Oxford Business Group

What Oxford Business Group does

Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a privately held UK-based research and publishing company founded in 1994 that produces authoritative investment and economic intelligence on more than 30 emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Its editorial platform combines on-the-ground analyst teams in 34+ countries with primary statistical data, in-person interviews, and field research vetted by both public- and private-sector sources to produce The Report series, country and sector reports, ESG Intelligence Reports, and CEO Surveys.

OBG's core product is the OBG Research Terminal, a subscription-based digital platform (£500-£850/year tiers) that consolidates reports, articles, interviews, CEO surveys, videos, and event alerts. Adjacent revenue streams include individual report sales (£175/retail), bespoke advisory and consulting, thought-leadership production, video solutions, supply-chain and international-development consulting, an Academic Programme, and conference partnerships with 800+ business events annually. The content is additionally distributed through Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Factset, CNKI, and LexusNexis, reaching finance professionals and academics on platforms they already use.

OBG sells to a horizontal customer base including executives and entrepreneurs, bankers and hedge fund managers, government and policy-research delegations, journalists, consultants, academics, and diplomats. Select enterprise clients include 389 Fortune 500 companies with Research Terminal licences, alongside mission-aligned government partners such as the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, the General Authority for Media Regulation (Saudi Arabia), the Saudi Cultural Development Fund, and Alwaleed Philanthropies. The company is led by CEO Andrew Jeffreys and operates its headquarters from London with regional offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Manila, Cairo, and 34 additional country locations.

Name

Oxford Business Group

Legal name

Oxford Business Group

Website

https://oxfordbusinessgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oxford Business Group is a privately held UK-based research and publishing firm founded in 1994 that produces on-the-ground economic intelligence, country and sector reports, ESG research, and CEO surveys across more than 30 emerging markets, distributed via its Research Terminal subscription and major financial data platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Terminal Licences: Annual digital licences granting access to OBG's full portfolio of reports, articles, CEO surveys, videos, and alerts. Tiered plans range from free (limited) to £850/year for full access with print and downloads. Multi-user and corporate licence quotes are available upon request.
2. Report Sales: Individual reports sold in digital or print format, with The Report retailing at £175 per copy. Individual chapters are available to read online or download as PDF. One complimentary print report is included annually with the basic plan.
3. Advisory and Consulting Services: Bespoke research, consultancy, and thought-leadership services for private companies and governmental organisations, ranging from competitor and demand analysis to market entry and comparison studies.
4. Events and Roundtables: OBG serves as research partner for over 800 major business conferences annually, generating revenue through speaker fees, research partnerships, and featured placement of its publications at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oxford Business Group (OBG) produces comprehensive, on-the-ground economic and business intelligence reports on more than 30 emerging markets across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Its core delivery vehicle is the OBG Research Terminal, a subscription-based platform offering country-level and sectoral reports, articles, CEO surveys, and video content, complemented by individual report sales, bespoke advisory and consulting services, and event research partnerships.

