Vision
Capital Bridge plays a vital role in realizing corporate strategic M&A. This achievement comes through our dual approach: providing consulting and advisory services, and operating community services within the M&A sphere.
For Buyers
For buyers, the relationship between strategy and M&A is closely related. Defining both the strategy and the type of M&A required is essential for successful execution. This facilitates easier receipt of targeted introductions from M&A advisors and accelerates decision-making during M&A consideration. Sometimes proactive proposals are also necessary. A well-defined strategy continues to aid in identifying suitable partners and crafting an M&A narrative that resonates with the seller.
For Sellers
Strategy holds significance for selling companies as well. Merely showcasing past performance and current status is insufficient to assess a company's true value. A credible business plan, highlighting the company's strengths and potential growth, is essential to earn buyers' trust. Such an approach fosters confidence and allows for the identification of an appropriate buyer, tailored to the company's unique attributes.
Service Overview
Our unique Service Concept of Strategy × M&A is represented as specific individual services as shown in the right figure
Strategy Consulting
We contribute to our clients' business growth by not only introducing available sales opportunities but also by defining the objectives and strategies for M&A. We carefully select and approach suitable acquisition and sales targets aligned with these goals.
1. Market Research
Comprehensive market research is offered to buying companies considering M&A, providing strategic insights based on an understanding of long-term strategies, industry insights, and unique reports.
2. M&A Targeting
Support for buying companies includes evaluating assets and competitive advantages, identifying potential M&A targets, and assisting in planning tailored M&A strategies.
3. M&A Scheme Consideration
Various methods and considerations in M&A are handled, with optimal solutions provided for both buyers and sellers. Collaborations with external experts ensure a multifaceted perspective, encompassing business, tax, and legal factors.
4. Growth Strategy & Business Plan Formulation (Corporate Overview Materials & CIM Preparation)
Assistance for sellers extends to creating Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) materials, engaging in in-depth discussions, and crafting compelling growth strategies and business plans to resonate with potential buyers and investors.
5. Business Due Diligence
Evaluation of target companies is performed from the buyer's perspective, assessing business models and competitive strengths, analyzing synergies, developing business plans, and performing valuations.
6. Mid-Term Management Plan Formulation post-M&A
Following an M&A transaction, mid-term management plans for the acquired company are formulated, with consideration given to potential group synergies.
M&A Advisory
We provide intermediary and advisory services for M&A execution, with cross-border M&A deal introduction and advisory services, not only in Japan, but also internationally through our network of overseas experts.
7. Domestic M&A Brokerage & Advisory
Capital Bridge's high-quality advisory services in M&A leverage extensive expertise. Tailored introductions, negotiations, and Due Diligence support are offered for both buying and selling companies. Depending on the situation of the case, we propose both brokerage and financial advisory styles.
8. Cross-Border M&A Advisory
Our company has an extensive network of boutique M&A advisory firms in Asia, Europe, and America. Responding to the specific needs of buying companies, we offer introductions to international opportunities and advisory services through these partners and affiliated Financial Advisors (FAs).
Social Network for M&A Professionals
Currently in development is a social networking service tailored for M&A professionals, distinct from traditional M&A platforms that focus on anonymous sale listings and acquisition needs. This service enables the creation of opportunities by connecting experts with experts.
Our experience
Strategic Consulting / M&A Advisory Experience
Subsidiary sale for listed OTA company
Acquisition of Pharmaceutical Advertising Company by Listed Healthcare Company
Indian Market Research by Listed General Electric Manufacturer
Growth Strategy & Business Plan Formulation of Investment Real Estate Sales Company
Growth Strategy & Business Plan Formulation of Major Entertainment Company
Listed Food Sales Company's M&A Target List Creation for Healthcare-related Companies
Listed Major Trading Company Subsidiary's M&A Target List Creation for Healthcare-related Companies
Mid-Term business plan formulation for PE fund portoflio company
Company
Company Overview
Our Business
- M&A Advisory
- Management Consulting
- Operation of M&A Platform
Establishment
2019
Capital
23 million yen (including reserve funds)
Address
Shinbashi Place 6F, Shinbashi 1-12-9, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone Number
03-5532-5649
Website
http://www.capitalbridge.co.jp/
Team Members
Tsuyoshi Maruhashi (CEO)
After roles at Nomura Securities, ABeam M&A Consulting (now PwC Advisory), and Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, Mr. Maruhashi founded Capital Bridge. During his tenure at Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting, as a Senior Manager in the M&A unit, he executed project delivery for major Japanese companies in the areas of cross-border M&A strategy formulation and deal execution.
Takushi Akagawa (Director)
Mr. Akagawa works at With us Corporation (TYO: 9696), where he served as Human Resources Manager and Executive Officer before being appointed Director in 2017. In charge of corporate investment, he led numerous M&A projects. In 2020, he joined Capital Bridge, as an investor and director.
Other members include those previously at Nomura Securities & Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Consulting