Our Journey

Princeton grad Greg Ugwi founded Thinknum in 2014 after frustration with a shared problem: where to find structured data from the web to feed investment strategies? We've signed over 300 enterprise clients since those heady days, and become one of the largest and most respected names in the alternative data space.

We’re proud of the role we play in helping alternative data ‘cross the chasm’ to become a truly mainstream technology. Below are some of the highlights from our journey so far.

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Data insights

We know the power of our alternative web data, but don’t take our word for it. Thinknum data is regularly cited in research reports, conferences, virtual events, and the media.

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Our press mentions

Our data has been cited 400+ times in major publications

Research citations

Discover our insightful collection of resources