Overview

Founded in 2006 by former Bain & Company consultants and Morgan Stanley investment bankers in Shanghai, Capvision is a leading global expert network specializing in knowledge-sharing and research solutions. Its founder and CEO had previously been employed at General Motors (China) Investment Co. Ltd., Siemens China, and China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd.

The company connects institutional investors, consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies with subject-matter experts.

Capvision initially focused on China’s expert network market and has since expanded internationally. The company operates offices in New York, Shanghai, Munich, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Beijing, offering multilingual and region-specific expertise.

Some of Capvision’s former managers founded new firms such as Liahnson & Company (South Korea), Linker Intel (China), and Resory (Japan). The company has also explored public listing options, with reports indicating multiple attempts at a Hong Kong IPO, most recently in 2022.

Core services

1. One-on-one calls.
2. In-person meetings.
3. Research and consulting.
4. Surveys and data collection.
5. Conference development: Expert-led conferences with analysis of emerging economic trends, investment opportunities, and policy changes.
6. Corporate access and transcripts.

Key Differentiators

1. Market leadership in Asia.
2. While maintaining a strong presence in China, Capvision effectively serves international clients researching Asian markets.
3. Proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
4. Full-scale research, surveys, and corporate access solutions.

Headquarters

Shanghai, China