Qianzhan

What Qianzhan does

Qianzhan (前瞻网 / 前瞻产业研究院), operating through Shenzhen Qianzhan Information Co., Ltd. (深圳前瞻资讯股份有限公司), is a China-based integrated industry research, data, and consulting platform founded in 1998 and listed on the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ, ticker 839599). The company operates a multi-product platform centered on proprietary industry data — including a 6.8 billion+ record industry database, a 160 million+ enterprise record platform via its Qichamao (企查猫) subsidiary, and specialized datasets for macro/regional/global economics, listed company financials, import/export data, and policy information.

The product surface spans content media (qianzhan.com portal, Qianzhan Economics Expert mobile app, WeChat ecosystem, chart library), subscription data services (Qianzhan Database, Listed Company Data, Policy Big Data, Park Database), enterprise tools (Smart Investment Attraction System), professional services (industry research reports across 3,000+ premium titles and 6,600+ industry segments, industrial and regional planning, IPO consulting, feasibility studies, custom market research), and market position certification services accepted by Chinese regulatory bodies for IPO filings and government declarations.

The company monetizes through four primary streams: one-time premium report sales (¥12,800-16,800 per report), recurring database subscriptions, bespoke professional consulting and certification fees (multi-year contracts), and event/media revenue. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across enterprise (commercial companies), government and public institutions (industrial parks, economic development zones), academic/research institutions, and investors. The company cites 1,000+ enterprise service cases, 85% market share in certification services, 1 million+ cumulative registered users, and 260,000+ daily unique visitors on its portal. Leadership is founder-led under Like Chen (Founder, General Manager) with Rui Liu serving as Deputy General Manager and CFO.

Name

Qianzhan

Legal name

深圳前瞻资讯股份有限公司

Website

http://www.qianzhan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qianzhan (前瞻) is a China-based integrated industry research, data, and consulting platform serving enterprises, government agencies, and investors across 6,600+ industry segments through proprietary databases, premium research reports, certification services, and industrial planning consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Research & Market Intelligence

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking (BPAHALAB)

Keywords

• Industry research reports
• Market intelligence platforms
• Economic data analytics
• Industrial planning consulting
• Enterprise data services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 研究报告销售 (Research Report Sales): Sale of industry research reports covering 3000+ industry segments, including market forecasts, competitive analysis, and investment strategy reports. Reports available in Chinese and English, in electronic and纸质版 formats. Pricing varies by report scope and depth, with typical prices ranging from free basic reports to premium reports at ¥12,800+.
2. 行业地位证明服务 (Market Position Certification): Certification services for enterprises proving market leadership positions, supporting IPO applications, government declarations, and brand marketing. Services include market share certification, industry ranking verification, and official certificates.
3. 数据库订阅 (Database Subscription): Subscription-based access to macroeconomic databases, industry data, listed company financials, and policy databases. Supports enterprise and institutional clients with API access and custom data services.
4. 产业规划与咨询 (Industrial Planning & Consulting): Professional consulting services including industrial park planning, regional planning, feasibility studies, IPO consulting, and investment site selection. Services targeting government agencies, industrial parks, and enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Qianzhan operates as an integrated industrial research and consulting services platform, providing 3000+ premium industry research reports, an enterprise big data platform (Qichamao) covering 160M+ Chinese companies, comprehensive economic data platforms (Qianzhan Database), market position certification services, and industrial planning consulting. The company's core deliverables are research reports, custom consulting studies, market position verification, and database subscriptions serving enterprises, government agencies, and research institutions across 6600+ industry segments.

