Resources, tools and tips to help understand an industry—its activities, how it operates, major players, current dynamics, key financial metrics, and more.
Industry research guidance:
It can be useful to generate a list of companies by industry to understand the industry's dynamics. You can look up specific companies in databases to see which industry they are assigned to. Then, use that industry name or code to generate the list.
Emerging industries can be difficult to research. Look for news coverage of the space, and consult sources strong on private companies and verticals such as Pitchbook and CB Insights.
Government statistics can also be helpful in researching industries. The U.S. Census, for example, includes business and industry statistics as well as consumer and demographic data.
