Maqresearch Inc. (a Background Verification Company)

What Maqresearch Inc. (a Background Verification Company) does

MAQResearch Inc., formerly MQuintua Research Services (MAQ), is a Philippines-based professional services firm founded in January 2010 that delivers background verification and screening services to B2B clients. The company is headquartered at 3F MAQ Building, Manalo Street, Brgy. Upper Bicutan, Taguig City, with a headcount of 11-50 employees and operates under a founder-owned, private corporate structure (Philippines corporation, no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds). The company rebranded in 2024 to its current name and is led by women across the President/CEO role and department heads in operations, compliance, finance, and client management.

The company's product portfolio comprises core verification services spanning identity, address, education, PRC professional license, employment history, character reference, criminal and civil records, global sanctions and watch lists, adverse media, and PEP checks, packaged into higher-level offerings such as Pre-Employment Background Check and Background Verification. The underlying technology combines manual and database-driven verification workflows with a documented data protection infrastructure (TLS/HTTPS in transit, encryption at rest, role-based access controls, audit logging, secured servers with physical security). The firm holds NPC registration and the Data Privacy Seal under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, is implementing ISO 27001, is an active PBSA member, and has completed the ASIS International PBSV program.

MAQResearch monetizes through customized professional service engagements delivered via direct enterprise field sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are negotiated per client and industry; the GTM motion is direct engagement (phone, email, website inquiry) supported by content marketing and conference participation. Customer segments are organized by vertical and span more than 25 industries, with primary segments being BPO, IT Services and Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services and Fintech, Telecommunications, and Cybersecurity Services, alongside secondary coverage of consulting, manufacturing, retail, pharmaceuticals, energy, and others. Marketing and distribution leverage industry association memberships (PBSA, CMAP, PMAP, IBPAP, AmCham Philippines) and the company website to generate top-of-funnel leads that convert into bottom-of-funnel direct inquiries.

Name

Maqresearch Inc. (a Background Verification Company)

Legal name

MAQRESEARCH INC.

Website

https://maqresearchinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAQResearch Inc. is a Philippines-based background verification firm founded in 2010 that delivers identity, education, employment, criminal, sanctions, and adverse media screening services to B2B clients across more than 25 industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Check Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Employment Background Checks & Screening (BPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Employment Screening & Aptitude Testing (BPACAMAA), Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ), Credit History Checks (Permissible Purpose) (BPACALAF)

Keywords

• Background check services
• Pre-employment screening
• Employment verification
• Criminal records check
• Due diligence services

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Background Check Services: Professional background screening and verification services provided to organizations for hiring decisions, compliance, and risk mitigation. Services include identity verification, employment history checks, education verification, criminal records checks, global sanctions screening, and adverse media monitoring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MAQResearch Inc. provides professional background check, screening, and due diligence services for organizations and employers in the Philippines. The offering combines identity verification, education and employment verification, criminal and civil records checks, PRC license verification, character reference checks, global sanctions and watch list screening, adverse media monitoring, and PEP screening into customizable verification packages used to support hiring decisions and risk mitigation.

