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Strike and Ehime Orange Vikings Partner for Growth

On September 22, 2025, Strike Co., Ltd., a leading M&A support company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, announced its partnership with Ehime Sports Entertainment Co., Ltd., which operates the professional basketball team Ehime Orange Vikings in the B.LEAGUE B2. This agreement aims to enhance the club's growth and boost the local economy through strategic M&A initiatives.

Background of the Partnership

The Ehime Orange Vikings operate under the philosophy of "BE WITH! Revitalize Ehime through sports." The club engages deeply with the local community and is committed to becoming a centerpiece of regional revitalization. In June 2025, the team became a subsidiary of Cybozu Inc. This acquisition, supported by Strike, is part of a strategy to enhance organizational strength and stabilize their management foundation through digital transformation.

On the other hand, Strike, with the mission of "Creating companions who will change the world," focuses on facilitating corporate growth and business succession through M&A. In recent years, Strike has formed partnerships with the B.LEAGUE and supported multiple club M&A initiatives, reinforcing the concept of community development rooted in sports.

The partnership with the Ehime Orange Vikings marks a pivotal transformation for the club, aligning their growth strategy with Strike’s vision of invigorating regional economies through sports. This synergy has led to this significant collaboration.

Challenges Ahead: Club Growth and Regional Activation

Through this partnership, Strike commits to assisting the Vikings as they target success in the upcoming 2026-27 season, which marks the launch of the new league, "B.LEAGUE ONE," and strive for entry into the "B.LEAGUE PREMIER." Strike recognizes the importance of this connection forged through their M&A support and is dedicated to ensuring the Vikings not only flourish as a club but also serve as a linchpin for local economic revitalization through sports.

Interviews and Additional Information

Readers interested in understanding the M&A processes supported by Strike can find detailed interview articles on their website. We encourage you to explore these insights.

Articles Featured:

• - Ehime Orange Vikings

URL: Ehime Orange Vikings

• - Cybozu Inc.

URL: Cybozu Inc.

About the Companies

• - Ehime Sports Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 1-4-1, Ichiban-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime
Representative: Junya Kitano, CEO
Established: September 2015
Business: Operations for basketball team Ehime Orange Vikings in B.LEAGUE B2
URL: Orange Vikings

• - Strike Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 15th Floor, Mitsui Bussan Building, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Representative: Kunihiko Arai, CEO
Established: July 1997
Business: M&A support services
Phone: 03-6848-0101
URL: Strike