Our Track Records

M&A in Japan

Established an "M&A Department" at multiple Japanese public companies to manage deal sourcing, execution and PMI
Represented an American seller of an AI startup in Japan, liaising with local brokers and strategic investors
Represented a U.S.-based American seller of a Japanese small business looking for an immediate buyer

Advised Japanese high net worth investor on the entire process of shareholder activism, from undercover detective operation to PR campaign to proxy fight
Advised NY-based large hedge fund on entry to the Japanese activist market, reviewing the potential transaction with deep-dive analysis on the company's shareholder registry, operating performance, and local shareholder consensus
Successfully waged a proxy fight over a TSE-standard listed issuer over history of poor performance and management accountability

Serving as Japan country manager for an European OOH (out-of-home) advertising tech startup, handling B2B negotiation, relationship building and project management
Served as country manager for a Japan subsidiary of a U.S-based AI robotics startup, handling sales, fundraise, recruiting and local regulatory compliance
Served as COO of a Japan-based startup founded by American entrepreneurs, facilitating B2B sales, fundraise, recruiting and legal dispute resolution
Serviced as country manager for a Japan subsidiary of a U.S.-based genetics startup, handling sales, fundraise, recruiting and local regulatory compliance