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What is Company Signals?

What is Company Signals?

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Written by Marco Squarci
Updated over a month ago

Company Signals is Specter’s real-time tracking and analysis platform, providing an unparalleled view of more than 55 million private companies. Think of it as a company database on steroids: Our system not only monitors static information—like firmographics and funding—but also captures hundreds of unique events that signal company momentum. From automated alerts to proprietary growth rankings, Company Signals ensures you always have the latest insights on the organisations that matter most to you.

Key Features

Unmatched Coverage

With 55 million+ private companies and over 200 data points each, Specter delivers more comprehensive coverage than any other platform. Track everything from headcount changes and funding rounds to product launches—all in one place.

Growth Filters

Identify and prioritise high-potential companies by leveraging momentum-based filters. Our proprietary system monitors hundreds of real-time signals so you can focus on the businesses that are truly on the rise.

Enrichment & Automation

Automatically sync and push company and contact data to your CRM, ensuring your records stay enriched and up to date. Eliminate tedious manual updates—Specter handles the heavy lifting for you.

What We Track

Firmographics
Company name, description, industry, website and social links, founded date, location, and more.

Funding
Investors, lead investors, total funding amounts, breakdown of funding rounds, valuations, acquisitions, IPO details, and more.

Team
Headcount, headcount growth, founders, department breakdown, recent joiners and leavers, and more.

Web & App Intelligence
Web visits, web traffic sources, web traffic growth, app downloads, app ranking, and more.

Social Engagement
Followers (across major social media sites), follower growth, and engagement metrics.

Product Reviews
Ratings, review breakdowns, growth in reviews, and trending product feedback.

Developer Activity
Programming languages, repositories, stars, forks, and other open-source signals.

Technology Stack
Patents, trademarks, and the number or types of technologies in use.

Growth Rank
Proprietary growth rankings and indices, powered by Specter’s unique algorithms.

Use Cases

  1. Sourcing
    Effortlessly spot and prioritise the fastest-growing companies. Leverage Specter’s breadth of data to uncover fresh opportunities—even before they show up on anyone else’s radar.

  2. Enrichment
    Supercharge your CRM and internal databases with Specter’s real-time data. Connect, rank, and enrich any list for an always-accurate, always-complete view of the market.

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