Overview

Tegus, now part of AlphaSense following a merger in June 2024, is an expert network and research platform that provides investors and professionals with access to expert insights, financial data, and qualitative research. Founded in 2016 by two brothers with backgrounds in finance and expert networks, Tegus has grown into a key player in the investment research space. The company is headquartered in Chicago, USA, having relocated from San Francisco in 2018.

Acquisition by AlphaSense

In June 2024, AlphaSense announced the acquisition of Tegus in a deal valuing the company at $930M. This merger aims to integrate Tegus' transcript library with AlphaSense's AI-driven market intelligence platform. While the firms continue operating separately in some aspects, the acquisition signals a shift in the competitive landscape of the expert network and financial research industry.

Core services

1. Expert Transcripts Library: Over 100,000 expert call transcripts, covering 35,000+ public and private companies across industries such as TMT, consumer goods, energy, and life sciences.
2. Expert Call Services.
3. Access to documents’ database: Access to BamSEC, a self-serve platform for searching and analyzing SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and financial documents.
4. Access to a financial modeling tool offering ready-made models, dashboards, and data for over 4,000 global companies (Canalyst).
5. Access to an AI-powered chat feature that allows users to extract insights from Tegus’ database (AskTegus).
6. Compliance Solutions: A compliance framework ensuring research activities adhere to SEC, FINRA, and EU regulations, with advanced tools to detect and mitigate risks.

Key milestones

1. 2016: Founded in San Francisco.
2. 2018: Headquarters relocated to Chicago.
3. 2021: Acquired BamSEC, a financial research tool, and secured $90M in Series B funding.
4. 2024: Reached 100,000 transcripts in its database and announced an acquisition by AlphaSense for $930M.

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois, USA