Experian PLC

Intro and history: Experian PLC is a multinational consumer credit reporting company. Founded in 1996, the company has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It operates in 37 countries and has around 17,000 employees worldwide. Experian is a partner in the UK government's Verify ID system and USPS's National Change of Address (NCOA) system. Industry: Financial services Product, Services and Operations: Experian provides credit services, decision analytics, marketing services, and consumer services. It collects and aggregates information on over one billion people and businesses including 235 million individual U.S. consumers and more than 25 million U.S. businesses. Funding Details: As a publicly traded company, Experian's funding comes from its shareholders. As of 2021, its market capitalization is approximately $33 billion. Acquisitions: Notable acquisitions include Court Ventures in 2012, and ClearScore, a UK-based credit checking service, in 2018. Awards and Achievements: Experian has been named as a “Top Workplace” by The Orange County Register for six consecutive years. In 2018, it was named by Forbes magazine as one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies.” Note: The founder's information is not readily available.