The Georgia State University Library has access to several databases that provide company profiles. Generally, company profiles include descriptions, company histories, financial information, news stories and other information related to a company.

• IBISWorld U.S. Industry Research

  Provides economic, demographic, and government data on American and global industries. Reports include information industry performance outlooks, products, markets, the competitive landscape, and key statistics.

• Passport 

  Euromonitor International's Passport is a global market research database that provides statistics, analysis, reports, surveys, and breaking news on industries, countries, and consumers worldwide.

Finding financial information on a private company is always a challenge, because, unlike public companies, they are not required to disclose their financial information to the SEC. Most of the financial resources covered elsewhere on this guide will not include private company information. We do have some resources that have limited financial data for private companies. 

• ReferenceUSA This link opens in a new window

  ReferenceUSA is a business directory that includes some limited financial information for private companies (sales volume, expenditure, etc.). Keep in mind that these are estimates so accuracy can be an issue.

Additional information on private U.S. and global companies, specifically for startups and incubators, is available on Crunchbase.com. There is a basic, free version and a PRO version with a 7-day trial with no cost. 

Company information is often tied to industry information. Industry resources will include an analysis of important companies in an industry, provide market share information, etc. Moreover, you can use industry data to see how a company compares to it's competitors. In addition to the company resources on this guide, you might also find it helpful to look at our Industry Research Guide and our Company Research Guide.