Japan M&A Gateway by CoDigital
Discuss an Acquisition

For Buyers

For International Buyers

From acquisition strategy and target sourcing to due diligence and closing — support for overseas companies and investors acquiring in Japan.

For International Buyers

We work from your acquisition criteria — sector, size, geography and strategic fit — and identify relevant Japanese businesses, including companies that are not publicly marketed.

Explore Opportunities Discuss an Acquisition
  • Acquisition strategy
  • Target sourcing
  • Proprietary deal sourcing
  • Market mapping
  • Company screening
  • Initial approach
  • Business valuation
  • Due diligence coordination
  • Negotiation support
  • Deal structuring
  • Translation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Closing support
  • Post-merger introductions

How It Works

A structured process from first conversation to closing.

  1. 01

    Initial Consultation

    We discuss your acquisition strategy, investment criteria and objectives.

  2. 02

    Acquisition Criteria

    We define target sectors, geography, size, financial profile and other requirements.

  3. 03

    Target Search & Screening

    We identify and screen potential Japanese businesses.

  4. 04

    Approach & Evaluation

    We approach selected targets and coordinate initial evaluation.

  5. 05

    Negotiation & Due Diligence

    We support negotiations and coordinate the due diligence process.

  6. 06

    Closing

    We support the transaction through signing and closing.

Why Japan M&A Gateway?

A focused, buyer-first approach to acquiring businesses in Japan.

  • Buyer-first approach

    We begin with your acquisition criteria and identify relevant opportunities in Japan.

  • Local market access

    Navigate a market where many attractive opportunities are not publicly marketed.

  • Cross-border communication

    Bridge language, cultural and business-practice differences throughout the process.

  • Confidentiality

    Handle sensitive discussions and transaction information discreetly.

  • Flexible support

    Support international buyers at different stages of the acquisition process.

More Than Translation. A Bridge Between Business Cultures.

Most cross-border transactions in Japan do not fail on price. They fail on communication, timing and expectations. We manage the gap on both sides of the table.

  • Language

    Documents, meetings and correspondence handled in both languages.

  • Business culture

    Relationship-building and trust before commercial terms.

  • Negotiation style

    Indirect signals and gradual convergence rather than fixed positions.

  • Decision-making

    Internal consensus processes that take time but hold once reached.

  • Information access

    Financial and operational data prepared to different conventions.

  • Local professionals

    Coordination with Japanese lawyers, accountants and tax advisors.

  • Documentation

    Bilingual preparation of NDAs, LOIs and transaction documents.

  • Communication expectations

    Response timing, formality and reporting cadence aligned on both sides.

International Buyer Strategy, criteria, capital
Japan M&A Gateway Sourcing, translation, coordination
Japanese Business Owner Business, people, succession

Looking to Acquire a Business in Japan?

Tell us your acquisition criteria and we will help you identify relevant opportunities in Japan.

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