Product overview

MAQResearch Inc. offers a comprehensive suite of background check and verification services for organizations across the Philippines. The company's portfolio consists of multiple core verification services including Identity Check, Address Check, Education Check, PRC Verification, Employment History Verification, Character Reference Check, Global Watch Lists and Sanctions Check, Adverse Media Check, PEP Check, and Criminal and Civil Records Check. These services are designed to help organizations validate candidate credentials, assess risks, ensure workplace safety, and make informed hiring and business decisions. The company also provides higher-level offerings such as Pre-Employment Background Check (comprehensive candidate assessment) and Background Verification (educational and employment credential verification). All services are delivered with a focus on data privacy and compliance with Philippine regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Employment Background Check Comprehensive background check service that helps organizations assess candidates thoroughly before hiring, evaluating qualifications, employment history, and integrity. Targeted at employers and HR teams making hiring decisions.
• Background Verification Thorough verification of educational qualifications, employment history, and personal references to minimize risks related to misrepresentation or fraudulent claims. Targeted at organizations performing credential and reference checks for hiring or onboarding.
• Identity Check Confirms that the person is who they claim to be, reducing the risk of fraud or misrepresentation. Targeted at employers and organizations performing identity validation during hiring or onboarding.
• Address Check Verifies residential history to ensure reliability and traceability of the individual. Targeted at employers and organizations needing residential verification for hiring decisions.
• Education Check Confirms academic credentials, ensuring qualifications match the candidate's claims. Targeted at employers and organizations validating educational backgrounds during hiring.
• PRC Verification Verifies professional licenses and registrations against the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Targeted at employers and regulated industries requiring licensed professionals.
• Employment History Verification Confirms previous work experience to assess credibility and career trajectory. Targeted at employers and organizations validating candidate work history during hiring.
• Character Reference Check Gathers insights into personal integrity, work ethic, and professional behavior from trusted references. Targeted at employers and organizations seeking character validation for hiring decisions.
• Global Watch Lists and Sanctions Check Ensures the individual is not involved in prohibited activities or flagged internationally against sanctions and watch lists. Targeted at employers and organizations performing global regulatory and compliance screening.
• Adverse Media Check Identifies negative publicity or incidents that may pose reputational risks. Targeted at employers and organizations performing reputational due diligence.
• PEP Check (Politically Exposed Persons) Determines potential exposure to corruption or financial crime risks due to political connections. Targeted at employers and organizations performing AML and financial crime risk screening.
• Criminal and Civil Records Check Reviews official court records to determine whether an individual has any criminal cases or civil cases filed against them, helping organizations assess potential legal risks. Targeted at employers and organizations needing legal risk assessment for hiring decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive background check reports delivered within short timeframes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAQResearch Inc. is an active member in good standing of PBSA. The company participated in the PBSA Annual US Conference 2025 in Anaheim, California, strengthening global expertise and partnerships in the background screening industry. PBSA membership provides access to industry best practices, compliance standards, and global network connections.
• Credit Management Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CMAP)minorOthersMember of Credit Management Association of the Philippines, Inc. - an industry association for credit and financial management professionals.
• People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP)minorOthersMember of People Management Association of the Philippines - the leading HR professional organization in the country, supporting HR best practices and networking.
• IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)minorOthersMember of IBPAP - the trade association for the IT-BPM sector in the Philippines, supporting industry growth and standards.
• American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham)minorOthersMember of American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines - a business organization promoting US-Philippines commercial relations and business networking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AuthBridge: India-based background screening and identity verification provider serving enterprise hiring across South Asia. Operates a comparable professional-services screening model to MAQResearch within a neighboring regional market, making it a relevant Asia-region comparable.
• SpringVerify: India-based background verification platform providing employment, education, address, and criminal checks with API integrations. Comparable in service mix to MAQResearch and relevant as a regional emerging-market screening competitor with a more developed tech stack.

Direct peers

• Checkr: Technology-led background screening platform focused on automation, APIs, and fast turnaround for high-volume hiring. Represents the modern, software-first model that MAQResearch's manual services model must compete against for digital-first enterprise buyers.
• Accurate Background: Background screening provider delivering employment, criminal, education, and identity verification services to enterprise clients. Closely comparable service portfolio to MAQResearch with a similar professional-services-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Sterling (Sterling Check): Large global background screening and identity verification firm offering pre-employment screening, criminal checks, and continuous monitoring. Competes for the same multinational and regulated-industry clients as MAQResearch but with broader geographic coverage.
• Kroll: Global risk and investigations firm whose background screening and due diligence division serves multinational clients. Competes with MAQResearch for high-end, regulated-industry screening mandates, though as part of a much broader risk advisory portfolio.
• HireRight: Global background screening provider serving enterprises across multiple industries, with established APAC presence. Operates at significantly larger scale than MAQResearch and offers comparable employment, criminal, and identity verification services.
• First Advantage: Global screening provider offering background checks, identity verification, and sanctions/PEP screening with operations across APAC. Overlaps directly with MAQResearch's core pre-employment and global watch list offerings at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Veremark: Modern background check provider offering automated reference, employment, education, and criminal screening globally. Overlaps with MAQResearch's verification portfolio and represents the digital-first model competing for enterprise clients seeking faster turnaround.
• Certn: Emerging background screening platform offering automated, API-first checks including criminal, employment, and identity verification. Comparable service scope to MAQResearch but differentiated by a technology-led delivery model targeting digital-native buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maqresearchinc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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