Valona Intelligence and A-INSIGHTS have announced a strategic merger, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of competitive and market intelligence. This union brings together two highly respected platforms—Valona, recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave for its cutting-edge, AI-powered insights, and A-INSIGHTS, known for its rigorous quantitative analysis and fast-growing presence in the intelligence space. Together, they are poised to deliver a new standard of intelligence for enterprises navigating increasingly complex and volatile global markets.
The merger is more than a combination of technologies—it’s a convergence of philosophies and capabilities. Valona has built its reputation by helping organizations stay ahead of the curve with real-time competitive analysis, trend monitoring, and strategic foresight powered by artificial intelligence. Its platform enables decision-makers to respond quickly to market shifts, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities. A-INSIGHTS has carved out a niche in deep data analytics, offering precision in market sizing, financial benchmarking, and trade flow analysis. Their expertise lies in turning raw data into actionable intelligence that supports long-term planning and operational clarity.
By joining forces, the two companies are creating a comprehensive intelligence solution that serves more than 400 global enterprises. These organizations span industries and geographies, and they rely on timely, accurate insights to make decisions that affect everything from product development and pricing to mergers and acquisitions. This combined platform will offer a seamless experience that blends qualitative and quantitative intelligence, giving users both the speed of AI-driven insights and the depth of structured financial and market data.
This merger comes at a time when the need for robust intelligence tools has never been greater. Businesses are facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to rapid technological change and shifting consumer behavior. In this environment, having access to reliable, real-time intelligence is not just a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity. Valona and A-INSIGHTS understand this urgency and are committed to helping their clients navigate it with confidence.
The integration of their platforms will also unlock new possibilities for innovation. With Valona’s AI capabilities layered over A-INSIGHTS’ rich datasets, users will be able to uncover patterns, forecast trends, and simulate scenarios with greater accuracy than ever before. This will empower teams across strategy, finance, marketing, and operations to collaborate more effectively and make decisions that are grounded in evidence, not guesswork.
Beyond the technology, the merger reflects a shared vision for the future of intelligence. Both companies believe that insights should be accessible, actionable, and tailored to the unique needs of each organization. They are committed to building tools that not only deliver data but also help users understand its implications and apply it in meaningful ways. This human-centered approach is what sets them apart in a crowded field and what will continue to guide their development as a unified entity.
KEY QUOTES:
“This merger creates a new intelligence paradigm. We’re now bringing to market what the C-suite customers have been requesting for a long time: one source of truth that shows both where markets are heading and exactly how big their next opportunities are; the foresight they trust from Valona, now with the quantitative precision they need to act decisively.”
Kimmo Havu, Valona’s CEO
“Our customers tell us they’re making new strategy plans before the ink is dry on the previous one. Their real problem is not the uncertainty and volatility they are faced with, but a lack of process and infrastructure to keep up with it. That’s our mission: to build the definitive foundation for the intelligence function, similar to what CRMs have become for commercial teams.”
Jeroen Lustig, CEO and Co-founder of A-INSIGHTS
“The combined entity enters the global market from a position of strength. Valona brings Forrester Wave leadership and AI capabilities, while A-INSIGHTS contributes unique industry datasets to deliver intelligence that enables organizations to understand and anticipate market opportunities in a world of increasing uncertainty.”
Martin Henricson, Chairman of the Board of Valona
