- CEO
- Shunsaku Sagami
- Full Time Employees
- 690
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Investment managers
- Address
- Marunouchi Trust Tower North Building Tokyo TY Japan 100-0005
- IPO Date
- Jun 28, 2022
- Business
- M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese company specializing in merger and acquisition (M&A) brokerage and web marketing support services. Founded in 2018, the company operates primarily in Japan through two business segments: the M&A Intermediary segment, which employs advanced artificial intelligence (AI) matching algorithms to provide technology-driven M&A brokerage services, and the Others segment, which offers web marketing support leveraging expertise gained from the M&A intermediary business to attract web customers. Its core products and services include performance-based M&A intermediation without retainer fees, AI-powered matching algorithms for buyer-seller identification, comprehensive M&A advisory and negotiation services, and digital marketing support related to M&A activities. The company serves diverse industries including construction, human resources, IT and communication systems, transportation, real estate, healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and others.
In recent developments, M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. has focused on advancing its AI technology by partnering with PKSHA Technology Co., Ltd., a specialist in natural language processing algorithms, to enhance its AI matching capabilities. It has reported a significant increase in M&A brokerage revenue, nearly doubling from 8.64 billion yen in 2023 to 16.3 billion yen in 2024, reflecting strong growth driven by Japan’s active M&A market. The company also recently completed an equity buyback program repurchasing approximately 938,300 shares, signaling confidence in its strategic direction. It continues to expand its M&A advisory team and improve operational efficiency to shorten deal cycles and increase transaction closure rates through technology and experienced advisory services. The company remains listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 9552.T and is recognized as the only listed M&A intermediary operating on a fully performance-based fee model in Japan.
M&A Research Institute Holdings Inc. targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grappling with succession challenges and corporate restructuring, leveraging its technology and expertise to provide transparent, efficient deal-making processes. Its strategy emphasizes increasing the number and effectiveness of M&A advisors using AI enhancements and dedicated training to maximize deal volumes and values. The company has grown its workforce to over 450 employees and boasts a leading market position in Japan’s M&A intermediary sector. Headquartered in Marunouchi, Tokyo, the company continues to broaden its service offerings in post-deal consulting and asset management while maintaining a technology-centric approach to support the evolving M&A landscape in Japan.