Product overview

Oxford Business Group (OBG) operates as a multi-faceted research, consultancy, and advisory firm offering a subscription-based business intelligence platform. The core offering is the OBG Research Terminal, which provides access to The Report Series (comprehensive country-specific economic publications), ESG Intelligence Reports, Articles and Interviews, CEO Surveys, and Events and Roundtables. These products are organized by country (covering 30+ emerging markets across Africa, Asia, The Americas, and The Middle East) and by sector (including Agriculture, Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Health, ICT, Industry, Media, Tourism, and Transport). OBG offers tiered subscription plans (OBGplus free tier, Full Access at £500/year, Full Access With Downloads at £750/year, and Full Access With Print + Downloads at £850/year), along with ancillary services such as Advisory and Consulting, Video Solutions, Thought Leadership, Partner Research, OBG Nearshoring, and an Academic Programme. The company also distributes content through major financial data platforms including Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon, Factset, S&P Global Market Intelligence, CNKI, and LexusNexis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OBG Research Terminal Subscription-based business intelligence platform providing access to economic and sector-specific research on 30+ emerging markets, including country reports, articles, interviews, CEO surveys, video content, and data analysis. Targeted at enterprise and institutional users via tiered annual licences.
• The Report Series Comprehensive country-specific economic reports providing macroeconomic overviews, sector-by-sector analysis, regulatory frameworks, and exclusive interviews with government and industry leaders for over 30 emerging markets. Sold individually at £175 per copy or as part of subscription tiers.
• ESG Intelligence Reports Specialised reports examining environmental, social, and governance trends and practices across emerging markets, including national and regional ESG regulations and company-specific case studies.
• Articles and Interviews Regularly published research articles and exclusive interviews providing insights into top growth sectors and pressing economic issues across OBG-covered markets.
• CEO Surveys Periodic surveys evaluating business sentiment among executives across a wide range of markets, industries, company sizes, and specialties to gauge economic outlook and trends.
• Events and Roundtables OBG serves as research partner for over 800 major business conferences annually, offering speaking engagements, roundtables, and featured research placement at high-profile industry events globally.
• Advisory and Consulting Services Bespoke research, consultancy, and thought-leadership services for private companies and governmental organisations, ranging from competitor and demand analysis to market entry and comparison studies. Includes sub-offerings such as ESG Intelligence, Supply Chain Consulting, and International Development Consulting.
• Video Solutions Video content production services and Global Platform video features, including interviews with CEOs, heads of state, and government officials providing market insights from OBG-covered markets.
• Thought Leadership Custom thought-leadership content development services to help clients communicate their market insights, expertise, and strategic perspectives.
• Partner Research Collaborative research projects with partner organisations to produce specialised sector or region-specific reports and analysis.
• OBG Nearshoring Specialised advisory service focused on nearshoring strategies and supply chain optimisation for emerging markets, helping companies evaluate and execute cross-border supply chain reconfiguration.
• Academic Programme University partnership programme providing academic institutions with access to OBG's emerging market research for educational and research purposes.
• Sector Research Specialised sector-specific research covering industries including Agriculture, Construction, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Health, ICT, Industry, Legal Framework, Media, Real Estate, Retail, Tax, Tourism, and Transport across OBG's covered markets.
• OBG Webstore (Individual Report Sales) Online storefront for purchasing individual country reports and chapters in digital or print format, with The Report retailing at £175 per copy and individual chapters available as PDF downloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• 389 Fortune 500 companies hold a licence to the OBG Research Terminal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Skydrops Sustainable Water TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Oxford Business Group released a video feature in partnership with Skydrops Sustainable Water Technologies examining how Qatar and the broader MENA region address water security vulnerabilities through decentralized, technology-driven solutions including atmospheric water generation.
• Alwaleed PhilanthropiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026Alwaleed Philanthropies supported Oxford Business Group's chapter on Saudi Arabia's philanthropy sector as part of The Report: Saudi Arabia 2025, featuring interviews with senior foundation leaders including HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud. The chapter examined how Saudi Arabia's philanthropy sector is evolving toward a more structured and regulated model under Vision 2030.
• General Authority for Media Regulation (Gmedia), Saudi ArabiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026OBG in partnership with the General Authority for Media Regulation (Gmedia) launched a comprehensive report on Saudi Arabia's media sector at the Saudi Media Forum, forecasting sector GDP contribution to nearly triple from $4.3 billion in 2024 to $12.5 billion by 2030.
• Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026Oxford Business Group published a six-part article series in collaboration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority examining Saudi Arabia's regulatory reform and digital innovation across food safety, healthcare, and biotechnology, highlighting SFDA's deployment of AI, robotic process automation, and data analytics.
• Saudi Cultural Development FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025OBG and the Saudi Cultural Development Fund jointly launched a Market Outlook Report focusing on Saudi Arabia's cultural sector at the Cultural Investment Conference in Riyadh, highlighting the sector's growth potential, funding requirements, and investment opportunities.
• Bloomberg Professional ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBG research content is available on Bloomberg Professional Services and Bloomberg Terminal, enabling financial professionals to access OBG's emerging market intelligence directly through their trading and analysis platforms.
• Refinitiv EikoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBG research content is available on Refinitiv Eikon, providing OBG's emerging market intelligence to Refinitiv's global client base of financial professionals.
• S&P Global Market IntelligencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBG research content is distributed through S&P Global Market Intelligence, providing subscribers with access to OBG's country and sector analysis.
• FactsetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOBG content is available through Factset, enabling Factset's institutional clients to access OBG's emerging market research.
• CNKIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCNKI provides access to OBG's emerging market research content for academic and research users in China.
• PwC IndonesiaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPwC Indonesia partnered with OBG for content collaboration including digital infrastructure analysis and ESG reporting in Indonesia, with PwC providing digital services leadership viewpoints in OBG reports.
• InfraCo AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBG signed an MoU with InfraCo Asia for collaborative research on Sri Lanka's infrastructure and investment opportunities, as noted in OBG & Sri Lanka press coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• S&P Global Market Intelligence: A much larger platform offering country risk, sector and financial data, distributed through its own terminal and OEM partnerships (and an OBG distribution channel itself). Overlaps with OBG's research but covers a far broader asset class and dataset universe.
• Bloomberg Intelligence: Bloomberg's in-house research arm providing country, sector and company analysis to terminal subscribers globally. Comparable in audience (institutional investors) and topic overlap; competes for the same wallet as OBG's Research Terminal licence inside Fortune 500 firms.

Emerging players

• Control Risks: Specialist risk consultancy providing political, security and integrity risk research across emerging markets. Adjacent to OBG's advisory work and ESG/governance coverage, addressing overlapping corporate clients.
• Eurasia Group: Political-risk advisory and research firm covering emerging and frontier markets for corporates and investors. Comparable to OBG on political-economy content and consulting mandates, though Eurasia Group is more advisory- than publication-led.

Others

• Deloitte (Emerging Markets Research): Big Four firm producing thought-leadership and country reports for emerging markets, often via partnerships with publishers like OBG. Competes for corporate executive attention and advisory spend but does not directly sell country-research subscriptions.
• PwC (Middle East / Emerging Markets): Global professional services firm with significant emerging-market practices and content partnerships (PwC Indonesia has collaborated with OBG). Comparable buyer segment and overlap on consulting-style emerging-market content, though PwC's core is audit/advisory rather than research publishing.

Direct peers

• EMIS (Emerging Markets Information Service): ISI Markets / Euromoney-owned EMIS aggregates emerging-market company, industry and macroeconomic data and research, distributed through its own platform and partners. Directly comparable to OBG in target buyer (banks, corporates, consultants) and content scope.
• Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU): The research arm of The Economist Group, providing country-level macroeconomic, political and sector analysis with a strong emerging-markets focus. EIU is the closest direct competitor to OBG's Report Series and country-intelligence subscriptions, addressing the same executive and institutional buyer.
• Frontier View: Boutique advisory and research firm focused on emerging-market strategy, market entry and political risk, often producing co-branded reports with consulting firms. Comparable to OBG on emerging-market coverage and the consulting/thought-leadership service line.
• Fitch Solutions (BMI Research): Fitch Solutions' BMI brand produces country risk and industry research covering emerging and frontier markets, sold via subscriptions and distributed through financial platforms. Overlaps directly with OBG's sector and country intelligence offerings for institutional investors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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