Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd

Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd is a data and research solutions provider for the wealth management sector, specializing in superannuation, investment management, financial advice, and insurance, delivering actionable insights for business development. Founded in 1992, Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd is based in Sydney, Australia, and operates in the wealth management sector, providing comprehensive data and research solutions. The company was founded by Gabriel Holschneider, who has a history of involvement in financial services. In July 2021, Rainmaker was acquired by Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc.

, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital Partners, for an undisclosed sum, marking a strategic pivot for the organization. Rainmaker offers a comprehensive suite of data and research solutions tailored for the wealth management sector, including superannuation, investment management, financial advice, and insurance. Its core product offerings focus on delivering actionable insights that enhance competitive positioning and support business development for wealth management organizations. Notably, Rainmaker's services include detailed research into investment performance, risk analysis, asset allocation, and market share, along with insights related to dealer groups, license conditions, and adviser distribution that affect two million Australians with financial advisers.

Rainmaker also specializes in analyzing the life insurance market in Australia and assessing the capacities of Family Offices as institutional investors. The company's products are primarily targeted at clients in the Australian financial services market, though insights and solutions are applicable to international markets in the context of the global financial landscape. Rainmaker generates revenue through subscription-based models and partnerships with wealth management firms, financial advisers, and associated professional services organizations. Clients access Rainmaker's resources through various subscription plans, which may include tailored research reports, data terminals, and competitive intelligence tools.

The company’s flagship products encompass Rainmaker MarketPro, which provides institutional, wholesale, and superannuation insights, facilitating enhanced business development activities for its clients. Revenue streams are primarily derived from B2B transactions, where financial service firms pay for data access and research insights that support compliance, strategic decision-making, and member outcomes reporting. These transactions are structured to ensure continuous support for clients in navigating the evolving regulatory and market landscape. In July 2021, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc.

agreed to acquire Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd, which will enhance its offerings with global solutions for financial services market data and intelligence. The investment will support the addition of new capabilities and product offerings to Rainmaker's platform. Future growth plans include expanding into new markets to better serve the wealth management sector, with a focus on enhancing their data and research capabilities to meet the evolving needs of their clients.