Intent Data
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
Behavioral data suggesting that a company or buyer may be actively researching or considering a product category, such as content consumption, search behavior, or third-party signal feeds. Sales teams use intent data to prioritize outreach and timing.
In plain English: Signals suggesting a buyer may be interested in a product category right now.
Example: "Intent data pushed the SDR team toward accounts suddenly researching compliance automation."