Information Resources Overview
- Year Founded
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1979
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,500
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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22
- Investments
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19
Information Resources General Information
Description
Provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights dedicated to assisting businesses power action and growth. The company offers a repository of purchase, media, social, causal and loyalty data, all integrated on an on-demand, cloud-based technology platform, enabling consumer packaged goods (CPG), OTC health care organizations, retailers, financial services and media companies to remain relevant, capture market share, connect with consumers, collaborate with key constituents and deliver growth.
Contact Information
Website
www.iriworldwide.comCorporate Office
- 150 North Clinton Street
- Chicago, IL 60661
- United States
Corporate Office
- 150 North Clinton Street
- Chicago, IL 60661
- United States
Information Resources Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Information Resources Comparisons
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Information Resources Competitors (21)
One of Information Resources’s 21 competitors is Stylus, a Formerly VC-backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Formerly VC-backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| The Nielsen Company | Private Equity-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| J.D. Power and Associates | Private Equity-Backed | Troy, MI | ||||
| Mintel Group | Corporation | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Numerator | Private Equity-Backed | Chicago, IL |
Information Resources Patents
Information Resources Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20210142346-A1 | Synthesis of purchasing data from shopper loyalty cards and consumer panels | Inactive | 12-Nov-2019 | ||
| US-20190213613-A1 | Segmenting market data | Inactive | 09-Jan-2018 | ||
| US-20170286980-A1 | Evaluating impact of in-store displays on shopping behavior | Inactive | 29-Mar-2016 | ||
| US-20150154312-A1 | Virtual product hierarchies | Active | 02-Dec-2013 | ||
| US-20150154534-A1 | Virtual product hierarchies | Active | 02-Dec-2013 | G06Q10/087 |
Information Resources Signals
Information Resources Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Information Resources Investments & Acquisitions (19)
Information Resources’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with CoinOut. The deal was made on 31-Mar-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoinOut | 31-Mar-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Financial Software | ||
| Intelligent Shopper Solutions | 18-Mar-2021 | Buyout/LBO | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Retail Solutions | 08-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Sensori.Ai | 27-Jun-2017 | Early Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| RFC Container Company | 03-Jan-2017 | Buyout/LBO | Paper Containers and Packaging |
Information Resources Exits (3)
Information Resources’s most recent exit was on 27-Jun-2017 from Sensori.Ai. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensori.Ai | 27-Jun-2017 | Completed |
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| MEMRB International | 23-Oct-1998 | Completed |
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| MEMRB International | 15-Mar-1995 | Corporate | Completed |
Information Resources Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoinOut | Chicago, IL | 2015 | |
| Retail Solutions | San Jose, CA | 2003 | |
| Gira Foodservice | Paris, France | 1970 |
Information Resources FAQs
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When was Information Resources founded?
Information Resources was founded in 1979.
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Where is Information Resources headquartered?
Information Resources is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is the size of Information Resources?
Information Resources has 5,500 total employees.
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What industry is Information Resources in?
Information Resources’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).
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Is Information Resources a private or public company?
Information Resources is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Information Resources?
The current valuation of Information Resources is .
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What is Information Resources’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Information Resources is .
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How much funding has Information Resources raised over time?
Information Resources has raised $57.8M.
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Who are Information Resources’s investors?
Ares Capital Corporation BDC, Ares Management, Cohesive Capital Partners, Constitution Capital Partners, and ICG Enterprise Trust are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Information Resources.
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Who are Information Resources’s competitors?
Stylus, The Nielsen Company, J.D. Power and Associates, Mintel Group, and Numerator are some of the 21 competitors of Information Resources.
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When was Information Resources acquired?
Information Resources was acquired on 01-Aug-2022.
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Who acquired Information Resources?
Information Resources was acquired by Circana.
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