Benchmark results
Median number of contacts added per user
Similar to all firms and top firms, network growth was inconsistent for firms like yours, with a large mid-year dip in 2023. In Q1 2024, network growth surged (+60% QoQ) for firms like yours, outpacing all firms and top firms.
Median number of emails sent and received per user
Engagement grew for top firms, but was inconsistent for everyone else. With a 26% QoQ increase in emails in Q1 2024 (alongside a QoQ uptick in network growth), firms like yours are likely prioritizing your network for deal sourcing after an inconsistent year.
Deal volume
View chartMedian number of deals added per firm
While top firms held the majority of deals, deal volume was inconsistent for firms like yours—with a large 60% QoQ decrease in deals in Q2 2023 followed by a 31% QoQ increase in Q4 2023. In Q1 2024, deal volume was down 63% YoY for firms like yours.
Engagement
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