Data methodology designed by experts
Data quality drives confident decisions. Our methodology blends expert review with machine learning to deliver accuracy, depth and rapid updates.
Why market leaders choose Beauhurst
We deliver unrivalled data quality, depth, and usability to our clients across the UK and Germany.
See Beauhurst in action
To get to know our data, first,
you need to know us
2010
We began by tracking UK startup fundraises and investors. By focusing on high-growth companies, we found our edge: uncovering unannounced funding rounds, which make up 70% of UK investment activity.
2015
We expanded to cover all high-growth companies — startups, scaleups, spinouts and accelerator attendees. Our UK data team broadened its remit to track the ecosystem in unprecedented detail.
2018
We extended our coverage to the full UK market, combining our curated database with AI and MQL models to map every UK company without sacrificing quality.
Now
We continue applying our core principles to build the leading source of European private-company information.
Why we’re different
No other data provider offers the same depth and breadth, from full company coverage and regulatory data, to fundraises, M&A, news and growth signals.
Focus where it counts
While others scrape data, we take a deep, focused approach to deliver deep, comprehensive, accurate information.
UK-based data team
Our analysts manually verify and review data points to maintain the highest standards.
Advanced AI
Our AI is trained on our own human-curated data, accelerating data collection while retaining the all-important human touch.
Top-rated support
Every subscription includes tailored onboarding, continuous account-management support and advisory services.
What does that mean for you?
Our interconnected data, intuitive platform and expert support help clients move faster and reach their goals.
Talk to usHow we stack up to the competition
| Capability | Beauhurst | Deal & transaction platforms | Companies House & filing databases | Contact & prospecting tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All private company profiles (not just filed accounts) | Comprehensive, detailed | Limited | Basic | Limited |
| High-growth company tracking | Comprehensive, detailed | Basic | No coverage | Limited |
| Group structure, shareholders and UBOs | Market-leading | Basic | Good | Limited |
| Financials | Comprehensive, detailed | Basic | Good | Limited |
| Machine learning & AI | Market-leading | Basic | No coverage | Limited |
| Industry classifications | Market-leading | Basic | Limited | Limited |
| Alerts | Notifications to your inbox | Good | Basic | Good |
| Equity investment data | Complete coverage for announced and unannounced deals | Yes | No coverage | No coverage |
| Integrations | Plug-and-play and API available | Good | Basic | Good |
| News | Full, timely coverage | No coverage | No coverage | Some |
| Growth signals | Market-leading, complete coverage | Yes | No coverage | No coverage |
| Risk signals | Good coverage | No coverage | Basic | No coverage |
| Key decision-maker identification | Good coverage | Basic | Basic | Good coverage |
| LinkedIn profiles | Good coverage | Basic | No coverage | Good coverage |
| Advanced search and filtering | Comprehensive, detailed | Good | Basic | Basic |
“Beauhurst is more than just an excellent data source — it’s a solutions provider, helping us to achieve our goals through support and training.”
Head of Business Programmes,
Full Circle
“The whole journey has been seamless. Beauhurst really wants the best for us and provides us with all the insights we need on a personal level, rather than sending anonymous guides or videos.”
Marketing Director,
Engage
How we work
Human-led, tech-powered
Our 60+ analysts verify millions of data points each year. ML models trained on Beauhurst’s rich data help us scale collection without compromising standards. All AI outputs are monitored by analysts.
We deploy AI selectively, only where we can guarantee our high standards.
Comprehensive daily tracking
We monitor a range of trusted sources, including:
- Companies House, the Handelsregister, and other registries
- News outlets and press releases
- Company websites and social channels
- Specialist investment, grants and accelerator sources
- Disclosures from leading UK investors
Rigorous review and continual updates
Data is actively maintained, with filings, news and transactions updated in near real time to ensure accuracy.
Coverage you can count on
From startups and scaleups to spinouts and SMEs, our approach ensures full coverage of every private company in the UK — and now in Germany — helping you find opportunities, assess risk and uncover hidden gems.