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The Insights Family

Subscription-based market research for families

Overview

The Insights Family specializes in market research for kids, parents, and families. It provides independent, real-time data insights through a comprehensive data platform that includes detailed reports, trend analysis, and actionable insights. Clients access this information via subscriptions, and the company also conducts bespoke research projects tailored to specific needs, such as studies for toy makers, entertainment firms, and educational institutions. Unlike broader market researchers, The Insights Family focuses on the family demographic, offering real-time data and a curated platform built around this niche. Its main goal is to help clients gain clarity and confidence to make informed product, marketing, and strategy decisions.

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About The Insights Family

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Why The Insights Family is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsultingEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$8M

Headquarters

Manchester, United Kingdom

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 site updates show active 2026 webinars, awards, and event sponsorships.
  • September 2026 Licensing Awards visibility keeps LEGO, SpongeBob, and other brands inside the ecosystem.
  • NextGen Insights launched in 2024 and expanded coverage to ages 1-30, widening wallet share.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue still sits $1M-$10M, leaving BGF-backed growth dependent on limited sales breadth.
  • Ex-Insight talent joined Automotive Insights in March 2026, exposing fragile retention against specialist rivals.
  • If licensors shift spend to cheaper AI panels, subscription renewal churn can hit 2027.

What makes The Insights Family unique

  • 22-country panel spans kids, teens, parents, and now young adults through NextGen Insights.
  • Real-time survey cadence on 750,000 family members yearly beats slow quarterly research.
  • Founder-led TIF Labs protects IP while the core team scales international client delivery.

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Funding

Total Funding

$8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-9%
Research Live
Mar 16th, 2026
Automotive Insights adds to team

Automotive Insights adds to team. UK - Manchester-based automotive market intelligence company Automotive Insights has appointed Richard Walker as director of research, data and insights and Needa Khan as executive director of product and client services. Walker is a former executive at Auto Trader, and has joined Automotive Insights' advisory board in his new role, while Khan previously worked at The Insights Family, as well as London School of Economics. Safe Hammad has also joined Automotive Insights as a non-executive director after investing in the company. Advertisement Automotive Insights has moved to a new office in Manchester, now based at Campfield House in the Castlefield area of Manchester. Nick Richardson, executive director of Automotive Insights & Research Services, said: "I am delighted to welcome Richard, Needa and Safe to the team, all of them will play a key role in delivering our growth plans and politely disrupting the automotive market intelligence sector."

Total Licensing
May 16th, 2025
The Insights Family Launches Power Moves in Licensing 2025

The Insights Family launches Power Moves in Licensing 2025.

Adventure Media & Events
May 15th, 2025
The Insights Family Finds Timing Is Key to Licensing Success

Just in time for Licensing Expo, The Insights Family is releasing its latest report with real-time data so licensors can stay close, learn, and respond just as quickly.

The Insights Family
Apr 15th, 2025
The Insights Family Recognised in MarTech 50 for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Insights Family has been named in the MarTech 50 ranking for 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year on the list and reaffirming its position as one of the most innovative MarTech companies in the UK.

Toy World
Oct 30th, 2024
Jack Day joins The Insights Family

The Insights Family, which specialises in kids, young people and parents' market intelligence, has announced the appointment of Jack Day as its new Global Strategic account director.

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