Proximo

What Proximo does

Proximo is a privately-held US information services firm founded in 1997 by David Ricciardi, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with additional offices in Washington DC, Atlanta, and London (Proximo Data UK Ltd). The company specializes in big data analytics across three pillars: data strategy and governance, data warehousing and integration, and business intelligence and predictive analytics, delivered as Analytics-as-a-Service to Fortune 500 corporations and professional/trade associations.

The company's core technology platform is Proveedor, a cloud-based supplier diversity analytics solution that aggregates internal client spend data with third-party supplier information to produce dashboards, economic-impact analyses, and supplier portals; Proveedor is positioned as the only analytics-focused platform dedicated to the supplier diversity space and now powers the February 2025-launched Supplier Inclusion Collaborative cohort network. Adjacent IP includes the ESGSync Hub ESG reporting questionnaire platform (with European Sustainability Reporting Standards support), and Proximo's own machine-learning genetic-programming methods used alongside traditional regression modeling to generate predictive and plain-English insights for clients such as American College of Cardiology (data warehouse work since 2009), AAOS (orthopedic registries since 2019), Merck, Goldman Sachs, Toyota, Allstate, and Novartis.

Proximo generates revenue through a mix of project-based and retained professional services engagements, supplemented by subscription access to its cloud platforms (Proveedor, ESGSync Hub) and data integration managed services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, with senior team members (including the CEO) leading enterprise sales, supported by inbound demand generated through content marketing, conference participation (NGLCC, WBENC), industry awards (NGLCC LGBT Supplier of the Year 2023, multi-year Inc. 5000 inclusion), and a network of strategic partners (Innovators Box, Southpaw Insights, Hospital Council of Northern & Central California).

Name

Proximo

Legal name

Proximo

Website

https://proximo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proximo is a US-based data analytics and IT services firm that delivers warehousing, business intelligence, and supplier diversity platforms (including Proveedor and ESGSync Hub) to Fortune 500 corporations and professional associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Analytics Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application Modernization (Monolith-to-Modules, Domain Modernization) (BPAEAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) & Belonging Consulting (BPAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Data analytics services
• Supplier diversity analytics
• Data warehousing integration
• Business intelligence consulting
• ESG reporting platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Analytics as a Service (AaaS): Proximo delivers analytics as a service using its expertise to provide answers that directly impact business strategy and operations. Engagements can be ongoing (retained) or project-based on specific critical questions. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements billed on a per-project or retainer basis.
2. Platform Subscriptions (Proveedor, ESGSync Hub): Cloud-based software platforms (Proveedor for Supplier Diversity analytics, ESGSync Hub for ESG reporting) likely operate on subscription or SaaS models with clients subscribing to platform access and associated content/scoring methodologies.
3. Data Warehouse, Integration & Cleanup Services: One-time or project-based data integration work including building data warehouses that continually load, clean, and integrate data. Also offered as ongoing managed services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Proximo is an information services firm that delivers Analytics as a Service (AaaS), combining professional consulting in data strategy, warehousing, integration, and business intelligence with proprietary platforms including Proveedor for supplier diversity analytics, ESGSync Hub for ESG reporting, and the Supplier Inclusion Collaborative. Its work converts fragmented, siloed client data into predictive, plain-English 'Intelligent Information' for Fortune 500 corporations, large associations, and sustainable procurement programs.

Product overview

Proximo is an information services company specializing in Big Data analytics. The company offers Analytics as a Service (AaaS) through a portfolio of products and consulting services. The core product is Proveedor, a cloud-based platform for Supplier Diversity analytics, which powers the Supplier Inclusion Collaborative for collaborative supplier discovery. ESGSync Hub provides ESG reporting capabilities. These platforms are complemented by consulting services including Data Strategy & Governance, Data Warehousing & Integration, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Culture of Analytics (delivered via Innovators Box partnership), and Data Registries. The company also offers Supplier Inclusion in a Box for organizations starting diversity programs and AB 962 compliance services for California hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Proveedor: A cloud-based Supplier Diversity platform that provides analytics, dashboards, supplier portals, and economic impact analysis for corporate supplier inclusion programs.
• ESGSync Hub
• Supplier Inclusion in a Box

