Meltwater

One of the largest global media intelligence and social analytics platforms, serving 27,000+ clients across 140+ countries with an integrated suite of monitoring, analytics, and engagement tools.

Meltwater is a global SaaS company founded in Oslo, Norway in 2001, headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive suite of media intelligence, social listening, and consumer insights tools that enable PR, marketing, and communications professionals to monitor news, social media, podcasts, and other digital channels in real time. The platform aggregates data from millions of sources worldwide, applying AI and natural language processing to surface actionable insights about brand sentiment, competitive activity, and emerging trends. Meltwater serves over 27,000 companies across more than 140 countries, ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to mid-market organizations. Its product portfolio spans media monitoring, social media management, influencer marketing, consumer intelligence, and sales intelligence — making it one of the most comprehensive media intelligence platforms on the market. The company has grown significantly through organic development and strategic acquisitions, including Linkfluence, Owler, Klear, and Sysomos, broadening its data assets and analytical capabilities. In the AdTech and MarTech ecosystem, Meltwater occupies a critical position at the intersection of earned media analytics, social intelligence, and audience insights. It competes with players like Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Cision, and Talkwalker, differentiating itself through its global data coverage, AI-driven analytics, and integrated platform approach. Meltwater is publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs) under the ticker MELT, reflecting its Scandinavian roots despite its US operational headquarters.