01
Keep the list useful
A bigger database only matters if people can quickly narrow it down to firms they would actually apply to.
Our mission
Make finance recruiting easier to navigate.
Innovare brings firm research, shortlisting, and outreach into one clear workflow.
Finance recruiting information is often scattered across spreadsheets, old lists, and dozens of tabs. We are building a cleaner place to find firms and keep the application process organized.
Explore the directoryInnovare directoryUnited States / 2026
1,244
firms indexed across the current city lists.
New York
977
Chicago
267
Firm types
4
At our core
Built around the search, not the noise.
02
Show where it came from
Firm pages should be grounded in clear source links and practical details, not vague rankings or filler.
03
Help people act
Research should lead somewhere: a shortlist, a contact plan, and a better-organized application process.
Current coverage
What is in the database now.
| Market | Firms | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 977 | Original city directory | Live |
| Chicago | 267 | Firms of all sizes | Live |
| Full directory | 1,244 | 4 firm types | Live |
The workflow
From a long list to a clear next step.
| Step | Tool | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| 01 / Research | Firm directory | Search by city, firm type, and focus |
| 02 / Shortlist | Saved firms | Keep the firms worth applying to in one place |
| 03 / Follow up | Outreach tracker | Track contact status, notes, and next steps |
Where we are going
More cities. Better sources. Less searching.
Now
New York and Chicago
Next
More major finance hubs
Then
Better recruiting links and school lists