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2. ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ZI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 51

​ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ZI) is a software company that provides a cloud-based go-to-market intelligence platform for sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals. Its platform offers data-driven tools for lead generation, account targeting, contact enrichment, and buyer intent analysis, helping businesses improve customer acquisition and engagement. ZI aggregates and curates vast amounts of business data and integrates with CRM and marketing automation systems. The company leverages AI and machine learning to enhance data accuracy, recommend prospects, and automate workflows, enabling more efficient and intelligent go-to-market strategies. The US-based company ranked fifth on our recent list of 12 Best Nasdaq Stocks Under $20 to Buy Now.

​ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ZI) demonstrated stabilization and improvement in Q4, driven by foundational changes in their go-to-market strategy initiated in Q2 and innovation through their Copilot AI platform. The company’s OperationsOS and DaaS segments showed strong performance, growing 27% YoY. A significant strategic shift has been the focus on the upmarket business, which now represents 70% of revenue while implementing measures to create a smaller but healthier downmarket segment. The company’s Copilot platform has seen remarkable adoption, reaching $150 million in ACV in Q4, up from just $18 million in Q2. The platform’s success is particularly evident in expanding to new user personas, with thousands of account managers now using Copilot at usage rates comparable to traditional SDR users.

​ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ZI)’s competitive advantage stems from its comprehensive data assets, including accurate contact information, intent data, and a strong compliance and regulatory posture. Looking forward, the company is focused on improving retention rates through Copilot adoption, continuing the upmarket shift, and maintaining strong cash flow generation. A significant product launch is planned for May 2025, which is expected to drive upmarket momentum, particularly in the OperationsOS product.