
YCP M&A Target Scouting Experts in Japan

Japan's market offers immense business potential for M&A activity, ripe for strategic investments.
Entering the M&A Target Scouting space in Japan faces barriers like cultural nuances and regulatory complexities.
YCP stands out as the premier M&A Target Scouting provider in Japan, with profound local market knowledge and expertise.

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Navigate and Succeed: Japan M&A Target Scouting at Your Service
In Japan's dynamic market, our M&A Target Scouting opens doors for businesses seeking robust growth. YCP leverages local insights to identify synergistic opportunities.
Our expertise in Japan's regulatory and business landscape ensures our clients navigate M&A processes smoothly, maximizing investment value and strategic advantages.
YCP's network across Japan offers unparalleled access to potential M&A targets, streamlining the scouting process and empowering clients to achieve their ambitious growth objectives.
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Dominate Japan Through M&A Target Scouting
Transforming Corporate Strategy with M&A Strategies
- Currently, 70% of Japan's asset management firms are looking to increase their portfolios by at least 5%. Tapping into M&A strategies offer a pathway for this growth.
- Integrating M&A services can unlock pathways to robust business expansion, navigating a dynamic market landscape and steering through economic challenges effectively.
Accessing Global Business Insights for Competitive Edges
- With a rise of 30% in overseas M&A deals by Japanese firms, global business insights via M&A scouting can enhance competitive edge by understanding diverse market needs.
- Achieving a holistic understanding of international markets through M&A insights equips Japanese firms to strategically position themselves to better serve evolving consumer preferences.
Expanding Market Reach through Strategic Collaborations
- As only 40% of Japanese small and medium enterprises engage in M&A activities, increasing their involvement positions them to expand market presence and amplify brand impact.
- Capitalizing on strategic collaborations paves the way for organically growing market reach while benefitting from widened networking and resource exchange.
Achieving Sustained Growth in Evolving Marketscape
- Japan's GDP growth sees moderate forecasts at 1.4%, pointing to the need for sustained corporate growth through diversification pronounced via M&A engagements.
- With varied opportunities aligned with market transformations, engaging in M&A can facilitate sustained business development amidst shifting economic landscapes.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.










What Our Clients Say About Us
"During the course of the process, I found YCP highly capable to support Toyota to better understand “ASEAN countries”. We usually work with Japanese consulting company and from their report, we can be a “book smart” but can’t have a clear picture of what’s going on in the real market. The project with YCP brought us “real market experience”. YCP's local consultants got their hands dirty in the marketplace with me. This approach enabled me to understand critical consumer insights behind data. I found it very valuable experience. Thank you very much."
Global Insights Manager
Toyota Motor Corporation
"I am very satisfied with YCP's work on competitors benchmarking analysis project in the Automotive Glass industry. The team fully understood the project background and objectives, and their output surely met our expectations. Although there were some challenges in collecting detailed information given this is a highly specialized industry, their analytical framework and logical approach made this project a great success. I also found the discussion with their local consultants very valuable. This gave me lots of useful insights to pursue the project. I would like to work with YCP on my next project. "
Senior Sales & Marketing Center Manager Automotive Glass Division
Asahi Glass Group
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Transaction Support and Sales Strategy Design for Health Guidance Projects
Client
A healthcare IT Leader in Japan
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
Transaction Support, Negotiation Facilitation, Communication Strategy
Project Summary
We assisted the client in assessing Asia’s online search and classifieds market, profiling innovative competitors and identifying potential partners based on their growth strategies, competitive positioning, and management capabilities. Our team aligned the client’s expectations with the potential partners' performance and future opportunities, enabling informed decision-making. We narrowed down viable candidates and provided strategic guidance to support the client’s business expansion in key Asian markets.
M&A Target Analysis and Engagement Strategy Development in Japan
Client
A global leader in apparel manufacturing based in India
Area
Japan
Expertise Scope
M&A Target Analysis, Communication Planning, Engagement Facilitation
Project Summary
Our team conducted analysis and validation on the M&A target company list specified by the client, wherein we assisted in initiating conversations with up to 10 target companies. Our approach included understanding the client's M&A strategy, developing communication plans for engagement with target companies, performing in-depth analysis and validation of the target list, and approaching these companies using appropriate methods.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, China, Thailand
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Philipines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, US, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL

Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Thailand, France, UK, Mexico, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos.
Past Experience:
METRO AG, L'Oréal

Shinjiro Sameshima
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan
Past Experience:
UBS

Takanori Ono
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan
Past Experience:
Cisco, KPMG

Kana Iikura
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Philippines, Nigeria, Kenya, UK, USA
Past Experience:
KPMG AZSA

Masa Matsuoka
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, China, Europe
Past Experience:
Nomura Research Institute, UBS Securities Japan
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus