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Enhancing Business Matching with AI: Uhuru and MACP Join Forces

In a significant move for the business sector, Uhuru, a Tokyo-based company renowned for its innovative approach towards sustainable societal development, has announced the initiation of an AI testing phase to elevate the corporate matching process in collaboration with M&A Capital Partners (MACP). The objective is to leverage AI and Salesforce technology to tackle pressing issues related to succession within companies, particularly in small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

As per data from Teikoku Databank, by 2025, over 50% of companies will face the critical problem of having no designated successors. The staggering figures reveal that approximately 51.2% of medium-sized enterprises and 57.3% of small businesses remain without a successor or a clear plan for continuity. This lack of preparation poses a substantial social challenge, prompting companies like MACP, a leading intermediary in mergers and acquisitions, to enhance their matching capabilities in order to support business succession and growth.

Historically, Uhuru has played a pivotal role in implementing Salesforce’s integrated data utilization platform, Data 360, for MACP, significantly improving the efficiency of their matching processes. The successes have been quantifiable; within the initial five months post-launch, MACP reached 96.6% of their target for generating 'top meetings'—a critical milestone towards effective business networking and development.

The ongoing partnership aims to deepen these advancements through the integration of Salesforce’s autonomous AI agent, Agentforce. By harnessing cutting-edge generative AI technologies such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models, the collaboration seeks to cultivate a new ecosystem for business matching that can effectively interpret abstract inquiries from potential buyers. This innovative approach aims to identify candidate companies even from vague requirements—a significant leap from conventional search methods that often overlook potential partners.

The expectation is that with this AI-driven solution, MACP will be equipped to explore a wider array of matching options, potentially unlocking new business opportunities previously hidden from view. This methodology will allow for a richer understanding of each company's strengths and characteristics, broadening the potential matches based on nuanced conditions and intentions.

Uhuru’s ethos is centered around the belief that technology and creative thinking can foster a sustainable society. They have been instrumental in advocating for digital transformation (DX) across various sectors, including municipalities and governmental organizations. Moving forward, Uhuru intends to accelerate its initiatives directed at establishing a sustainable society through improved access to AI-enabled solutions.

As both Uhuru and MACP embark on this transformative journey, the aim is not merely to improve business matching but also to address the broader implications of business continuity and succession planning in the Japanese economy. Companies are encouraged to recognize the value of adapting new technologies to mitigate challenges associated with succession and growth, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future.

By addressing the intertwining challenges of business continuity, succession, and innovation, this partnership stands as a testament to how technology can reshuffle traditional business paradigms and create more resilient corporate environments.

About M&A Capital Partners

• - Company Name: M&A Capital Partners, Inc.
• - Headquarters: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - CEO: Satoru Nakamura
• - Founded: October 2005
• - Business Focus: M&A brokerage services
• - Website: www.ma-cp.com

About Uhuru

• - Website: www.uhuru.co.jp
• - Core Mission: To create a sustainable society through technology and creative thinking, supporting digital transformations and data utilization for businesses and communities alike.
• - Services Offered: Comprehensive solutions, including cloud services, consulting, system development, and the establishment of trusted data distribution mechanisms necessary for smart cities and supply chains.