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Ampersand's Pioneering Report on YouTube Channel Sales

Ampersand Inc., headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has taken a significant step in the realm of digital media by publishing Japan's first comprehensive report on YouTube channel transactions. This report, titled ‘YouTube Channel Transaction Status Report – An Analysis of the Structure and Future Outlook of the YouTube Economic Sphere from the Past to the Present’, aims to increase awareness of the channel sale platform “Hokohoko M&A” and support the healthy development of the YouTube channel transaction market. The report is available for download from the Hokohoko M&A website.

Background of the Report

YouTube has transcended its role as merely a video sharing platform, evolving into one of the largest media, advertising, and creator economies in the world. Despite the rapid growth of the market where YouTube channels are bought and sold as business assets, there has been a lack of publicly available, systematically organized data or statistics in Japan.

Through its specialized M&A service for YouTube channels, Hokohoko M&A, Ampersand has been committed to enhancing market transparency and facilitating healthy growth. This report aims to serve as a foundational document for stakeholders, creators, businesses, and investors to have a shared understanding of the market dynamics.

Key Content of the Report

The 'YouTube Channel Transaction Status Report' delves into several critical themes, including:

• - The 20-year history and growth of YouTube since its inception.
• - Major KPIs for the YouTube market in both Japan and worldwide.
• - Current trends in the YouTube advertising market and the creator economy.
• - The realities of the YouTube channel sales market in the U.S. and Japan.
• - The factors influencing channel sales and valuation methodologies.
• - Future outlook for the YouTube market and M&A of channels as we approach 2030.

Key Takeaways from the Report

1. The Emergence of YouTube as a Major Video Media
YouTube has reached an impressive annual revenue exceeding $40 billion from advertising alone, with total revenue from ads and subscriptions surpassing $60 billion. This exponential growth of the platform underpins the increasing asset value of channels.

2. Channels Valued as Revenue-Generating Assets
YouTube channels are now recognized as assets capable of generating continuous cash flow. Their valuation in the market is based on sale prices and revenue multiples, signifying a transition to viewing channels as revenue-generating assets.

3. Future Expansion of Channel M&A Market
With the digital shift in advertising and the expansion of the creator economy, it is anticipated that the trend of utilizing YouTube channels for business succession and investment will continue to grow.

Comments from Ampersand's CEO

Yo成 後藤, CEO of Ampersand, commented on the significance of the report, stating, “YouTube channels have transformed from mere platforms for personal expression into valuable business assets. However, there is still a considerable gap in systematically organized information regarding their market size, valuation methods, and transaction realities in Japan. We hope this report aids creators, companies, and investors in deepening their understanding of the market and contributes to the healthy development of YouTube channel M&A in Japan.”

Report Overview

• - Title: YouTube Channel Transaction Status Report (Hokohoko M&A Edition)
• - Published by: Ampersand Inc.
• - Pages: 102
• - Publication Date: August 2026
• - Download Link: YouTube Market Report

About Hokohoko M&A

Hokohoko M&A is a specialized trading platform dedicated to YouTube channels, aimed at connecting creators with companies looking to inherit or start YouTube operations and those interested in investing in video media.

About Ampersand Inc.

Ampersand Inc. offers a full hands-on incubation program for entrepreneurs. It supports business development, product development, organizational building, fundraising, and M&A assistance to help entrepreneurs realize their business plans successfully.

• - Company Name: Ampersand Inc.
• - Location: 2-21-1 Kitashinjuku, Shinjuku Front Tower 16F, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Representative: Yo成 後藤, CEO
• - Business Activities: Incubation, Entrepreneur Support, New Business Development Support, M&A Support