equity and fixed income markets.
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