Target search, due diligence, valuation and SPA execution — one accountable Japan-side partner, from screening to closing.
Inbound SME acquisitions in Japan carry risks that rarely surface in a data room: owner-centric governance, tax-driven accounting, limited disclosure and language barriers. BulkUp translates local realities into deal-relevant insight and delivers end-to-end execution support as your Japan-side deal partner.
BulkUp Consulting KK is an independent M&A advisory firm in Tokyo, supporting overseas companies and investors in inbound SME acquisitions with end-to-end support from target search to deal execution.
In-house specialists across financial, tax, legal and labor let us run Financial Advisory, full-scope Due Diligence and SPA support within a single accountable structure. You engage one advisor in Japan — we handle local execution.
Engagements are structured on a project basis, with scope and fees defined case by case. We do not charge success-based or transaction-based fees — ensuring fully independent, execution-focused advice.
Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Nottingham, UK
Former MUFG Bank and PwC Deals. Lead advisor and project owner for all engagements, with 100+ SME M&A and DD projects. Directly responsible for scope, key negotiations and final deliverables.
Former Salomon Brothers (now Citi). Project manager across all transactions, leading day-to-day execution across target search, Financial Advisory, DD and SPA workstreams through closing.
Initial discussions are confidential and without obligation. We focus on execution feasibility, scope and next steps.
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