Dscout

Dscout is a Chicago-founded experience research software company, operating since 2011, that sells a flexible platform for teams running UX research. The Dscout Experience Research Platform covers the full spectrum of research methods - discovery research, usability testing, field studies and diary studies - and is built around capabilities including AI-powered analysis, media-rich surveys and real-time intercepts. The aim is to let product teams connect with users and capture in-context insights rather than rely on assumptions.

Technical work at the company spans UX research platforms, AI-powered analysis, survey technology, real-time intercepts and media-rich data capture. The platform is used across the finance, healthcare, consumer packaged goods and technology sectors; named enterprise customers include Google, Airbnb, Spotify and Best Buy.

The company describes its mission as making every product decision more human-centered, with an emphasis on genuine human understanding and on conducting better, faster research. Team size and funding details are not publicly stated.