WhaleSights
WhaleSights is an expert network based in Beijing, China, with offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Hong Kong, and Singapore. According to their website, the firm has ~800,000 experts in its database and 200+ employees, making it one of the largest players in China's expert network industry.
About WhaleSights
WhaleSights is an expert network based in Beijing, China, with offices in Shanghai and Hebei. According to their website, the firm has ~800,000 experts in its database and 200+ employees, making it one of the largest players in China's expert network industry.
Founded as 51 Experts, the company initially focused on serving the secondary securities market in China across major securities brokers, fund managers, and banks. The company rebranded to WhaleSights in 2022. Their clients include industry giants such as CITIC Securities, China International Capital Corporation (CICC), Haitong Securities, China Universal Asset Management, and Panjing Invest.
Since 2021, WhaleSights has expanded its focus to primary markets, offering market research services to private equity, venture capital, and corporate clients, with sector coverage spanning consumer, healthcare, high-end manufacturing, automobiles, environmental protection, finance, energy, education, real estate, chemicals, and public services. Beyond expert calls, services include corporate and business strategy support, industry insights, due diligence and feasibility studies, and conference and seminar support.
In 2023, WhaleSights began its global expansion, leveraging its extensive in-China resources to support foreign clients while growing its database of international experts.
FAQ
What does WhaleSights specialize in? WhaleSights specializes in expert consultations and market research across a wide range of sectors, serving major Chinese securities firms, asset managers, and increasingly private equity, venture capital, and international clients.
Is WhaleSights available on Inex One? No - WhaleSights is not part of the Inex One marketplace.
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