Intent Data

Noun · Startup & VC

Definitions

  1. 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."

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