Founded in 2005, VB/Research provides business and financial news, data and research on high-growth sectors globally. Its services comprise of online subscriptions to news and data, customized research and by-invitation only forums for senior executives. The company operates principally through its two industry specific divisions – Clean Energy Pipeline, which focuses on renewables and energy; and Global Security Finance, which focuses on the cyber, physical, and identity security and defence sectors. Clients include governments, multinational and privately owned companies, investment banks, venture capitalists, private equity funds, hedge funds and law firms in over 55 countries. VB/Research employs over 20 analysts and journalists in various locations around the globe.