Despite operating behind a contractually protected vendor, Crosslists consistently outperformed the primary data source. This case study demonstrates how stronger data coverage can deliver greater results, regardless of supplier position.
The Q2 2026 BFII highlights continued growth in U.S. business formation while examining the widening gap between overall startups and those expected to become employer businesses.
The future of entrepreneurship may be less about building the next unicorn, and more about enabling millions of independent operators to build durable businesses on their own terms.
New businesses still need banking, payments, insurance, shipping, SaaS, and operational support, but timing matters more than ever.
The Business Formation Intelligence Index (BFII) provides a structured view of U.S. business formation, analyzing the level, composition, and momentum of new business based on analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
