Visional

Visional, Inc. is a Japanese holding company specializing in human resources (HR) technology. It was established in February 2020 as a result of a group management system transition from its core business, BizReach, Inc. The company operates primarily in the HR Tech domain, aiming to address social challenges through technology. Visional is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company was founded by Soichiro Minami in 2009, initially as BizReach, Inc. Minami, a graduate of Tufts University with a degree in economics and international relations, previously worked at Morgan Stanley and was a founding member of the professional baseball team, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. This experience, particularly the observation of Japan's illiquid labor market and low workforce productivity, inspired him to create a platform to connect professionals directly with employers. In April 2021, Minami took Visional public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market for startups, and it later moved to the Prime Market in December 2023. Visional's business model centers on creating a data-driven Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem. The company's main revenue is generated through its HR Tech segment, which includes several key platforms. The flagship service is **BizReach**, a direct recruiting platform that connects mid-to-senior-level professionals with employers and headhunters. It operates on a subscription-based model for corporate clients and a freemium model for individual job seekers. The integration of **HRMOS**, a cloud-based human capital management suite, is central to Visional's strategy. HRMOS offers a range of modules including applicant tracking, talent management, attendance and expense management, and payroll. This allows client companies to manage the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring through talent development. Another key service is **BizReach Campus**, an OB/OG (alumni) visit network service that connects university students with corporate alumni for career guidance, enabling companies to engage with potential talent early on. In addition to its core HR Tech offerings, Visional is involved in incubating new businesses to promote digital transformation across various industries, including M&A matching, logistics, and cybersecurity. The company has a history of incubating, spinning off, and selling businesses, such as LUXA and Stanby. For the fiscal year ending in July 2022, Visional reported revenues of over $316 million. Keywords: Human Capital Management, HR Tech, direct recruiting, talent acquisition, SaaS, applicant tracking system, talent management, professional networking, employee database, performance management, succession planning, recruitment management, Soichiro Minami, BizReach, HRMOS, Japan recruitment, OB/OG network, BizReach Campus, human resources software, employee engagement, M&A matching, logistics tech, cybersecurity services, corporate digital transformation.