The DROPTHE_ Companies Guide
Independent company intelligence for 21,000+ businesses. We organize companies into curated lists by industry, region, and founding era -- ranked by market cap, revenue, and employee size. Every profile connects into our knowledge graph. No sponsorships, no pay-to-play.
Companies organized across three dimensions: 9 industry lists (tech, finance, energy, retail, healthcare, telecom, automotive, real estate, gaming), 5 regional lists (American, European, Asian, Canadian, Latin American), and 5 era-based lists from the oldest operating companies to the newest startups.
Every list is ranked algorithmically by financial metrics. Company data is sourced from Wikidata and verified financial APIs. No company can pay for placement. Each profile includes industry, headquarters, founding year, executives, and links to related entities in our knowledge graph.
By Industry
9 lists covering technology, finance, energy, retail, healthcare, telecom, automotive, real estate, and gaming
9 listsBy Region
5 lists covering American, European, Asian, Canadian, and Latin American companies
5 listsBy Era
5 lists from the oldest companies still operating to the newest startups founded since 2015
5 listsFrequently Asked Questions
How many companies are in the DROPTHE_ database?
Our database contains over 21,000 companies sourced from Wikidata, covering publicly traded corporations, major private companies, and notable businesses worldwide across all industries and regions.
How is company data sourced and verified?
Company data is sourced primarily from Wikidata, a structured knowledge base maintained by the Wikimedia Foundation. Data includes founding year, headquarters, industry classification, employee count, and financial metrics where available.
How often is the data updated?
Company data is updated through regular enrichment cycles. Financial data like market cap and revenue are updated when new information becomes available. Founding year and headquarters data are relatively stable.
What company information is available?
Each company profile may include: name, industry, headquarters location, country, founding year, employee count, market capitalization, revenue, ticker symbol, CEO, website, and relationships to other entities in our knowledge graph.
Can I search for a specific company?
Yes. Use the Companies Database at /companies/database/ to search by name, filter by industry, and sort by various metrics. Individual company pages are available at /companies/{company-name}/.