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Investor relations (IR) solutions consist of tools and services designed to help companies communicate clearly and strategically with investors, analysts, and stakeholders. They enhance transparency, build investor trust, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The primary objective is to strengthen the company's market reputation, attract investment, and maintain robust investor relationships.
The primary types of investor relations solutions include software and services. Software solutions support platforms for reporting, analytics, and communication, facilitating centralized, compliant, and efficient investor engagement. These solutions serve various investor types such as institutional investors, retail investors, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and hedge funds. They are offered through multiple delivery models, including on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid solutions. The communication tools provided include investor communication platforms, webcast solutions, mobile apps, email and newsletter services, and social media management. These solutions are widely used across industries such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, retail, manufacturing, information technology (IT), telecommunications, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.
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The investor relations solutions market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.99 billion in 2024 to $3.30 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to an increased focus on corporate transparency, rising demand for real-time investor updates, a greater need to comply with financial disclosure regulations, expanded shareholder engagement practices, and wider adoption of traditional investor relations tools.
The investor relations solutions market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by a growing demand for data-driven decision-making, increased reliance on cloud-based investor relations platforms, heightened pressure for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, greater adoption of automation in reporting, and an increased emphasis on investor analytics. Key trends anticipated include advancements in virtual investor meeting technologies, innovations in AI-powered communication tools, investments in integrated investor relations platforms, developments in real-time analytics dashboards, and innovations in mobile-first investor relations applications.
The growing reliance on cloud-based solutions is expected to drive the expansion of the investor relations solutions market in the coming years. Cloud-based solutions are internet-hosted platforms that enable users to remotely access, store, and manage data and applications. Demand for these solutions is rising due to the increasing need for remote collaboration among global teams, which requires secure, centralized, and always-available communication tools. Cloud-based platforms enhance investor relations by offering instant access to financial information, secure collaboration, and seamless communication among stakeholders worldwide. They facilitate virtual meetings and streamline compliance reporting through scalable and centralized systems. For example, a report published by Google Cloud in September 2022 highlighted that the use of multiple public clouds grew by 26% in 2022 compared to 2021, rising from 21% to 26%. Additionally, hybrid cloud usage increased significantly from 25% in 2021 to 42.5% in 2022. Thus, the rising adoption of cloud-based solutions is a key factor fueling growth in the investor relations solutions market.
Leading companies in the investor relations solutions market are focusing on developing sophisticated digital platforms to improve investor communication and transparency. Digital investor relations platforms are software tools that help companies engage with investors and analysts more effectively by providing real-time financial updates, virtual meeting capabilities, and compliance management features. For instance, in July 2022, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), a publicly traded company based in Hong Kong, launched IR Connect. This platform offers listed issuers a centralized channel to share important company information, real-time stock data, and shareholder analytics. By integrating multiple reporting and communication tools into one system, IR Connect promotes transparency and encourages regular interaction with investors and stakeholders.
In February 2024, Thoma Bravo LP, a US-based private equity firm, acquired EQS Group for $430.9 million (€400 million). This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Thoma Bravo's portfolio of RegTech and ESG-focused platforms by leveraging EQS Group's strong presence in Europe and its advanced cloud-based solutions for corporate transparency, regulatory compliance, and investor relations. EQS Group is a Germany-based provider of cloud-based software designed to manage corporate compliance and investor relations activities.
Major players in the investor relations solutions market are S&P Global Inc., Nasdaq Inc., Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., FactSet Research Systems Inc., RealPage Inc., Edelman Public Relations Worldwide LLC, Cision US Inc., Business Wire Inc., AlphaSense Inc., Allvue Systems LLC, Morrow Sodali LLC, CB Information Services Inc., Glass Lewis & Co. LLC, Tracxn Technologies Limited, Dion Global Solutions Limited, Corbin Advisors LLC, MZ Group, WealthBlock Inc., Rose & Company LLC, and Notified.
North America was the largest region in the investor relations solutions market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in investor relations solutions report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the investor relations solutions market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The investor relations solutions market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as compliance management, data analytics and reporting, investor database solutions, shareholder management, and regulatory compliance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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