Products and services

• Proveedor
• Supplier Inclusion Collaborative
• ESGSync Hub
• Supplier Inclusion in a Box
• Data Strategy & Governance
• Data Warehousing & Integration
• Business Intelligence & Analytics
• Culture of Analytics
• Data Registries
• AB 962 Compliance

Quantifiable outcome

• Merck discovered correlation between supplier spend and social determinants of health (SDOH)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BIG EAST ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Proximo was a sponsor of the 2025 BIG EAST Basketball Tournament as one of eight new sponsors alongside Acorns, Colgate, College Ave, Sun Cruiser, Visit Myrtle Beach, Hankook Tire, and Klarna. Sponsors received TV-visible signage, branding rights, and activation opportunities as part of multi-year category exclusivity agreements.
• Southpaw InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Southpaw Insights is a woman-owned qualitative and quantitative research firm. Proximo and Southpaw have worked closely together since 2012 on multiple projects, including the Greater MSP Business Bridge supplier diversity market study. Southpaw provides qualitative insights that complement Proximo's quantitative analytics, creating a complementary zone of genius. Jessica Broome is the founder and CEO.
• Innovators BoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovators Box is a collaboration partner for the Culture of Analytics program, which focuses on the human component of technology adoption. The program helps organizations build internal cultures that embrace learning, optimize new technology, and encourage curiosity. More information available at cultureofanalytics.com.
• SourceOne InnovationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of four certified diverse businesses collaborating on the Supplier Inclusion in a Box offering. SourceOne Innovations contributes to the delivery of supplier diversity programs at reduced time and cost.
• Certify My CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of four certified diverse businesses collaborating on the Supplier Inclusion in a Box offering, providing certification services for diverse suppliers.
• DiversitasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of four certified diverse businesses collaborating on the Supplier Inclusion in a Box offering, bringing supplier diversity expertise to the program.
• Hospital Council of Northern & Central CaliforniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProximo is an endorsed business partner of the Hospital Council of Northern & Central California for Supplier Diversity services, specifically AB 962 reporting for California licensed hospitals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Supplier.io: Supplier.io is a dedicated supplier diversity and inclusion management platform. It is the closest direct competitor to Proximo's Proveedor platform in supplier diversity analytics and reporting.
• EcoVadis: EcoVadis is a leading sustainability and ESG ratings platform used by large enterprises for supplier sustainability scorecards. It overlaps directly with Proximo's ESGSync Hub and Proveedor offerings for ESG and supplier data analytics.
• West Monroe Partners: West Monroe is a mid-sized business and technology consultancy with strong data and analytics practices serving Fortune 500 clients — comparable in scale, vertical mix, and consulting-plus-software model to Proximo.
• Tiger Analytics: Tiger Analytics is a data and AI consulting firm with predictive analytics and data warehousing practices serving large enterprises — comparable in delivery model and analytics-method emphasis to Proximo.
• Fractal Analytics: Fractal is an AI and analytics services firm combining consulting with proprietary decisioning platforms — directly analogous to Proximo's analytics-as-a-service model paired with Proveedor and ESGSync Hub.
• Slalom: Slalom is a mid-sized consulting firm with deep data, analytics, and business intelligence practices serving Fortune 500 enterprises — directly comparable to Proximo's data warehousing, BI, and analytics-as-a-service model.

Broad incumbents

• Domo: Domo is a cloud BI and data visualization platform that overlaps with the business intelligence and data warehousing portion of Proximo's offering, especially for Fortune 500 self-service analytics.
• Coupa Software: Coupa is a broad procurement and spend management platform with supplier information and diversity modules. It represents the bundled-incumbent threat to Proximo's standalone Proveedor platform.
• Palantir Technologies: Palantir provides enterprise data integration, warehousing, and analytics platforms at large scale. While much bigger, it represents a comparable 'data-to-insights' thesis and overlaps with Proximo's data warehousing and integration services for large enterprises.

Emerging players

• IntegrityNext: IntegrityNext is a SaaS platform for supplier sustainability, ESG, and compliance monitoring. It competes with ESGSync Hub and the ESG portion of Proveedor for corporate sustainability procurement spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubevimeo.com/proximoinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProximoInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/proximo-consulting-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/proximo_inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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