Bisnode, the owner of the Proodle concept, is Europe's leading publisher of digital business information, with services in credit, market and product information.

Its clients are companies and organisations that are able to increase sales, reduce business risks and guarantee delivery, all with the help of Bisnode's services.

Bisnode dates from 1981 and was formally established in 1989. Net turnover 2006 amounted to SEK 3.4 billion pro forma with 2,500 employees in 19 European countries.

Since 2005, Ratos AB owns 70 percent of Bisnode and Bonnier AB owns 30 per cent.