Company Overview

Message from CEO

Message from CEO

Delivering Rewarding M&A Experiences
to Every Business Owner

Business succession for small and medium-sized enterprises—the foundation of the Japanese economy—has become a critical issue that society as a whole must address. While M&A is widely recognized as a powerful tool for securing the future, and countless successful matches have been made, we believe there is still room to evolve how support is provided to meet the demands of changing times.

We are committed to tackling industry challenges head-on. This includes challenging the conventional structure of "fees incurred before deal closure," shifting toward "objective matching" that leverages data rather than relying solely on individual advisors' intuition, and continuously "enhancing our industry expertise."

Our mission is to resolve the concerns of business owners who are entrusting their life's work to the next generation, expanding their options so they can move forward with absolute confidence. While respecting the rich history of our industry, we strive to deliver the "ideal support" demanded today by integrating advanced technology and fresh perspectives. As a bridge connecting Japan's treasured businesses and technologies to the future, we promise to remain steadfastly sincere and provide the highest quality of service.

We deliver a "Rewarding M&A Experience" to every business owner, built on the following four pillars:

① A 100% Success-Fee Structure for Sellers

In the M&A industry, it is common for clients to incur retainer, interim, and monthly fees regardless of whether a deal actually closes. Our firm, however, operates on a strict success-fee basis. Sellers are charged only after a successful transfer is completed—with absolutely no retainers, interim, or monthly fees. Because no costs are incurred until the M&A is finalized, you can consult with us with complete peace of mind.

② Optimal Matching Powered by AI and Expert Teams

We maintain a large-scale matching team that continuously aggregates vast amounts of M&A data. By combining this human expertise with our proprietary AI-powered matching system, we identify the optimal counterparty for your business.

③ Support from Highly Experienced Advisors

Our team comprises seasoned M&A advisors with dozens of successful deals across a wide range of industries. Armed with deep sector-specific knowledge, our advisors provide dedicated, end-to-end support.
Meet Our Members

④ Rigorous Compliance Framework to Ensure Sound Transactions

In addition to complying with the M&A Guidelines established by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency and the self-regulatory rules of the M&A Support Organizations Association, we have implemented our own strict internal protocols. We conduct thorough risk assessments at every stage of the M&A process, ensuring you can proceed with complete confidence and security.
Our Risk Check Framework

M&A Research Institute Inc.

CEO Akihiro Yabuki

Successful Deals

We would like to share the achievements that led to M&A deals.

* This page lists some of our customers in the past, regardless of when the contract was concluded.