Q. I am trying to find financial data of some private companies. What database would you suggest?

It can be very difficult, if not impossible, to find financial data for private companies (especially smaller companies). Unlike public companies, private companies are not required to file financial reports with the SEC.

Start your researching using the PrivCo database, which provides private company financial data including M&A activity, investor information, private equity and venture capital data. Then, visit the Private Company research guide for additional recommended databases and search strategies.