Case Study: Top Consulting Firm achieves comprehensive wearable-technology insights with NetBase Quid

To better understand disruptive companies and technologies in the wearables industry, a top consulting firm used Quid to analyze 2,394 company profiles and 2,948 patent applications

A leading consulting firm needed a clear, data-driven view of disruptive companies and technologies in the wearables industry. To tackle this, they used Quid to analyze 2,394 company profiles and 2,948 patent applications, mapping the market’s complex clusters—from software and app development (26%) to health, hardware, AI and apparel—and quantifying investment and acquisition activity across the space.

Quid’s network and patent analytics revealed a $12.7 billion investment landscape, with hardware historically drawing large sums while safety & assistive technology is the fastest-growing segment (54.3% CAGR). The study identified top investors and acquirers (e.g., Samsung, Acer), patent hotspots (data management, batteries, intelligent interfaces) and emerging opportunities (haptic feedback, earpieces) as well as bridging firms that span use cases—giving the firm a prioritized roadmap for investment, M&A and product strategy.