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WOOOLY and Japan M&A Solutions Join Forces

In a strategic move to bolster the disability welfare sector, WOOOLY Inc., located in the heart of Tokyo, has signed a business partnership agreement with Japan M&A Solutions, Inc. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to provide comprehensive support for M&A and business succession within this critical industry.

Overview of the Partnership

WOOOLY, founded with a vision for a society where everyone can work in their own way, operates one of the largest networks of employment support businesses across Japan, with 86 locations. Their motto, "fun, warm, and soft," reflects their commitment to supporting individuals' desires to work while embracing innovative practices including digital transformation (DX) and M&A to create new value and ensure sustained growth in the disability welfare sector.

Conversely, JMS is dedicated to addressing challenges faced by small and medium enterprises through M&A strategies, ultimately enhancing business value and contributing positively to local economies. By establishing this business partnership, both companies aim to merge JMS’s M&A expertise with WOOOLY’s specialized knowledge and operational know-how in the disability welfare sector.

Background and Objectives

The need for support in the disability welfare industry is critical, especially among approximately 20,000 employment support businesses operating in Japan. With the aging of current management, a shortage of successors, and increasing complexity due to regulatory changes, there’s an escalating demand for M&A solutions.

WOOOLY views this partnership as a way to address these challenges head-on. By combining JMS’s M&A acumen with WOOOLY’s operational insights, the partnership seeks to address succession needs within the industry more effectively. The ultimate goal is to provide a solid foundation for the ongoing management of disability welfare businesses, ensuring the continuity and improvement of welfare services.

Furthermore, JMS plans to utilize its extensive network, including local banks, credit unions, and accounting firms, to offer tailored M&A solutions to businesses grappling with succession and management issues in the disability welfare sector.

Collaboration Framework

The partnership will implement an integrated support system for disability welfare businesses facing succession and operational challenges. This service will encompass everything from initial consultations and management support to executing M&A and post-merger integrations.

Company Profiles

Japan M&A Solutions, Inc.

• - Founded: November 2019
• - Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - CEO: Tohru Mitsuhashi
• - Stock Code: 9236 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market)
• - Business Area: M&A advisory services, brokerage, and consulting.

WOOOLY Inc.

• - Founded: October 2018
• - Headquarters: Otemachi, Tokyo
• - CEO: Takakazu Sato
• - Business Area: Operations of employment support type B offices and related businesses.
• - Employee Count: 365 (as of June 2026)
• - Corporate Website: https://woooly.jp/

Looking Ahead

Both companies look forward to actively rolling out initiatives that will not only address the immediate needs of disability welfare providers but also encourage industry-wide evolution and sustainability. Further details regarding specific collaborative efforts will be announced soon by both WOOOLY and JMS, as they work together to forge a path forward for a resilient disability welfare sector.