Geographic Coverage
Geographic coverage describes which regions a dataset includes and the depth of information available in each.
Definition
Definition Geographic coverage refers to the regions and jurisdictions represented in a database and the level of detail provided across them. This includes not only listing entities, but also the availability of decision-makers, roles, mandate signals, and verification depth by geography. Context Family office visibility varies widely by region. Disclosure norms, language barriers, privacy preferences, and entity structures differ. As a result, geographic coverage is not binary. A database might have strong US coverage but weaker depth in smaller European markets, or it may have names globally but verified contacts only in select countries. Why It Matters For fundraising, geographic coverage determines whether a target list can be built reliably in a region. Without depth, international expansion becomes manual and error-prone. Key Takeaways Coverage must be assessed by depth, not just presence Data availability varies materially by region Strong geographic coverage enables scalable targeting Verification depth is especially important cross-border