We will provide the most effective approach
and roadmap for our clients.

Let's shape compelling ideas into a scalable
and highly profitable business together.

We will show you how to orchestrate people,
resources, and capital to achieve your goals.

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We deliver consulting and
advisory services that identify
Japan's true high-growth companies
and help them achieve
maximum profitability.

We help companies build the capabilities needed to win overseas by applying global-standard business practices.

We provide global and domestic investors with opportunities to invest in high-quality Japanese companies that align with international investment standards.

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Our Service Offerings

Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy

We provide venture companies
and domestic and international
investors with world-class
opportunities to connect and create
high-return investment outcomes.

We emphasize a management approach that integrates the insights of investors with the instincts of entrepreneurs.

Fundraising Advisory
(1) Let's free up the capacity required to fully invest in tomorrow's growth.

Fundraising Advisory

Access to capital is a critical foundation for enabling growth and innovation.
After thoroughly understanding your needs, we develop a tailored fundraising strategy that includes outreach to international investors.
We accompany you through the entire fundraising process, ensuring a seamless and high-probability round.

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M&A Advisory and Business Succession Support
(2) Let's carry the baton of sustained business growth into the future.

M&A Advisory and Business Succession Support

Our members have direct experience on both the buy side and the sell side.
M&A has become a common approach for accelerating business expansion or ensuring the smooth succession of capable companies.
We aim to execute deals that align with and fulfill the interests of both sellers and buyers.

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Strategic Growth and Exit Planning Advisory
(3) Partner with us and move confidently toward success.

Strategic Growth and Exit Planning Advisory

Our members have over 30 years of extensive experience in corporate management and successful exits.
Our partners possess the networks and referral channels essential for executing cross-border transactions.
We provide clear foresight, recommend the right investments, evaluate market dynamics, and advise on strategies to enhance your organizational strength.
We respond to the questions and reflections that arise when executives consider their exit plans, standing with you at the same eye level.

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Our Service Details

Service 01

Fundraising Advisory

We assist in preparing and negotiating with capital providers and international investors, ensuring your readiness stands up to their scrutiny. We place particular importance on the strength and protection of your intellectual property.

Fundraising Advisory

1Funding Strategies

We will develop a financing structure customized to your specific circumstances and requirements.

2Key Preconditions for Selecting an Exit Method

  • Our primary listing target is the Nasdaq market, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange considered depending on circumstances.
  • Corporate divestitures to domestic and overseas listed companies, as well as high-potential private firms, etc.

3Scope of Our Fundraising Support

  • Early-Stage and Startup Companies: USD 0.2M - 3.5M
  • Growth-Stage Companies: USD 6M - 35M
  • Deep-Technology Companies: USD 1M - 15M

4Detailed Scope of Our Support Services

● Consulting for the preparation of investor-required disclosure documents (Japanese & English)

- Financial and Accounting Materials - Cash Flow Performance and Forecast Materials - Business Planning Materials - Marketing Presentation Materials - Sales Plan and Activity Plan Materials - Technology and IP Explanation Materials - Valuation Materials, etc.

● Investor Negotiation Consulting

- Investor Pitch Deck Development - Guidance for Negotiating Fundraising Terms - Scheduling of Investor Meetings, including Web-based sessions (interpretation services not included) - Assignment of International Fundraising Consultants - Assignment of IPO Consultants, etc.
Service 02

M&A Advisory and
Business Succession Support

M&A Advisory

1For Companies Seeking Acquisitions

- Sourcing Potential Buyers - Preparation of Target Lists - Clarification of Key Requirements from the Selling Company - Initial Screening Due Diligence - Facilitation of Meetings Between Both Parties - Comprehensive Due Diligence Support - Negotiation of Transaction Terms and Pricing, etc.

2For Companies Seeking to Sell Your Business

- Evaluation of Management Policies and Successor Candidates for Business Succession - Creation of Teaser Materials - Buy-Side Target Search - Development of Long Lists of Potential Targets/Buyers - Information Memorandum (IM) Preparation - Facilitation of Meetings Between Both Parties - Comprehensive Due Diligence Support - Negotiation of Contract Terms and Pricing, etc.

3Support for Global Business Alliances

- Discussion of Partnership Needs - Target Sourcing Strategy - Search for Potential Target Companies - Operational Support for Implementing Strategic Partnerships, etc.
Service 03

Strategic Growth and
Exit Planning Advisory

Exit Planning Advisory

1Strategic Growth Consulting to Prepare for Large-Scale Fundraising

● We provide the strategic support you need to succeed on the global stage.

Engaging in high-altitude strategic battles

  • Structuring and Refining Materials to Highlight Key Strengths
  • Strategic Development, Market Research, and Plan Formulation

Ground-level battles

  • Budget Planning, Performance Tracking, and Day-to-Day Activity Planning
  • Target Segmentation and Go-to-Market Acquisition Strategy

2Organizational Consulting for Effective Investor Communication

● All organizational design considerations are guided by global standards and international best practices.

  • Establishing a stable foundation for corporate sustainability and designing an organizational structure that enables rapid growth.
  • A clear understanding of investor return expectations and a sincere commitment to fulfilling them.
  • Implementing proper financial management and strengthening corporate governance structures, etc.

3Comprehensive Exit Strategy and Execution Advisory

● Seasoned executives advise top management with a balanced perspective that integrates economic logic and human insight.

  • Formulating an exit plan that lays the foundation for becoming a global player.
  • Handling personnel and leadership matters associated with choosing an exit via business sale, etc.

Track Record

Strategic Growth Consulting

Selected examples of our advisory engagements.

A

Company A

Healthcare Facility Operator

Nine-month engagement supporting business planning and investor presentation development.

Duration: Approx. 9 months
B

Company B

Biotechnology Company

Twelve-month engagement supporting business structure review and investor presentation development.

