Research Guides: Company & Industry Research: Private Companies

Resources to find info on Private Companies

Private companies do not need to provide financial data or an annual report to the public. The content in the two databases below is usually based on models, NOT true numbers. Use the information, but be wary.

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Reference Solutions This link opens in a new window
A directory of businesses and non-profits in the United States. Useful for identifying businesses and competitors. Plus, useful for creating direct marketing lists of consumers. NOTE: Use "Verified" results. Former Title: Reference USA. Coverage: last three years.

NM Public Regulation Commission
This NM government site allows you to search for NM public and private corporate filings. Other states
US Patent & Trademark Office
Patents and trademarks are often one of the few public records available for new private companies involved in science and technology fields.
USASpending
This government site provides the public with information about how their tax dollars are spent. It provide one the ability to look at contracts, grants, loans, and other types of spending across many agencies.