GfK

NIQ - The Full View™ of Consumer Intelligence

Nuremberg, Germany · Founded 1934

Headquarters
Nuremberg
Employees
5001–10000
Founded
1934
Business Model
B2B
Website
gfk.com

About

GfK (Gesellschaft fur Konsumforschung) is the largest German market research company, providing data and consumer intelligence to the consumer goods, technology, retail, automotive, and media industries worldwide. Founded in 1934 in Nuremberg, the company collects data on over 180 million SKUs and surveys more than two million people across 15 countries, helping businesses make informed decisions on marketing, pricing, and product strategy. GfK is now a subsidiary of NIQ (NielsenIQ), which acquired the company in 2023 following EU antitrust approval.

Summary

GfK is a SaaS company based in Nuremberg, Germany, founded in 1934. Investors include KKR.

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Company Event History

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