Understanding How Startup M&A Pricing Works Through Corporate Collaboration

Insights on Startup M&A Pricing and Value Creation

On July 23, 2026, S Venture Lab, hosted by Strike Corporation, will offer an enlightening open innovation event. This gathering will delve deep into the intricacies of startup M&A, specifically focusing on how the collaboration between startups and established companies can significantly shape and influence pricing strategies.

Event Overview

The theme for this session is pivotal: "How to enhance corporate value beyond financial metrics and translate it into pricing." This discussion is set to bring together experts from Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., who are at the forefront of the startup M&A landscape. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into how startup valuation is determined and how such values can be scaled through corporate partnerships.

M&A practices are not just about financial statements; they involve understanding various elements that contribute to pricing. The panel will explore the aspirations of sellers, the investment considerations of buyers, and the intangible assets—such as brand strength, technical prowess, and human capital—that often don’t appear in financial accounts.

By looking at the reality of "price formation," the discussions aim to redefine M&A as not merely an exit strategy but as a potential growth avenue.

Event Details

- Date: July 23, 2026, Thursday 18:30 - 20:15
- Location: Tokyo Venture Capital Hub / Zoom

Address: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

- Organizer: S Venture Lab (Strike Corporation)
- Supporters: Mori Building Co., Ltd.
- Cooperation: NPO Independents Club

Schedule

1. Introduction
2. Talk Session
3. Startup Pitches
4. Networking Session (only for on-site participants)

Featured Speakers

Masanobu Kumeda

Masanobu Kumeda is a professional from Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, recognized for his expertise in guiding businesses from startup to IPO/M&A. He has authored several books, including "The Startup Equation." He specializes in cross-functional strategies involving marketing, finance, and growth capital accumulation, making him an excellent resource for startups looking to increase revenue.

Nikou Suzuki

Also hailing from Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, Nikou Suzuki has a wealth of experience in aiding startup and venture company growth. His focus lies in optimizing business models, establishing strategic alliances, and providing capital and funding policy support. Known for his skills in the startup M&A domain, he assists entrepreneurs and executives with growth and exit strategies.

About S Venture Lab

S Venture Lab operates under the mission of Strike Corporation to create a community that changes the world. With the aim of accelerating partnerships between startups and corporations, it provides diverse information and fosters opportunities for inter-company networking.

About Tokyo Venture Capital Hub

Tokyo Venture Capital Hub stands as Japan's pioneering large-scale venture capital hub, gathering around 70 organizations including the Japan Venture Capital Association, independent VCs, and major corporate VCs. It serves as a core facility to supply risk capital to support startup growth. For more information, visit Tokyo Venture Capital Hub.

About Strike Corporation

- Parent Company: Strike Group (TSE Prime Listed, Stock Code: 6196)
- Headquarters: 15th floor, Mitsui & Co. Building, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Representative: Kazuya Kaneda, President
- Established: October 2025 (Founded in July 1997)
- Business: M&A mediation
- Contact: 03-6848-0101
- Website: Strike Corporation