The Data City Platform

The only platform for understanding companies & sectors.

Discover, classify and understand what companies do. Access data on over 100 million companies globally and explore 400+ industries with our AI-powered platform. Start your free trial today.

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Stop using Google and SIC codes to find companies.

Tired of wasting time on manual searches and outdated SIC codes?

Understand what companies do in real-time with our AI-powered search and classification database.

Master the market in minutes with access to 5 million UK companies, 100 million global companies, 400+ mapped industries, and extensive company data.

Explore 400+ emerging sectors & industries

Go beyond outdated SIC codes and endless Google searches. Become a sector expert in minutes with RTICs.

Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs) offer a precise and up-to-date view of over 400 emerging sectors. Developed with industry experts and the UK government, these classifications reflect the latest market trends and high-growth industries – from AI and Quantum Technology to Life Sciences and Net Zero.

Build custom sector lists in minutes with AI

Stuck using static company lists and classifications for research?

Find companies and map niche sectors in a matter of minutes with the power of AI machine learning and our ML List Builder.

Simply add a few relevant companies or use keywords, and our algorithm will do the rest. Building you a bespoke classification before your eyes.

Turn insights into action

Pinpoint high-growth businesses and understand emerging markets with game changing data and insights.

Better understand companies with detailed financials, growth measures, jobs & skills data, investment information and over 90 data points per company.

Plus uncover whole market insights and spot sector trends with our Analyse dashboards and visualisations.

Use cases

Economic Analysis & Investment Planning

Public sector organisations can access real-time insights into national and regional economies with our proprietary RTICs. Identify growth sectors, map economic clusters, plan strategic investments, and drive regional development with precision.

Investment Decision-Making

Financial services firms, including banks and investors, benefit from detailed, real-time insights into company activities. Quickly identify emerging industries and promising companies to make informed investment decisions and enhance risk management.

Competitive Analysis & Market Research

Data vendors and market research firms gain comprehensive, up-to-date information on companies across various sectors. Perform detailed competitive analysis, track industry trends, and build custom sector classifications to stay ahead of market shifts.

The future of company data

Access next level data on emerging sectors and companies. Our blend of AI machine learning, proprietary data, third-party integrations, and world-class expertise ensures unparalleled coverage and quality you won’t find anywhere else.

5.5 million
UK Companies
118 million
Global companies
12
Countries mapped
400 +
Real time industry classifications
90 +
Data points per company
50 million
web pages analysed

What our customers say

  • “If you want a more dynamic and innovative view of your economy, you should definitely consider The Data City.”

    Professor Delma Dwight
    Director, Midlands Engine Observatory

  • “Through this visual mapping project, Greater Manchester will be able to showcase our success in the digital sector.”
    Photo of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

    Andy Burnham
    Mayor Greater Manchester

  • “SIC Codes often miss many companies that interest us. RTICs allow us to find these companies.”
    Tom Carnay Univeristy of Southampton

    Tom Carnay
    Innovation Programme Lead

  • “We support the use of the innovative technology at The Data City as a force for good, as we help emerging sectors and existing companies in the recovery from COVID-19”

    James Lewis
    Deputy Mayor, West Yorkshire

  • “It fills quite a big gap in the current understanding of how economies can function.”

    Josh Stott
    Head of Steer Economic Development

  • “The major value add is the building of real-time industry classifications.”

    Raquel Ortega-Argilés
    Professor of Regional Economic Development at Alliance Manchester Business School