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Atheneum

Berlin-born expert network strong in healthcare and tech

4.1Enterprise / CustomBest for European funds running healthcare or tech diligence
Expert Network Surveys Healthcare

Overview

Atheneum, founded in Berlin in 2010, is a global expert network delivering interviews and end-to-end survey research through nine offices running follow-the-sun coverage in 60+ languages. It promises expert matches within 24 hours and pairs qualitative calls with fully managed quantitative studies. For European VCs — and anyone underwriting healthcare or technology deals — it is a credible, somewhat cheaper counterweight to the US-centric mega-networks.

Key features

  • Expert interviews with ~24h matching
  • End-to-end survey design, fielding and analysis
  • Coverage across 60+ languages and 9 global offices
  • Healthcare and technology sector depth
  • Workshops and in-person expert formats

Pros

  • Strong European and emerging-market expert coverage
  • Managed survey work beyond simple call brokering
  • Responsive project teams on tight deal timelines

Cons

  • Smaller brand pull than GLG when recruiting rare experts
  • Platform tooling is thinner than newer tech-led rivals

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