What Techvisa does

Techvisa is an Australian specialist migration agency focused exclusively on technology-sector immigration, founded in 2016 (firmographics indicates 2015) and headquartered in Surry Hills, Sydney, with additional offices in Perth and Brisbane. The company serves four primary segments — corporate employers, venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, individual visa applicants, and recruitment agencies — providing visa sponsorship advisory, eligibility assessments, skills assessments, ongoing compliance support, and global mobility services across Australia, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Techvisa claims to be the first Australian migration agency accredited under the Global Talent Scheme and offers pathways under the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186), and Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482), among others.

The company's core technology asset is TARA (Techvisa Automated Readiness Assessment), an AI-powered real-time eligibility tool accessible via tara.techvisa.com.au that delivers instant visa pathway recommendations based on user-provided qualifications and work experience. TARA functions primarily as a top-of-funnel self-serve acquisition channel, sitting alongside the human-delivered advisory practice rather than replacing it. Strategic partnerships — notably a May 2023 alliance with Singapore-based Accela Group for APAC delivery — and embedded relationships with multiple Australian venture capital funds extend Techvisa's distribution into the startup talent ecosystem and cross-border enterprise clients such as Xero.

Techvisa generates revenue through a mix of professional service fees for individual visa cases (permanent and temporary employer-sponsored pathways, global talent, family visas), recurring subscription-based consulting and compliance engagements with employers, and assessment report fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based, with government visa application charges passed through. The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional funding, and is led by co-founder and director Sam Bricknell. Named enterprise customers include Xero (APAC expansion into Singapore) and Alpha Digital, with the remainder of the base distributed across a long tail of Australian tech employers, VC-backed startups, recruiters, and individuals.

Name

Techvisa

Legal name

Techvisa

Website

https://techvisa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Techvisa is an Australian specialist migration agency focused on technology-sector visa services for employers, venture capital funds, recruiters, and individuals, offering AI-powered eligibility assessments and global mobility across Australia, Singapore, the US, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration & Visa Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Mobility, Immigration & Relocation (BPACAPAN)

Keywords

• Migration consulting services
• Visa sponsorship advisory
• Employer sponsored visas
• Skill assessment services
• Global mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Visa Consulting Services: Professional migration consulting services including subscription model for ongoing support, compliance management, and visa sponsorship advisory for companies and individuals.
2. Eligibility Assessments: Automated visa eligibility assessments providing full visibility of prospective applicant's eligibility for sponsorship, outline of costs and visa process. Available for both individuals seeking sponsorship and companies hiring overseas talent.
3. Skill Assessments: Skills assessment services to evaluate qualifications and work experience for visa eligibility purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Techvisa is an Australian specialist migration agency providing visa facilitation services to tech companies, venture capital funds, recruitment agencies, and individuals. Core services include permanent employer-sponsored visas (Subclass 186), temporary skilled visas (Subclass 482/400), the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), global mobility services for Singapore/US/UK markets, skill assessments, eligibility assessment reports, and subscription-based migration consulting/compliance support. The company's flagship technology is TARA, an AI-powered visa eligibility assessment tool.

Product overview

Techvisa is Australia's specialist migration agency offering a comprehensive suite of visa and immigration services. The core offering centers on TARA, an AI-powered eligibility assessment tool, supported by a portfolio of visa services including permanent employer-sponsored visas (Subclass 186), temporary skilled visas (Subclass 482/400), and the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858). Additional services include global mobility solutions across Singapore, US, and UK markets; consulting services with subscription and compliance offerings; skill assessments; and offshore talent acquisition support for VC funds and corporate clients. The company operates offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth, targeting tech companies, individuals, recruitment agencies, and venture capital funds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TARA: TARA is a real-time, AI-powered visa eligibility solution that provides clear, personalised visa eligibility results for prospective applicants.

