Research Guides at CSU Pueblo Library: MGMT 485: Strategic Management: Private companies

What is a private company?

A private company is a company that is not traded on any stock exchange. As a general rule, they do not need to file any documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Finding information on private companies can be challenging.

America's Largest Private Companies
2019 rankings from Forbes.
Inc. 5000
From Inc.com, the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies.
FedSpending
Searchable database of Recovery Act spending by federal agencies on contracts, grants, loans, direct payments, and insurance.

Find company profiles

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
U.S. and international company data and annual reports, industry reports, expanded long-term debt, fact sheets, and corporate bond portraits.

*** As of July 31, 2024, we will no longer have access to this database. Contact Victor Baeza (victor.baeza@csupueblo.edu) for alternative sources of business information***
Market Share Reporter This link opens in a new window
Comparative business statistics and an immediate overview of companies, products, and services. Need help? Check the official help guide.

Read news and in-depth articles

Business Source Premier This link opens in a new window
Articles from regional, national and international business and trade journals on all aspects of business and finance.
Communications & Mass Media This link opens in a new window
Articles from scholarly journals and trade publications focused on mass communications.
Flipster This link opens in a new window
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10 popular magazines, downloadable to any device. Includes Forbes, The Atlantic, and Wired for the latest news on finance, science, design, and politics.