Alternative data Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Data Type, By Delivery Model, By End-User Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Alternative data Market will grow from USD 4.45 Billion in 2025 to USD 29.82 Billion by 2031 at a 37.31% CAGR. The Global Alternative Data Market encompasses non-traditional information sets derived from digital footprints, such as satellite imagery, social media sentiment, and credit card transaction logs, which investors utilize to gain unique economic insights.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 4.45 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 29.82 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	37.31%
Fastest Growing Segment	Private Equity and Venture Capital
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Rising Institutional Demand for Alpha-Generating Investment Insights acts as a primary market accelerator as asset managers seek to outperform benchmarks in an increasingly efficient market. With traditional financial data offering diminishing competitive advantages, funds are aggressively increasing capital allocation toward non-traditional datasets to identify idiosyncratic risks and opportunities.

Key Market Challenges

Strict data privacy regulations and compliance requirements act as a primary constraint on the scalability of the Global Alternative Data Market. As asset managers seek to leverage non-traditional information, the complexity of adhering to diverse legal frameworks regarding material non-public information and consumer privacy significantly increases operational costs. These legal obligations compel firms to implement rigorous and time-consuming due diligence processes to ensure all ingested data is compliant, which directly delays the deployment of new strategies and erodes the speed advantage that alternative data intends to provide.

Key Market Trends

The Emergence of Synthetic Data for AI Model Training represents a transformative shift in the market, addressing the scarcity of high-quality, privacy-compliant historical datasets required for advanced analytics. As financial institutions increasingly deploy Generative AI, they face critical shortages of real-world data for training robust models without violating consumer privacy or data residency laws. Synthetic data-artificially generated information that mirrors the statistical properties of real-world assets-enables firms to simulate rare market events and train algorithms on "what-if" scenarios that historical data cannot provide.

Key Market Players

Bloomberg LP
FactSet Research Systems Inc.
S&P Global Inc.
Thomson Reuters Corporation
IHS Markit Ltd.
QUANDL INC.
YIPITDATA INC
Eagle Alpha Ltd
1010data Inc
Thinknum Alternative Data Inc

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Alternative data Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Alternative data Market, By Delivery Model:

Subscription-Based
Pay-Per-Use or Pay-Per-Access and Data as a Service (DaaS)

Alternative data Market, By End-User Industry:

Financial Services and Investment Firms
Hedge Funds and Asset Management
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Healthcare and Life Sciences

Alternative data Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Alternative data Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Alternative data Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Delivery Model (Subscription-Based, Pay-Per-Use or Pay-Per-Access and Data as a Service (DaaS))
- 5.2.2. By End-User Industry (Financial Services and Investment Firms, Hedge Funds and Asset Management, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Healthcare and Life Sciences)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Alternative data Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Delivery Model
- 6.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

7. Europe Alternative data Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Delivery Model
- 7.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.2. France Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

8. Asia Pacific Alternative data Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Delivery Model
- 8.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.2. India Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Alternative data Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Delivery Model
- 9.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

10. South America Alternative data Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Delivery Model
- 10.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Alternative data Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Delivery Model
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Alternative data Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Bloomberg LP
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. FactSet Research Systems Inc.
15.3. S&P Global Inc.
15.4. Thomson Reuters Corporation
15.5. IHS Markit Ltd.
15.6. QUANDL INC.
15.7. YIPITDATA INC
15.8. Eagle Alpha Ltd
15.9. 1010data Inc
15.10. Thinknum Alternative Data Inc