Duration: Approx. 12 months
C

Company C

Security Solutions

Three-month engagement supporting sales planning and providing foundational guidance on financial planning.

Duration: Approx. 3 months
D

Company D

Biotech Equipment Developer

Six-month engagement providing fundraising strategy guidance and support for clinical trial planning and investor outreach preparation.

Duration: 6 months
E

Company E

Ongoing engagement providing guidance on application development for new materials and products (pharmaceuticals and new energy), as well as fundraising strategy support.

Duration: Ongoing (3 months to date)

About Us

Members

Officers of the General
Incorporated Association

Our experienced board of directors leads the revitalization and growth of the Japanese economy.

S. Sugiura

Representative Director

S. Sugiura

  • Attorney: Managing Partner, Asanuma & Sugiura Law Office
  • A six-term Member of the House of Representatives and former Minister of Justice (77th).
  • Recipient of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (Spring 2017).
S. Yoshida

Representative Director

S. Yoshida

Served as the owner-president of a long-term care facility operator for 30 years, expanding the group to USD 100 million in annual revenue. In 2020, he completed the full divestiture of his company to ALSOK and concurrently became President of the Oriental Group. He is currently driving the association's initiatives, maintaining active engagement with investors and startup companies worldwide.

N. Ikeda

Director

N. Ikeda

He has overseen the expansion of a pharmacy chain—founded in 1951 and incorporated in 1987—into 91 locations throughout the Kanto region, establishing the company as a pioneer in 24-hour home medical care. In 2016, he expanded the group to USD 70 million in annual revenue and completed the transfer of the business. He now leads the Ikeda Naotaka Information Exchange Center, promoting collaboration in the medical, long-term care, and welfare fields and dedicating himself to nurturing the next generation of business leaders.

M. Kanamaru

Auditor

M. Kanamaru

He assumed the position of President and Representative Director of Onizaki Corporation in August 2001. He possesses a broad network spanning political and business communities and dedicates himself to advancing Japan's development while providing guidance to small and medium-sized business leaders. He is currently involved as a member of organizations connected to the National Police Agency and has held various leadership positions, including serving as the representative of a motorsports promotion body.

Investment Team

Investment Team Members

Finance and business operations professionals delivering expert judgment and hands-on support.

T. Kitayama

Chairman of the Investment Committee

T. Kitayama

Following his university graduation, he spent a decade at the Nippon Credit Bank (currently Aozora Bank), working on venture support through METI-related organizations and contributing to the bank's venture capital activities. He subsequently spent a decade at Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., engaging in business succession support and venture capital investment activities. After his departure, he served as CFO of a publicly listed venture company and subsequently led the administrative division of a domestic startup before joining a nursing care facility operator, where he assumed the role of Executive Officer. In 2020, he participated in the establishment of Orient Technology—focused on developing nursing-care monitoring systems and advancing digital transformation in care operations—and assumed the role of President and Director, which he continues to hold. He was appointed Chairman of the Investment Committee in 2025 and has since been responsible for overseeing its operations.

W. Tanaka

Investment Committee Member

W. Tanaka

After graduating from university, he began his career at Hokuriku Bank in Ishikawa Prefecture, spending ten years in retail banking and another ten in corporate banking, becoming well-versed in both lending and deposit operations. During that period, he was also responsible for overseas projects, developing strong expertise in evaluating country risk and scrutinizing business plans. After leaving the bank, he became affiliated with the iSapo Group and started his career as an independent consultant. He was appointed as an Investment Committee Member in 2026 and has since been responsible for reviewing and assessing investment opportunities.

Partners

Business Partners

OTOT Consulting (Singapore)
https://ototconsulting.com/
UNIVA Securities (Japan)
https://univahld.com/business/finance/?lang=en
Professor Jeslie (Professor of Finance)
T. Taniguchi (Advisor, M&A Consultant)
K. Kiuchi (Certified Public Accountant)
Corporate Info

Company Overview

Name
A General Incorporated Association
Japan Revitalization Promotion
Organization
Representative Director
S. Sugiura
S. Yoshida
Address
Gotanda AS Building 2F, 2-8-3 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan
Business Activities
  • Investment support for startup companies
  • Management consulting
  • Business matching
  • M&A advisory
Established
May 2022
Contact

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Contact Details

Address

Gotanda AS Building 2F, 2-8-3 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan

Investment Screening Process

1

Application

Please fill out the required information in the form below and contact us.

2

Initial Interview

We will conduct a detailed hearing based on the materials you submit.

3

Go / No-Go Decision

Our team will conduct an internal review and make a decision on the engagement.

4

Execution of Consulting Agreement

We will execute a formal consulting agreement to begin the engagement.

5

Investor or M&A Target Search

We begin sourcing potential investors or M&A counterparties.

6

Structuring of Terms

We design and negotiate the optimal deal structure and terms.

7

Execution

Final execution and closing of the transaction.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What types of companies are eligible for support?

    We work across industries and company sizes, but are especially focused on supporting growth-oriented companies with ambitions in overseas expansion and new business creation.

    Is there a fee for the initial consultation?

    The initial consultation is free of charge. Please feel free to reach out to us.

    Can you help even if we have no overseas experience?

    Absolutely. We provide comprehensive support from market research to identifying local partners, covering every aspect of your global expansion.

    We are considering investments in Japanese companies. Is collaboration or partnership possible?

    We actively seek to build strong partnerships with qualified investors and are fully open to exploring strategic collaboration opportunities. For further discussion, please contact us by email.

    What is a General Incorporated Association in Japan?

    A General Incorporated Association in Japan is a non-profit legal entity that anyone can establish without capital. It does not distribute profits to members, and it can operate in a wide range of fields such as education, industry promotion, or community services.