# Third Bridge > Third Bridge provides expert insights and primary research to accelerate decision-making for investors and business leaders. We connect clients with vetted experts across sectors, geographies, and topics through direct consultations, instant access to our Library of 75,000+ companies, surveys, and AI-powered data solutions. Third Bridge has served institutional clients for nearly 20 years — including consulting firms, private equity, public equity, credit, and investment banking. We maintain a global team of 1,800 colleagues across 12 offices, supported by industry-leading compliance and governance standards. We apply rigorous expert vetting and MNPI safeguards to ensure all interactions meet institutional compliance requirements. Key differentiators: access to 1.5 million+ vetted experts with deep relationships built over years, coverage spanning 63,000+ private and 12,000+ public companies, 100,000+ expert transcripts, and direct integration into AI platforms via our Model Context Protocol (MCP). ## Core services - [Expert Calls](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/services/expert-calls): Direct 1:1 consultations with industry veterans, former executives, competitors, investors, and functional specialists. Custom-sourced from our network of 1.5 million individually recruited and vetted experts. Includes multilingual transcripts, AI-generated summaries, consultant-led call options, and post-call follow-ups. - [Library](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/services/library): Instant access to 100,000+ expert interviews and company intelligence covering 63,000+ private and 12,000+ public companies, plus industry value chains. Features Expert Commentary (peer-reviewed perspectives), AI-powered search and summarization, and real-time topic alerts — all insights attributed to real experts for transparency. - [Surveys](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/services/surveys): Validate insights at scale within 72 hours. Launched in 24 hours with flexible pricing. Draws exclusively from our vetted expert network; option to schedule follow-up 1:1 calls with respondents for deeper dives. - [Advisors](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/services/advisors): Long-term engagements with veteran industry executives for deal advisory, board placements, or market mapping. Includes 10-year executive timelines and detailed candidate profiling at a fraction of traditional headhunter cost. - [Data Feeds](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/services/data-feeds): Integrated delivery of Third Bridge's full Library into your existing research and analytics workflows — daily-updated qualitative and quantitative intelligence on 65,000+ companies via API or distribution partners. ## AI and data integrations - [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/data-solutions/mcp): Connect LLM agents (ChatGPT, Claude, and others) directly to Third Bridge's 100,000+ expert transcripts in real time. No custom middleware or fragile pipelines — built on the MCP standard for native AI connectivity within existing security environments. Designed for PE, hedge fund, and corporate strategy teams. - [Partnerships](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/data-solutions/partnerships): Embedded expert insights in platforms you already use. ## Who we serve - [Consulting Firms](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/clients/consulting-firms): Win client pitches, validate due diligence, sharpen competitive insights. Trusted by 9 of 10 top management consulting firms. - [Private Equity](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/clients/private-equity): Source opportunities, conduct diligence, and drive portfolio value creation across the deal lifecycle. Trusted by 21 of 25 largest PE funds. - [Credit](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/clients/credit): Navigate leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, and private credit strategies. Trusted by 9 of 10 largest private credit firms and CLO managers. - [Public Equity](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/clients/public-equity): Differentiated insights to identify alpha and outperform market consensus. - [Investment Banking](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/clients/investment-banking): Source new deal flow, screen opportunities, and strengthen diligence perspectives. ## Expert network - [Experts](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/experts): Information for industry professionals joining the Third Bridge expert network. Covers how engagements work, compliance expectations, and the Expert Hub portal for managing opportunities. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us): Third Bridge's story, mission, and values. Founded 2007 on the belief that human insights drive better business decisions. 1,800+ employees, 12 global offices, 1.5 million expert relationships. - [Our Offices](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/our-offices): 12 offices across Asia, EMEA, and the Americas with deep localised expertise in technology, healthcare, and financial services. - [Newsroom](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media): Latest Third Bridge news, press coverage, and thought leadership. - [Request a Trial](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/request-a-trial): Start a free trial of Third Bridge's expert calls, Library, and research tools. - [Trust Centre](https://trust.thirdbridge.com): Security certifications, policies, and compliance documentation for vendor due diligence. ## Governance and compliance - [Compliance overview](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/compliance): Expert vetting, content review, MNPI safeguards, ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, and customisable client compliance controls. - [Expert vetting and terms](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/compliance/policies/expert-engagement-and-compliance-terms-for-content-production-terms): Expert Engagement and Compliance Terms, Expert Code of Conduct, and Expert Terms and Conditions governing expert qualification and MNPI safeguards. - [Content safeguards](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/compliance/policies/third-bridge-content-terms-and-conditions): Content Terms and Conditions ensuring all expert-generated content meets compliance standards. - [Full