Product overview

Qianzhan (前瞻网/前瞻产业研究院) operates as an integrated industrial research and consulting service platform. The core offerings include the Qianzhan Economics Expert APP (mobile application), Qianzhan Database (comprehensive economic data platform), Qichamao (enterprise big data query), Smart Investment System (智慧招商系统), Policy Big Data, Chart Library, and Park Database. These products are supplemented by professional services including industry research reports, industrial planning, IPO consulting, feasibility studies, and market position certification. The platform covers 6600+ industry segments and serves corporate, government, and research clients with industry analysis, strategic planning, and data-driven decision support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 企查猫: Enterprise big data query platform with over 160 million enterprise records
• 前瞻经济学人

Products and services

• Industry Research Reports (产业研究报告)
• Qianzhan Database (前瞻数据库)
• Qichamao Enterprise Big Data Platform (企查猫)
• Smart Investment System (智慧招商系统)
• Policy Big Data Platform (政策大数据)
• Market Position Certification Service (行业地位证明服务)
• IPO Consulting and Feasibility Studies (IPO咨询/募投可研)
• Industrial Planning Service (产业规划服务)
• Chart Library (前瞻图表库)
• Industrial Park Database (前瞻园区库)
• Listed Company Data Platform (上市大数据)
• Qianzhan Economics Expert APP (前瞻经济学人APP)
• Qianzhan Carbon Neutrality Research Institute (前瞻碳中和研究院)
• Qianzhan Logistics Research Institute (前瞻物流研究院)

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of enterprise clients choose Qianzhan certification services for their market position verification needs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• 凤凰卫视 (Phoenix TV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for content distribution and brand exposure. Qianzhan content and analyst commentary featured on Phoenix TV business programs.
• 深圳卫视 (Shenzhen TV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for industry trend coverage and expert interviews on business and economic programs.
• 每日经济新闻 (Economic Daily News)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPress coverage partnership where Qianzhan analyst perspectives are cited in Economic Daily News articles on industry developments.
• 60+ Mainstream Media OutletsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of media partners spanning 280+ prefecture-level cities for content syndication and brand exposure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iResearch (艾瑞咨询): One of China's largest independent internet and industry research firms, selling syndicated research reports, consulting, and data subscriptions. Directly comparable to Qianzhan's research-report and consulting model across Chinese industries.
• Leadleo Research Institute (头豹研究院): China-based industry research firm publishing industry reports, charts, and custom research with broad vertical coverage. Closely mirrors Qianzhan's report-sales and chart-library product strategy.
• EO Intelligence (亿欧智库): Chinese industry research and consulting firm covering technology, consumer, and industrial verticals with reports and analyst commentary. Overlaps Qianzhan on premium report sales and government/enterprise advisory.
• CCID Consulting (赛迪顾问): State-affiliated Chinese industry research and consulting arm of CCID Group, serving government and enterprise clients with planning, feasibility, and market-position studies. Directly overlaps Qianzhan's industrial planning and certification services.
• AskCI (中商情报网): China-focused industry research and market-intelligence portal offering syndicated reports and data products. Closely comparable to Qianzhan's research-report sales and database subscription offerings.
• Chyxx (中国产业信息网): China-headquartered industry research and consulting site covering macro, sector, and company intelligence. Overlaps Qianzhan on industry segmentation, report distribution, and consulting.

Emerging players

• 36Kr Research (36氪研究院): Research arm of 36Kr, focused on technology and new-economy verticals with reports and enterprise subscriptions. Comparable as an industry-research content and data subscription peer, though narrower in vertical scope.

Broad incumbents

• Wind Information (万得): Dominant Chinese financial-data terminal and listed-company data platform. A broader incumbent that overlaps Qianzhan's listed-company, macro, and import/export data products with far deeper institutional penetration.
• East Money (东方财富/Choice): Major Chinese financial-information platform with retail-investor reach and the Choice data terminal. Competes with Qianzhan's listed-company and financial-data products at scale.

Regional players

• FinChina (慧博投研): China-focused investment-research aggregation and analyst-report distribution platform. Adjacent peer that distributes third-party Chinese equity and industry research, competing for the same enterprise research budget.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xweibo.com/qianzhanwang
• Facebookfacebook.com/qianzhan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qianzhan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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