VisasQ

VisasQ launched in 2012 as Walkntalk Inc., rebranding to VisasQ in 2015. On March 10, 2020, it went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's growth market, making it, at the time, the only publicly traded company in the expert network industry.

In July 2020, the firm invested $0.3m in Boston-based DeepBench, intending to use DeepBench's technology to streamline its matching capabilities and process overseas advisors.

VisasQ's founders and management team combine experience from investment banks (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan) and investment firms (Sumitomo, Unison).

VisasQ and the Japanese expert network market

VisasQ is one of the larger expert networks in Japan. Expert networks in Japan have seen strong growth in recent years, with local competitors ShareFair, Mimir Uzabase, Resory and Hudson Research all growing. In addition, international firms GLG, AlphaSights, Atheneum and Guidepoint have all established offices in Tokyo. You can access the best Japanese expert networks on Inex One.

In 2020, Mimir's owner, Uzabase Inc., made a similar move to VisasQ and also acquired a US-based expert network, Enquire.

VisasQ milestones

• 2012 - Launched as Walkntalk Inc.

• 2015 - Rebranded to VisasQ.

• March 10, 2020 - Went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's growth market.

• July 2020 - Invested $0.3m in Boston-based DeepBench to streamline matching capabilities for overseas advisors.

• August 2021 - Acquired Coleman Research for $102 million, forming what is now branded VISASQ/Coleman.

For growth milestones since the merger, see the VISASQ/Coleman page.

Inex One identified VISASQ/Coleman as a regional champion in our recurring expert network market size review. Regional champions have a particularly strong foothold in their respective regions, and also have material international operations.

FAQ

What did VisasQ specialize in? VisasQ specialized in expert calls, surveys, and rapid-turnaround expert polls, with a particular depth in the Japanese market, before its 2021 acquisition of Coleman Research.

Is VisasQ still a separate company? VisasQ remains the parent legal entity, but its expert network business now operates jointly with Coleman Research as VISASQ/Coleman Research. See that page for current information about the combined company.

Is VisasQ available on Inex One? Yes, as part of VISASQ/Coleman - they are a partner on the Inex One marketplace for both expert calls and surveys.

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