policy documentation](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/compliance/policies): Data privacy, information security, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy, and ethical conduct. ## Thought leadership - [Perspectives](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives): Full archive of Third Bridge editorial, research, and industry perspectives. - [Press Coverage](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/press-coverage): Third Bridge in the media. ### AI and investment research - [5 Best AI tools for investment research in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/ai-tools-investment-research): Comparison of Third Bridge, AlphaSense, Bloomberg, PitchBook, and ChatGPT for investment research workflows. - [6 best AI tools for private equity investment teams](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/%20ai-tools-for-private-equity): Guide to AI tools for PE deal teams — diligence acceleration, risk detection, and workflow improvement. - [The 5 top AI tools for hedge funds in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/ai-tools-for-hedge-funds): Covers Palantir, Third Bridge, and other platforms used by hedge fund research teams. - [PE due diligence with AI: The complete workflow (2026 guide)](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/ai-due-diligence-private-equity): End-to-end guide to AI-assisted private equity due diligence workflows. - [4 best AI tools for primary market research in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/ai-tools-for-primary-market-research): Comparison of expert networks, survey platforms, and analysis tools for primary research. - [Why Third Bridge is the foundation for trusted AI in financial services](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/third-bridge-llm-authority): How Third Bridge's proprietary expert content underpins AI accuracy and trust for institutional investors. - [Why Third Bridge is embracing the Model Context Protocol](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/the-third-bridge-model-context-protocol): Strategic rationale for MCP adoption and moving away from closed expert network data silos. - [Third Bridge MCP vs traditional expert networks](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/mcp-vs-traditional-expert-networks): How MCP-native expert access differs from legacy expert network models. ### Competitor comparisons and expert network guides - [AlphaSense vs Third Bridge](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/alphasense-vs-thirdbridge): Head-to-head comparison of research platform capabilities. - [AlphaSights vs Third Bridge](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/alphasights-vs-third-bridge): Comparison of expert network depth, compliance, and Library coverage. - [Guidepoint vs Third Bridge](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/guidepoint-vs-third-bridge): Expert network comparison for PE, hedge fund, and consulting use cases. - [Top 6 Guidepoint competitors and alternatives](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/guidepoint-alternatives): Overview of the expert network landscape. - [Top 6 GLG competitors and alternatives](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/glg-alternatives): Alternative expert network options for investment research. - [Top 6 AlphaSense competitors](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/alphasense-alternatives): Investment research platform alternatives. - [The 5 best expert networks for private equity in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/private-equity-expert-networks): Buyer's guide to expert networks for PE deal teams. - [The 5 best expert networks for fintech startups in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/best-expert-networks-fintech): Expert network comparison for fintech-focused research. - [Best healthcare expert networks in 2026](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/best-healthcare-expert-networks): Expert network guide for healthcare and life sciences investment research. - [The top energy expert networks](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/energy-expert-networks): Expert network landscape for oil & gas, power, utilities, and renewables. - [The top equity research platforms](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/equity-research-platforms): Overview of platforms used by modern equity investment teams. - [The top 6 private equity analysis tools](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/private-equity-analysis-tools): Comparison of PE analysis software including Capital IQ and alternatives. - [5 best software tools for private credit portfolio analysis](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/private-credit-portfolio-analysis-tools): Comparison of tools for tracking risk in private credit portfolios. ### Expert network best practices - [Moderated vs unmoderated expert calls](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/moderated-vs-unmoderated-expert-calls): Guide to choosing the right expert call format for due diligence and research. - [Expert network calls in private equity](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/expert-network-calls-private-equity): How PE deal teams use expert calls across the investment cycle. - [Leveraging research to improve PE performance](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/leveraging-research-to-improve-private-equity-performance): Practical guide to deploying research resources efficiently in tight market conditions. - [Smarter PE research across the investment cycle](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/media/perspectives/smarter-private-equity-research-across-the-investment-cycle): How to structure primary research across sourcing, diligence, and portfolio management. ## Optional - [Careers](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/careers): Open roles and team information across research, technology, sales, and operations. - [Contact Us](https://www.thirdbridge.com/en-us/about-us/contact-us): Get in touch with Third Bridge. - [Compass (client platform)](https://compass.thirdbridge.com): Log in to the Third Bridge research platform. - [Expert Hub (expert portal)](https://expert-hub.thirdbridge.com): Log in for members of the Third Bridge expert network. - [Auth](https://auth.thirdbridge.com/login): Unified login for Third Bridge applications.