Products and services

• TARA (Techvisa Automated Eligibility Assessment) An AI-powered, real-time visa eligibility assessment tool that analyzes user qualifications and work experience to deliver personalized, instant recommendations on the best-suited Australian visa pathways and occupations. Available to both individuals seeking sponsorship and companies evaluating candidates.
• Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Services Migration services facilitating permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) and Skilled Pathways visas for individuals and sponsoring employers in Australia.
• Temporary Employer Sponsored Visa Services Migration services facilitating temporary Australian work authorization through the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) and the Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 400) for interim work authorization.
• National Innovation Visa (NIV) Service Migration service facilitating the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), a streamlined permanent residency pathway for exceptional talent and established or emerging leaders contributing to the Australian economy.
• Global Mobility Services Cross-border visa and relocation services covering Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom markets for individuals and organizations expanding internationally.
• Consulting Services (Subscription & Compliance) Professional migration consulting services delivered via a subscription-based model, providing ongoing visa management and compliance support to employers and individuals.
• Skill Assessment Service Professional evaluation service that assesses qualifications and work experience against Australian standards to determine visa eligibility.
• Eligibility Assessment Reports Comprehensive reports delivering full visibility of prospective applicants' sponsorship eligibility, including costs and visa process timelines, for both individuals and companies hiring overseas talent.
• Offshore Talent Acquisition Service Specialized service for venture capital funds and Australian companies to secure overseas talent, including partnerships with recruitment agencies and support for portfolio companies accessing global talent scouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 temporary skilled visas processed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Accela GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Partnership with Accela Group in Singapore to provide localized visa and immigration services for tech companies expanding into the APAC region, particularly Singapore. Accela Group provides work pass processing, employment regulation consultation, and relocation advising services in conjunction with Techvisa for companies like Xero expanding into Singapore.
• Multiple VC Funds (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with multiple VC Funds across Australia to support their portfolio companies in accessing global talent through visa facilitation. Techvisa serves as the go-to visa partner for startups backed by these funds, delivering access to global talent scouts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fragomen: Fragomen is the world's largest dedicated immigration law and advisory firm, with deep Australian operations. Directly comparable to Techvisa as a provider of corporate-sponsored visa and global mobility services, though at far greater scale and breadth of practice areas.
• Boundless: Boundless is a US-based technology-enabled immigration services platform serving individuals and employers. Comparable to Techvisa's TARA-led model of pairing software-driven eligibility assessments with professional visa services.
• Envoy Global: Envoy Global is an immigration platform combining attorney-led advisory with employer-facing software for visa and global mobility management. Directly comparable to Techvisa's blend of AI tooling and corporate sponsorship services.
• Smith Stone Walters: Smith Stone Walters is a UK-based immigration specialist with a strong technology-sector focus. Comparable to Techvisa's UK global mobility line and its specialization in serving tech employers and founders.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Australia (Migration Services): KPMG's People & Change practice includes a migration advisory line serving corporate clients in Australia. Comparable in service category but operates as a broad incumbent across tax, advisory and audit rather than specializing in tech-sector immigration.
• Deloitte Australia (Immigration): Deloitte provides employer-sponsored migration advisory as part of its broader HR transformation and global mobility practice. Overlaps with Techvisa's enterprise sponsorship work but as part of a much wider professional services portfolio.
• EY (People Advisory Services - Immigration): EY's global immigration services sit inside its People Advisory Services practice and serve multinational employers. Overlaps with Techvisa on employer-sponsored visas and global mobility but as a Big-4 generalist.
• PwC Australia (Mobility / Immigration): PwC's People & Organisation practice includes employer-sponsored migration advisory for Australian enterprises. Competes with Techvisa for corporate sponsorship mandates but as part of a broader consulting portfolio.

Emerging players

• Deel: Deel is a global HR and payroll platform that has expanded into immigration and global mobility services. Comparable to Techvisa's overseas hiring and global mobility offerings but anchored in an employer-of-record model rather than dedicated migration law.

Regional players

• Migration Institute of Australia member firms (e.g., specialist Australian migration agencies): Other registered Australian migration agencies operating in the same domestic market as Techvisa. Comparable as direct competitors for employer-sponsored and skilled migration cases, though most lack Techvisa's tech-sector specialization and AI tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/techvisamigration
• Facebookfacebook.com/techvisamigration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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