MAny Enhances M&A Consultation with New Input Support Features

MAny's Innovative Input Support for M&A Consultations

In an era where businesses are navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the Tokyo-based company Sirbe is making waves with its matchmaking platform, Many. On June 9, 2025, Many unveiled a groundbreaking "input support feature" aimed at streamlining the M&A inquiry process for companies contemplating a merger or acquisition.

Addressing Common Challenges

Many organizations entering the M&A landscape often face the daunting challenge of not knowing how to articulate their inquiries. Business leaders frequently grapple with the fear of the unknown—especially regarding what questions to ask and how to communicate their specific concerns. This communication barrier, often exacerbated by a lack of specialized knowledge and industry-specific terminology, creates significant hurdles for companies looking to engage in M&A discussions. In many instances, the absence of clear expression leads to disengagement in the early stages of consultation, resulting in missed opportunities and mismatches with appropriate advisory firms.

Many seeks to address this by offering a trio of supportive tools designed to aid users from inquiry to consultation seamlessly.

Three Features That Transform the Consultation Experience

1. Template for Inquiries: When companies wish to submit a question to an advisory firm, Many provides a user-friendly selection of nine predefined question templates. Topics include fees, contract forms, and other essential aspects of M&A. This template system effectively helps users articulate their needs and concerns, resolving the anxiety associated with the initial inquiry.

Inquiry Template

2. Chat Templates: Following the initial connection with an advisory firm, Many introduces template prompts for use within chat functions. This feature facilitates effortless interaction and allows deeper discussions to unfold naturally. By creating an inviting chat environment, users can progress to specialized dialogues without feeling overwhelmed.

Chat Template

3. Meeting Checklist: To prepare for meetings or chats, a checklist containing ten essential points for discussion has been established. Users can access this list on their personal pages, helping them remember critical details such as fee structures, termination conditions, and post-merger integration support. This aspect not only helps prevent misunderstandings but also enhances the quality of decision-making during actual negotiations.

Meeting Checklist

Developer Insights and Future Goals

According to Yuki Sugisawa, CEO of Sirbe, “There has been a prevailing sentiment that M&A is complex and therefore should be left to experts. However, empowering entrepreneurs to articulate their hopes and questions can help prevent mismatches and disputes.” The recent update represents a significant step toward fostering clearer dialogue in the M&A space.

Sirbe envisions that the introduction of these features will reshape small and medium enterprises’ attitudes towards M&A by making consultations more approachable. By promoting a consultative framework accessible to all, Many aims to alleviate the information gap that often affects small businesses facing succession issues.

Looking Ahead

Moving forward, Many plans to enhance its toolset further, incorporating more personalized input support, AI-driven text prediction, and visualizations of common pitfalls. The goal is to foster a reliable environment where small and medium-sized businesses can engage confidently in M&A activities.

For more information, visit Many's official site.