Mimir Uzabase
Mimir Uzabase is an expert network based in Tokyo, Japan. It is a subsidiary of the research company Uzabase. Mimir focuses on recruiting experts in Japan, for domestic and international clients. One co-founder has a background from Guidepoint.
The focus on Japan is shared with its domestic competitors VisasQ, ShareFair, R&Y Associates, and Resory. The Japanese market for expert networks has grown quickly in the last decade Consequently, international expert networks GLG, AlphaSights, Atheneum, Third Bridge and Guidepoint have all established offices in Tokyo.
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In 2020, Mimir's owner Uzabase also invested $2m in Enquire, a US-based expert network focusing on political risk and foreign affairs. Both networks should be integrated into Uzabase's business intelligence platform SPEEDA.
In December 2021, Mimir Uzabase invested $1.6m in Arches, a young Asia-focused expert network.
In December 2022, Uzabase was taken private by Carlyle at an EV of JPY 61.4 Bn (~$460m, which was 3.4x sales and 61x EBITDA). It was delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Feb 7, 2023.
