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NEWOLD CAPITAL's Revolutionary Steps with NEWOLD AI

Introduction to NEWOLD CAPITAL

NEWOLD CAPITAL, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is committed to supporting the growth strategies of medium and small enterprises through M&A advisory services. Under the leadership of CEO Hiroyuki Kurihara, the company has recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful proof of concept (PoC) of its proprietary AI system, "NEWOLD AI,” designed to operate in secure environments.

The Growing Challenge of Business Succession in Japan

Japanese SMEs are facing a pressing business succession crisis, with projections indicating that by 2025, 1.27 million companies will lack identified successors, a situation often referred to as the "2025 Problem.” This crisis poses a potential risk to approximately 6.5 million jobs and could lead to a loss of 22 trillion Japanese yen in GDP. Consequently, prompt and effective business succession support is now more critical than ever.

In light of this, NEWOLD CAPITAL aims to leverage M&A as a viable solution for business succession and believes that integrating AI technology into its operations is essential for enhancing both productivity and quality. However, since M&A activities involve handling confidential client information, strengthening information security has become a foremost priority. While numerous M&A firms exist across the country, the challenges associated with security in AI applications remain an obstacle.

To mitigate these concerns, NEWOLD CAPITAL has developed "NEWOLD AI" as a secure tool for exclusive internal use, allowing for efficient operations while safeguarding sensitive information. This initiative not only enhances operational efficacy but also accelerates the processes involved in evaluating and executing M&A activities.

In conjunction with the system’s rollout, the company has issued the "NEWOLD AI Guidelines,