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M&A Capital Partners and TV Tokyo Group: A Strategic Partnership

On August 28, 2025, M&A Capital Partners Inc., led by President Satoru Nakamura, announced a strategic partnership with TV Tokyo Group, specifically with TV Tokyo Media Network Inc. This initiative marks the beginning of the "Regional Co-Creation Project," which aims to expand the options for business succession and growth across Japan.

Background of the Partnership

The Japanese economy has historically thrived through the interdependent development of various sectors including manufacturing, services, and commerce. With advancements in transportation and logistics, domestic and international trade has flourished, consolidating Japan's status as one of the world's leading economic powers.

However, the issue of succession in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has reached a concerning level. According to research by Teikoku Databank, the rate of firms lacking successors has soared above 50%. This problem is particularly pronounced in the SMEs that underpin regional economies. Rising ages among leadership across key industries like manufacturing and wholesale signal an urgent need for effective business succession plans. The absence of successors coupled with an aging workforce threatens to precipitate closures, posing severe repercussions not only for employees and business partners but also for local economies. The loss of accumulated technical know-how and expertise risks becoming a significant setback for Japan’s overall economic health.

In light of these challenges, it is imperative for business owners to proactively consider multiple succession avenues, including M&A as a viable option alongside family or employee successors. Notably, M&A is gaining traction as a means to safeguard business futures and stimulate growth.

Recognizing these pressing challenges, MACP and TV Tokyo Group will leverage their respective strengths to actively communicate with business owners nationwide. They aim to enhance awareness and understanding of business succession and growth strategies, thus playing a pivotal role in revitalizing the Japanese economy.

Overview of the Partnership

This collaboration, announced on October 4, 2023, follows a regional co-creation initiative with national newspapers and represents a new frontier of engagement with television networks. By integrating the robust business and economic communication prowess of TV Tokyo Group with MACP’s extensive experience in M&A advisory, they aim to provide a broad spectrum of succession options to business leaders across the country.

As part of this initiative, the MACP-sponsored terrestrial TV program titled "Don’t Let the Light Go Out on Business Succession!" will be produced and aired by TV Tokyo Group. This program will spotlight real-life scenarios of business succession and the sentiments of business leaders, disseminating these critical narratives nationwide. Additionally, a special seminar held in Tokyo under the same name saw participant numbers surpass expectations, underscoring the intense interest in business succession topics among leaders.

Looking ahead, TV Tokyo Group and MACP plan to implement further outreach programs and educational initiatives designed to deepen understanding of business succession and growth strategies among business leaders. They will also focus on connecting enterprises that face challenges in these areas with expert guidance and strategies for business recovery and succession planning.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: M&A Capital Partners Inc. (Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime, Securities Code: 6080)
• - Location: 36F, Yaesu Central Tower, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
• - CEO: Satoru Nakamura
• - Established: October 2005
• - Business Focus: M&A brokerage.
• - URL: M&A Capital Partners

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this partnership, please contact:

• - M&A Capital Partners
• - Public Relations: Saito Munetaka
• - Phone: 03-6770-4305
• - Email: [email protected]

Through this partnership, MACP and TV Tokyo Group aspire to foster a more robust framework for business succession in Japan, reinforcing the foundation of its economy for future generations.