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Black Swan Data is a predictive analytics and data science agency. The Company analyzes consumer behavior using public and private data, then builds edge technology based on predictive models to create better outcomes.

TypePrivate
Founded2011
HQLondon, GBMap
Websiteblackswan.com
Employee Ratings3.6More
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Employees (est.) (May 2020)259(-1%)
Revenue (FY, 2017)£15.9 M

Key People/Management at Black Swan Data

Steve King

Steve King

CEO
James Snell

James Snell

CTO
Hugo Amos

Hugo Amos

Chief Strategy Officer
Dave Robbins

Dave Robbins

Chief Operations Officer
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Black Swan Data Office Locations

Black Swan Data has offices in London, Devon, Lake Forest, New York and in 3 other locations
London, GB (HQ)
11 York Rd
Devon, GB
2nd Floor Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter
London, GB
10 York Rd, South Bank
Budapest, HU
44 Nagymező u.
Cape Town, ZA
Century City
Lake Forest, US
26248 Enterprise Ct
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Black Swan Data Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2011

Black Swan Data total Funding

$9 m

Black Swan Data investors

Mitsui & Co, Albion Ventures, Blackstone
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Black Swan Data Revenue

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Black Swan Data's revenue was reported to be £15.92 m in FY, 2017
GBP

Revenue (FY, 2017)

15.9m

Gross profit (FY, 2017)

7.0m

Gross profit margin (FY, 2017), %

43.9%

Net income (FY, 2017)

(5.5m)

EBIT (FY, 2017)

(5.6m)

Cash (31-May-2017)

1.5m
GBPFY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Revenue

8.4m15.9m15.9m

Cost of goods sold

4.5m8.9m8.9m

Gross profit

3.9m7.0m7.0m

Gross profit Margin, %

46%44%44%
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GBPFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

Cash

214.7k242.0k1.5m1.5m

Accounts Receivable

828.1k1.0m2.0m2.0m

Current Assets

1.0m2.0m5.3m5.3m
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GBPY, 2017

Revenue/Employee

74.4k

Financial Leverage

2.3 x
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Black Swan Data Online and Social Media Presence

Black Swan Data's Trends

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Black Swan Data Blogs

March 09, 2020

International Women’s Day | Pipeline Problems & Practical Tips

Supporting women earlier in their careers will fuel the pipeline for tomorrow. Discover Camilla Carson’s practical tips to change the trajectory of your career, no matter the stage you’re at. ‘Do women really need their own day?’ I won’t be the only woman who rolls my eyes at this familiar statement…
January 15, 2020

CES 2020 | Beyond the Robots

The biggest and boldest are sometimes overshadowed by the everyday delicate changes which make our busy lives that little bit easier. Black Swan made an early January pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the annual CES conference where 750,000 people packed casinos and conference centres hoping to glimpse th…
July 08, 2019

What is Hallyu and why has it become such a big trend?

Korean Culture has become a bit of a buzz term in recent years with Westerners increasingly fascinated by Hallyu. Here we look at how this macro trend started and why today’s FMCGs can’t afford to overlook it. The post What is Hallyu and why has it become such a big trend? appeared first on Black Sw…
July 08, 2019

Korean Beauty: Spotlight on Centella Asiatica

Centella Asiatica is a popular skincare ingredient that’s emerged from the Korean Beauty trend. Find out more about what it is, what benefits it brings and why it’s such a big ingredient right now. The post Korean Beauty: Spotlight on Centella Asiatica appeared first on Black Swan Data.
July 08, 2019

The rise of the anti-inflammatory trend

Anti-inflammatory foods are growing in popularity. We look at what’s driving this trend and how it's linked with another key macro trend that’s sweeping across the Western world – the Korean culture wave. The post The rise of the anti-inflammatory trend appeared first on Black Swan Data.
July 08, 2019

Why Westerners are raising a glass of Soju

In 2018 Korean soju maker Jinro was ranked as the top-selling spirit brand in the world by volume for the second time in a row. Here we look at what soju is and why westerners are getting a taste for it. The post Why Westerners are raising a glass of Soju appeared first on Black Swan Data.
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 Black Swan Data Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Black Swan Data founded?

    Black Swan Data was founded in 2011.

  • Who are Black Swan Data key executives?

    Black Swan Data's key executives are Steve King, James Snell and Hugo Amos.

  • How many employees does Black Swan Data have?

    Black Swan Data has 259 employees.

  • What is Black Swan Data revenue?

    Latest Black Swan Data annual revenue is £15.9 m.

  • What is Black Swan Data revenue per employee?

    Latest Black Swan Data revenue per employee is £61.5 k.

  • Who are Black Swan Data competitors?

    Competitors of Black Swan Data include Braintree, ABEJA and CrowdEmotion.

  • Where is Black Swan Data headquarters?

    Black Swan Data headquarters is located at 11 York Rd, London.

  • Where are Black Swan Data offices?

    Black Swan Data has offices in London, Devon, Lake Forest, New York and in 3 other locations.

  • How many offices does Black Swan Data have?

    Black Swan Data has 8 offices.