Navigate to strategies and resources that fit your need:
Not sure which database to choose? While the databases are organized based on the type of content or data you might need, you should also read each database's description to learn more about its focus each focus. You can also browse the following tutorial to find suggested databases based on the type of company you are researching.
These databases are the most comprehensive for company research.
EBSCOhost is implementing a new User Interface beginning August 5, 2025. If you already have an EBSCOhost account, you may need to take action to recover your custom folders:
EBSCO platform text to speech feature and screen reader instructions
Note: May require users to log in with their NetID even on campus.
There is a known bug affecting Nexis Uni profile creation. Off-campus users interested in creating a Nexis Uni profile should use this link.
Nexis Uni instructions for screen reader and keyboard only users
You must first set up a personal account with an email address ending in "@arizona.edu" to use this database.
On June 30, 2025, all UA Pitchbook users will be disabled by the vendor - to access the PitchBook Platform again, users will need to create a new account while on-campus/at Tech Launch.
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/ Once your new account is created, you should be able to access Pitchbook while off-campus too using the off-campus link: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
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URL for off-campus access: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/
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For problems logging in or resetting your password, contact PitchBook Support: support@pitchbook.com
Note: The Pitchbook app (via Apple/Google Play store) is only accessible via campus wifi/IP.
Restrictions on use:
Try these resources in addition to the company's website, social media, and the essential business research databases.
Find business news and articles from major U.S. metropolitan areas, 1990-present. Please Note: EBSCOhost is implementing a new User Interface beginning August 5, 2025. If you already have an EBSCOhost account, you may need to take action to recover your custom folders. See Additional Info for details.
EBSCOhost is implementing a new User Interface beginning August 5, 2025. If you already have an EBSCOhost account, you may need to take action to recover your custom folders:
EBSCO platform text to speech feature and screen reader instructions
Find full page images of articles and other content from the Wall Street Journal from 2008 to 3 months ago.
Most of the essential business databases also provide financials on public companies, but these resources specialize in certain financial data and transactions. Some cover nonprofit organizations and private companies, too.
Find more information on creating, finding, or analyzing financial statements on the Accounting research guide.
Click on "Academic Library Detected..." to enter the site.
Note: May require users to log in with their NetID even on campus.
There is a known bug affecting Nexis Uni profile creation. Off-campus users interested in creating a Nexis Uni profile should use this link.
Nexis Uni instructions for screen reader and keyboard only users
You must first set up a personal account with an email address ending in "@arizona.edu" to use this database.
On June 30, 2025, all UA Pitchbook users will be disabled by the vendor - to access the PitchBook Platform again, users will need to create a new account while on-campus/at Tech Launch.
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/ Once your new account is created, you should be able to access Pitchbook while off-campus too using the off-campus link: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
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URL for off-campus access: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/
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For problems logging in or resetting your password, contact PitchBook Support: support@pitchbook.com
Note: The Pitchbook app (via Apple/Google Play store) is only accessible via campus wifi/IP.
Restrictions on use:
You must first set up a personal account with an email address ending in "@arizona.edu" to use this database.
On June 30, 2025, all UA Pitchbook users will be disabled by the vendor - to access the PitchBook Platform again, users will need to create a new account while on-campus/at Tech Launch.
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/ Once your new account is created, you should be able to access Pitchbook while off-campus too using the off-campus link: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
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URL for off-campus access: https://ezproxy.library.arizona.edu/login?url=https://arizona.pitchbook.com
URL for on-campus/at Tech Launch: https://arizona.pitchbook.com/
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For problems logging in or resetting your password, contact PitchBook Support: support@pitchbook.com
Note: The Pitchbook app (via Apple/Google Play store) is only accessible via campus wifi/IP.
Restrictions on use:
When you need details on local businesses or specific business locations (e.g., a specific Sprouts store) of a larger entity.
Click on "Academic Library Detected..." to enter the site.
You will need to create a free basic account using your arizona.edu email stem.
Before using databases, gather basic details on the company with a general search engine like Google. Example: search results in Bing for the grocery store Sprouts. Try to gather the following:
Main Library | 1510 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-6442
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