Business Information Services (BIS)

Our Business Information Services (BIS) deliver bespoke, multilingual research and actionable intelligence by leveraging deep sector expertise, advanced technologies, and a global footprint to support investment banking, private equity (PE), and corporate clients in making informed, timely, and strategic decisions that drive competitive advantage.

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Business Information Services & BIS Solutions

Our BIS solutions offer comprehensive, bespoke research and intelligence support designed to meet the unique needs of investment banking, lending, private equity, and corporate clients. With sector-wide expertise across industries such as technology, healthcare, consumer, energy, the financial institutions group (FIG), and real estate, our team delivers accurate, timely, and actionable insights. Our BIS solutions include multilingual research capabilities, access to more than 50 databases, advanced automation tools, and a flexible operating model to maximize efficiency and return on investment (ROI). Through our BIS solutions, clients benefit from in-depth company and market intelligence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) analytics, macroeconomic analysis, and customized league tables.

We combine knowledge management, dedicated library support, and extended coverage hours to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables that help clients stay competitive in fast-paced markets.

Business Information Services – Support We Provide

Information Retrieval Services

Our BIS solutions include rapid and precise information retrieval from trusted global databases, research publications, regulatory filings, and market sources. We ensure timely access to critical data, helping clients make informed decisions without wasting valuable time in manual searches.

Market Analysis Services

We deliver in-depth market analysis covering market size, trends, growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics. Our BIS solutions combine quantitative data with qualitative insights to equip clients with a complete understanding of industry landscapes, enabling smarter strategic and investment decisions.

Sector Analysis Services

Our sector analysis under the business information services umbrella offers deep dives into macroeconomic factors, emerging opportunities, regulatory shifts, and sector-specific risks. This enables clients to anticipate changes, identify growth areas, and develop tailored strategies across different industries.

Company Analysis Services

We provide comprehensive company analysis, including financial performance, operational strengths, business models, peer benchmarking, and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. Business information services in this area help clients evaluate investment targets, competitors, and partners with greater clarity and confidence.

M&A Analytics Services

Our BIS solutions deliver robust M&A analytics, including transaction benchmarking, valuation multiples, league table creation, and deal volume analysis. These insights support clients in identifying potential deals, understanding market positioning, and developing compelling pitch materials.

Automation-Driven Research Support

Leveraging automation, we streamline repetitive research processes such as web scraping, data updates, and chart generation. This BIS solution significantly reduces turnaround time, improves accuracy, and allows clients to focus on higher-value, strategic work.

Our Research Ecosystem

We utilize our complete research ecosystem of operations to provide our clients with a one-stop-shop experience.

Design and Publishing Services

Our in-house design and language experts support investment banks to deliver high-quality, ready-to-use, impactful presentations and content.

Automation-Powered Solutions

Efficiency tool to streamline the preparation of financial models and presentations and workflow management tool for transparency and efficiency. The analyst has access to SEAS – SGA’s Data Extraction Automation Solution.

Business Information Services

The BIS team with in-depth expertise in various databases to deliver high-quality research insights.

Valuation/FM Experts

Supported by experts with significant experience in working with independent valuators, investment banks, and private equity firms across financial reporting, tax compliance, and transaction-related and litigation-related valuations.

Domain Experts

Our in-house subject matter experts across various sectors and domains guide the team of analysts to provide domain understanding and create impactful outputs.

Design and Publishing Services

Our in-house design and language experts support investment banks to deliver high-quality, ready-to-use, impactful presentations and content.

Automation-Powered Solutions

Efficiency tool to streamline the preparation of financial models and presentations and workflow management tool for transparency and efficiency. The analyst has access to SEAS – SGA’s Data Extraction Automation Solution.

Business Information Services

The BIS team with in-depth expertise in various databases to deliver high-quality research insights.

Valuation/FM Experts

Supported by experts with significant experience in working with independent valuators, investment banks, and private equity firms across financial reporting, tax compliance, and transaction-related and litigation-related valuations.

Domain Experts

Our in-house subject matter experts across various sectors and domains guide the team of analysts to provide domain understanding and create impactful outputs.

Our Automation-Powered Solutions

We deploy a host of tools to efficiently manage workflow, facilitate knowledge re-use, and automate repeated tasks to reduce the overall time for deal execution.
  • Automate and streamline request life cycle and evaluate capacity availability.
  • Track the time spent on each request through a single dashboard view for managers.
  • MIS reporting feature to track productivity.
Workflow Management
  • Centralized knowledge repository leveraged by teams globally.
  • User-friendly search through available content to reduce TAT and increase efficiency.
  • Easy to implement, integrate, and customizable as per the client’s requirements.
Knowledge Management System
  • Package of slide layouts and infographics in client’s color scheme.
  • Investment banking productivity suite.
  • TOC creation with pre-ideas/guidelines.
  • Build custom automated tombstone slides using past deal data.
  • Manage and edit charts, tables, format, etc. with a single click.
Investment Banking Productivity Suite
  • Automated data extraction from structured and unstructured sources.
  • AI-/ML-driven NLP tools for processing qualitative information.
  • Automated quality check and assurance tools.
Custom RPA Tools
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Our Value Proposition

We deliver a differentiated experience for our clients by combining technical depth, domain expertise, and technology-enabled execution. Our approach is anchored in seven core levers
Our Value Proposition
  • Multi-Purpose Valuation Expertise.
  • Sector-Specific Valuation Insights.
  • Deep Understanding of Global Standards.
  • Expertise in Complex Capital Structures.
  • Audit- and Tax-Ready Outputs.
  • Efficient, Scalable Delivery Powered by Agentic AI Tools.
  • Lifecycle Support Across the Investment Journey.

Who We Serve – Business Information Services

Investment Banks
Advisory Firms
Private Equity (PE) Firms
Venture Capital (VC) Firms
Consulting and Corporate Firms
Asset Managers

What Our Clients are Saying

SGA provided me with really good information that helped me a lot! Information that I did not come across and that made it very easy for me to complete my analysis. Thank you! He also made sure that the information was not too old and came from good sources. I was very satisfied. Thank you again – big big support!
Investment Banking Client – London, UK
Each time I request some information from BIS, it is dealt with very promptly. I am informed that this request is being processed and that I normally receive information on the same day. Very professional. I am very happy with the communication with BIS. Thank you.
Investment Banking Client – London, UK

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