Transforming Business through Innovative Joint Ventures with AI Solutions

Transforming Business through Innovative Joint Ventures

In a bold move, Media Incubate, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has launched a groundbreaking joint venture scheme aimed at enhancing the collaboration between large corporations and mid-sized enterprises. Dubbed the “Curve-Out x JV Matching Support Service,” this initiative seeks to revitalize non-core business units by aligning them with the growth strategies of mid-sized firms, ultimately maximizing business value while maintaining employment.

The Rationale Behind the Service

The need for large Japanese companies to optimize their business portfolios has become increasingly urgent. Many organizations are now deliberating on spinning off non-core and underperforming divisions as part of their strategic realignment. However, traditional sales methods often fail to adequately assess business value, breed employment insecurity among employees, and struggle to identify suitable buyers.

Conversely, mid-sized firms face the challenge of developing new businesses and scaling operations, but initiating from scratch involves significant risk and time. Our service merges the needs of both sides through joint ventures, enabling the creation of value that conventional M&A strategies can’t provide.

Specifics of the Service

This service hinges on the buyer network provided by M&A Buy-Side Partners and employs AI-driven analytical prowess for optimal matching. Starting with a detailed analysis of the target curve-out business, we discover mid-sized companies that can generate synergies, design JV structures based on the intentions of both parties, and offer ongoing operational support once established.

Importantly, rather than merely selling businesses, this model focuses on restructuring through joint ventures where large and mid-sized enterprises invest together. This arrangement allows large businesses to reduce risk while maintaining a degree of involvement, and mid-sized companies can leverage the resources of larger firms to enter new markets, fostering a truly win-win relationship.

Expected Outcomes

Large corporations can strategically spin off non-core units while securing future growth opportunities. Mid-sized companies can efficiently expand their operations by using existing business foundations. Most crucially, employees within the spin-off sectors gain opportunities to thrive in a new growth phase.

Leveraging our experience supporting over 60 media projects and my tenure as an executive in numerous companies, we provide comprehensive support throughout the project—ranging from business analysis, partner selection, scheme design, contract negotiation, to PMI support.

Confidentiality and Compliance

In providing this service, we ensure that confidentiality agreements are established with all participants, enforcing strict information management protocols. Furthermore, we offer necessary legal support to comply with antitrust laws regarding corporate mergers. Importantly, our service specializes in facilitating business matching and mediation and does not engage in activities defined under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Consultation Procedure

We invite you to discuss your specific situation and requirements during an initial consultation, which is free of charge. Whether you are a large corporation considering a spin-off or a mid-sized company aiming for new business development or expansion, all inquiries are welcome. Given that the scale, complexity, and required support can vary greatly from case to case, we will offer tailored proposals based on detailed discussions with you to find the optimal solution.

A robust environment for consultation will be ensured, with confidentiality agreements in place for your peace of mind.

Message from CEO Masaki Hamasaki

Business curve-outs, when executed correctly, present opportunities to create new value for all parties involved. For large enterprises, non-core endeavors could become growth engines for mid-sized firms willing to develop them as core businesses.

Having witnessed many challenges in the M&A sector through my CFO experience, it is evident that total divestitures or acquisitions are not the only options. I aim to propose a third path through joint ventures that capitalize on both parties’ strengths, preserving business and employment while realizing new growth.

Please feel free to reach out. Together, we can explore the most suitable solutions tailored to your circumstances.

Company Overview

Company Name: Media Incubate Co., Ltd.
Established: March 30, 2016
CEO: Masaki Hamasaki
Address: 3-4-1 Ichigaya-sadatsuhara-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 601 Iizumi Heights Ichigaya
Business Scope: JV creation support, AI consulting, M&A support, media operations
Website: Media Incubate