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VRC (Valuation Research Corporation) has acquired AskTuring.ai for an undisclosed amount. The deal brings the enterprise AI document platform under the ownership of the valuation and advisory firm, which will integrate the technology into its broader service offerings for corporate clients.
AskTuring.ai provides a private, secure AI knowledge base that allows businesses to search and collaborate on internal documents without training models on their data. The platform is SOC 2 Type II compliant, uses end-to-end encryption, and supports multiple AI models including Claude, GPT, and Gemini. It targets sectors such as legal, healthcare, and financial services, where data confidentiality is critical. VRC, a longstanding provider of valuation and financial advisory services, will use the acquisition to enhance its internal analytics and client-facing reporting capabilities.
The acquisition is strategic for VRC, which has been expanding its technology-enabled advisory tools. By owning AskTuring.ai, VRC gains direct control over a platform that can process complex financial documents, appraisals, and transaction materials with reduced compliance risk. For AskTuring.ai, the deal provides access to VRC’s established corporate client base and operational resources, accelerating deployment beyond its current waitlist of over 1,500 professionals.
The combined entity will focus on deploying AskTuring.ai across VRC’s practice areas, with an emphasis on secure document analysis for due diligence and valuation projects. The platform’s zero-training architecture aligns with the regulatory demands of financial advisory work, where client data isolation is non-negotiable. VRC plans to maintain AskTuring.ai’s existing product roadmap while integrating its capabilities into internal workflows.
Post-acquisition, the team behind AskTuring.ai will continue to operate the platform, with VRC providing infrastructure and market access. The immediate priority is to convert the existing waitlist into active deployments and expand into adjacent professional services sectors. The acquisition positions VRC to offer a proprietary AI layer to its clients, a differentiator in a competitive advisory market.