Cint

Cint is a global research marketplace and technology platform headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1998.

Rather than owning a single proprietary panel, Cint's core model is a programmatic exchange connecting buyers (market researchers, agencies, brands, consulting firms) with more than 800 integrated supply partners and 600+ exclusive panels, reaching millions of respondents across 130+ countries. The main focus for their panel is B2C, however, do have some B2B capabilities.

In December 2021, Cint completed its largest acquisition to date, acquiring Lucid Holdings, LLC for approximately $1.07 billion (a mix of cash and newly issued Cint shares) - a deal that added Lucid's respondent network (reported at the time as 145 million+ engaged respondents) to Cint's own. Cint had previously acquired P2Sample in 2019, a US-based programmatic sampling platform, and later acquired GapFish in 2021, a Berlin-based panel provider covering the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

In 2026, Cint was taken private by Triton Partners, completing a public cash offer of SEK 5.60 per share in August 2026 - a significant ownership change following the company's earlier public listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

FAQ

What does Cint specialize in? Cint specializes in operating a programmatic research marketplace, connecting researchers with respondents sourced from 800+ integrated supply partners and 600+ panels across 130+ countries, rather than running a single proprietary panel itself.

Is Cint available on Inex One? No - Cint is not part of the Inex One marketplace.

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