Challenge
An intelligence customer needed to identify and invest in early-stage companies building transformative technologies for the Intelligence Community (IC). They struggled with efficient due diligence and comprehensive market insights, finding in-depth reports on emerging technologies time-consuming to generate.
Solution
Ark's Science & Technology Application provided visibility into commercial vendors and emerging technology markets relevant to the IC. It consolidated information on government contracts, supply chains, key management personnel (KMP), and investment patterns, enabling efficient due diligence and market analysis.
Impact
Using Ark, the team enhanced their ability to analyze markets and identify promising investments within a year. They generated comprehensive market scan reports with clear insights into investments, market leaders, and contract awards. The team reduced time spent per deep dive by 94%, saving 160 hours per report and improving IC mission partner pairing with innovative technologies.