M&A Advisor in Tokyo Seeking Businesses Upto JPY 1000 million

Our company is a Japan-based company operating a platform and advisory services focused on the construction and architecture industry. With a long-established construction company in our group, we understand both the realities of job sites and the management side, and we support strategic planning, overseas expansion, and M&A / succession for SMEs. Our representative has experience in corporate planning, M&A, and overseas office setup for construction-related companies, and has acted as a bridge between Japanese companies and overseas investors/partners. We have particular strengths in construction, equipment, and engineering (including 3D CAD and BIM), and maintain networks with overseas partners, especially in Vietnam.
Our past work includes:
- Succession and strategic review projects for construction companies in Japan.
- Feasibility studies for capital and business alliances with overseas design/engineering firms.
- Support for Japanese companies setting up overseas entities.
We aim to provide advice that balances enterprise value maximisation with the long-term sustainability of the field operations and employees.

As upfront fees, we charge a monthly advisory/consulting fee of JPY 200 – 500K per month, depending on workload and complexity.
As a success fee, we chargean M&A / business succession advisory fee, which is a combination of an engagement fee and a success fee.
with the success fee typically set at 5% of the transaction value.

We also charge an introduction fee or a small percentage of the transaction value, to be discussed based on the specific case.

In all cases, we agree on the fee structure up front with the client before starting work. We aim for transparent, fair pricing that reflects not only deal closing, but also hands-on support throughout the process.

Acquiring / Buying a Business, Investing in a Business

We primarily focus on small and mid-sized companies in Japan, especially in the construction, architecture, equipment, and engineering (e. g. 3D CAD) sectors.
We look for businesses that:
- Have a mid- to long-term need for succession or generational transition (founder/owner aging, no clear successor)
- Generate annual revenue roughly in the JPY 100M – 3B range, with an existing customer base, technology, and skilled workforce.
- Maintain basic governance standards such as legal compliance and proper financial management.
- Are open to partnerships or capital alliances, including with overseas investors or strategic partners.

Rather than purely short-term exit opportunities, we prefer companies that share a mid- to long-term view, such as:
- Passing the business and employment to the next generation.
- Building sustainable synergies with domestic and international partners.

• Connected with 1 business
• Received 2 proposals
• 14 hours ago

  Received a proposal from Provider of smart lighting & energy management system design solutions, generating SGD 6-7 million/year.
• 22 hours ago

  Received a proposal from Job portal business in Japan, with projected annual turnover of JPY 10 million.