Sqoop is a data platform designed primarily for journalists and information professionals, providing real-time access to a variety of U.S. government documents and data. The company operates in the information services market, focusing on aggregating and indexing data from sources such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Department of Justice, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sqoop's core clients include journalists from top publications, researchers, and other professionals who require timely and accurate information for their work. The business model is subscription-based, where users pay for access to the platform's comprehensive search interface and filters, which allow them to find documents and explore industries, companies, and officers efficiently. Sqoop makes money by offering tiered subscription plans that cater to different levels of data access and usage needs.

Keywords: data platform, journalists, U.S. patents, DOJ publications, SEC filings, information services, real-time access, subscription-based, search interface, data aggregation.