Integration brings governed access to more than 60 alternative data providers across FactSet Workstation and its Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem, expanding research capabilities for investment professionals.
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 10, 2026 — FactSet, a global provider of financial intelligence and AI solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Carbon Arc, the neutral data layer for the AI economy. The collaboration will bring governed access to more than 60 alternative data providers and over 500 distinct data assets directly into FactSet’s Workstation and Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem.
The integration is designed to expand the information available to investment professionals by incorporating alternative data into their existing research and investment workflows. Available datasets include credit card transactions, retail foot traffic, digital advertising activity, ecommerce trends, web and application traffic, and housing permits. These sources can help analysts and portfolio managers assess consumer demand, monitor competitive activity, and identify early indicators of changing market conditions.
Expanding Alternative Data Access Across Investment Workflows
The partnership introduces three core capabilities:
- Broader Alternative Data Access: Investment professionals will gain access to content from more than 60 alternative data providers and over 500 data assets within FactSet’s workflow solutions. The expanded dataset supports a wider range of fundamental and quantitative research applications.
- Integrated Research Workflows: The solution will be available as an optional add-on through single sign-on. Alternative data can be accessed through FactSet Workstation and its MCP integrations with major hyperscalers and leading AI laboratories, enabling clients to incorporate additional intelligence into existing research processes.
- AI-Ready Financial Intelligence: By connecting Carbon Arc’s alternative data catalog with FactSet’s MCP ecosystem, the partnership supports the use of AI-powered tools and workflows. Investment professionals can access broader information to develop actionable insights across industries, geographies, and investment strategies.
“Investment professionals have always relied on FactSet for our high quality trusted financial data as the foundation for every stage of the investment and dealmaking lifecycle,” said John Costigan, Co-Head of Product at FactSet. “By integrating Carbon Arc’s catalogue of alternative data assets, we are meaningfully expanding the depth and breadth of insights our clients can unlock with FactSet Intelligence.”
“The model isn’t a bottleneck anymore. The data layer is,” said Kirk McKeown, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carbon Arc. “With the Carbon Arc platform available in FactSet’s AI ecosystem, its clients get governed access to over 500 real-world data assets in the workflows they already use. We’re excited to power differentiated research, investing and advisory use cases.”
About FactSet
FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) delivers financial intelligence, enterprise data, and information solutions designed to help clients maximize their potential. Its digital platform integrates proprietary financial data, client datasets, third-party sources, and flexible technology to support customized solutions across buy-side, sell-side, wealth management, private equity, and corporate markets.
With more than 48 years of experience, operations in 20 countries, and extensive multi-asset-class coverage, FactSet combines advanced data connectivity with AI and next-generation tools to improve workflows, increase productivity, and support faster, informed decision-making. The company serves more than 9,200 global clients and over 260,000 individual users and is a member of the S&P 500.
FactSet Investor Relations
Kevin Toomey
+1.212.209.5259
[email protected]
FactSet Media Relations
Alexandra Shevchenko
[email protected]
About Carbon Arc
Founded in 2021, Carbon Arc provides a neutral data layer for the AI economy, connecting private enterprise data with AI inference. The company identifies hard-to-source real-world business data, applies compliance processes, and delivers data on demand.
Its platform offers more than 500 data assets, supporting research, investment, and advisory applications. Carbon Arc focuses on enabling differentiated intelligence through access to high-quality data as AI models increasingly converge on speed and cost.
Carbon Arc Media Relations
Prosek Communications
[email protected]
