Data Platform SaaS B2B

Periscope Horizons

Environmental data monetization platform connecting providers with sustainability-focused organizations

Project Overview

A two-sided marketplace platform connecting environmental data providers with organizations seeking sustainability insights and compliance data.

Periscope Horizons addresses the growing need for reliable environmental data by creating a seamless marketplace where data providers can monetize their datasets and organizations can access verified, high-quality environmental intelligence.

The Challenge

Fragmented Market

Environmental data was scattered across numerous sources with no centralized access.

Trust Issues

Organizations struggled to verify data quality and provider credentials.

Complex Needs

Both buyers and sellers had complex requirements that existing platforms couldn't meet.

Two-Sided Research

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Data Providers

  • Research institutions
  • Environmental sensors
  • Satellite operators
  • Field researchers
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Data Buyers

  • Corporations (ESG)
  • Government agencies
  • NGOs
  • Insurance companies
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Key Findings

  • Need for verification
  • Pricing transparency
  • Data preview crucial
  • Integration important

Pain Points

  • Discovery difficulty
  • Quality assurance
  • Complex licensing
  • Integration friction

Design Solutions

Unified Marketplace

Discovery & Search

Created an intuitive search and filtering system allowing buyers to discover datasets by type, geography, timeframe, and quality metrics.

Trust & Verification

Quality Assurance

Implemented a verification system with provider profiles, data quality scores, sample previews, and peer reviews to build trust.

Streamlined Transactions

End-to-End Flow

Designed a simplified purchasing flow with transparent pricing, flexible licensing, and API integration for seamless data delivery.

Platform Impact

500+ Data Providers
2K+ Available Datasets
300+ Organizations
$2M+ Transactions