Search Pro’s lookalike search helps you find the most similar companies worldwide. Simply enter one or more companies as examples, and optionally add a semantic search query to refine the results. This allows you to uncover the exact type of companies you’re interested in.
Lookalike search is ideal for:
Discovering more ideal customers
Identifying alternative suppliers
Screening the competitive landscape
Conducting fast and accurate market research
Click on “Lookalike Search” in the sidebar under “Search Pro” to get started or click on “Lookalikes” in the semantic search result list.
Enter the name or the URL of a company you want to find lookalikes for. You can also provide multiple companies to broaden the search.
⚠ Important: Only companies present in ensun’s database can be used for lookalike searches.
You’ll receive a list of companies ranked by similarity. Each result includes key essential details such as:
Company name
Website (URL)
Description
Location
Number of employees
Contact details
Founding year
Areas of specialization
Industry
Ownership structure
Company type
This makes it easy to quickly evaluate and compare potential matches.
Optimize your search query:
Try different wording to discover more results
Use more specific terms for better precision
Place terms in quotation marks to find exact matches, e.g., "3D Printers"
For best results, conduct your search in English, although other languages can also be used
To improve accuracy, adjust your search by adding further companies or by using the sidebar:
Adjust your reference companies
Add or remove companies to refine similarity
Use more specific examples for higher precision
Search within lookalikes
You can include a semantic search query to narrow results based on your specific needs.
Result configuration
Choose how broad or precise your matches should be:
Shortlist: highly similar companies with strict criteria
Balanced: a mix of similarity and variety
Longlist: broader results to explore more options
Filter
Narrow down results by:
Region & location – continents, countries, or cities
Company type – manufacturer, distributor, service provider, or educational institution
Industry – focus on specific sectors
Company status – start-up, medium-sized, enterprise
Number of employees – company size
Founding year – company age
While using Lookalike Search, you can also:
Save relevant companies to custom lists for later review
Export company data
Discover further similar companies using lookalike suggestions or combining the lookalike search with a semantic query
Find employee contacts, including email addresses
Access company contact details such as email and phone number
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