The investment plans to use the satellite imagery to enhance its equities research.
On-the-ground sources in faraway places can presage market moves.
The platform offers deeper insights into ESG, social media, supply chain and general news.
Chief investment officer at NN IP says digital augmentation of human skill be a differentiator.
Alternative data is no longer optional.
Communications pros increasingly find value in real-time info disseminated via social media.
The vendor eyes research and analytics synergy from the purchase of the alt data firm.
AlgoTrader helps Swiss hedge fund Cryptonomics refine its trading strategies.
Need-to-know information often comes from off the radar.