Cognism

Leading European-focused B2B sales intelligence platform with strong GDPR compliance positioning

Cognism is a sales intelligence platform that helps B2B sales and marketing teams identify and connect with their ideal prospects through accurate contact data, company intelligence, and buyer intent signals. The company specializes in providing GDPR-compliant, phone-verified mobile numbers and business email addresses across Europe and North America, differentiating itself through its focus on data compliance and quality. Founded in 2015, Cognism has grown to become a significant player in the sales intelligence space, competing with established providers like ZoomInfo and Apollo.io. The platform combines prospecting data with technographic information, firmographic filters, and intent data to help revenue teams build targeted lists and engage prospects more effectively. Cognism serves thousands of customers globally, particularly focusing on mid-market and enterprise B2B companies across technology, professional services, and other sectors. While technically positioned in the broader MarTech/SalesTech ecosystem rather than traditional AdTech (advertising technology), Cognism's data and intelligence capabilities support account-based marketing initiatives and targeted outreach that complement digital advertising strategies. The company has raised significant venture funding and continues to expand its data coverage and product capabilities.