Explore Innovative Strategies in M&A: The New Roll-Up Approach and Its Impact on the Taxi Sector

Upcoming Free Web Seminar: New Roll-Up Strategies in M&A

The M&A Online platform, operated by Strike Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, represented by CEO Kazuya Kaneda), is excited to announce an upcoming web seminar titled "New Roll-Up Strategies: Innovations in Business Through M&A - A Discussion on the Current and Future Taxi Industry". Scheduled for September 3, 2026, this online event promises to be an insightful look into the transformative power of M&A strategies within the evolving landscape of the taxi sector.

Seminar Overview

This comprehensive webinar will dive deep into innovative business practices that M&A strategies can introduce, particularly focusing on the taxi industry, which is undergoing significant technological reforms. Expert speakers include Takao Ozawa, CEO of Boost Capital and Naoki Aoyagi, CEO of the promising startup newmo. Participants will gain valuable insights into the "New Roll-Up Strategy," a concept geared towards accelerating the growth of legacy businesses through strategic acquisitions and technological advancements.

Targeting business owners, M&A practitioners, and taxi operators, this session is designed for anyone eager to adapt and thrive in times of rapid change in their respective industries. Given the tumultuous times faced by many businesses today, understanding how to leverage M&A as a growth vehicle is essential.

Details

- Title: New Roll-Up Strategies: Innovations in Business Through M&A - A Discussion on the Current and Future Taxi Industry
- Date: September 3, 2026
- Time: 18:30 - 19:20 (JST)
- Format: Live webinar (URL for viewing will be provided via email prior to the event)
- Cost: Free
- Target Audience: Business executives, M&A professionals, taxi service providers

Note: We kindly ask competitors from similar industries to refrain from joining this session.

Registration Deadline

Please register by September 1, 2026, at noon. You can sign up using the following link: Register here.

Speakers

Takao Ozawa

Takao Ozawa, the CEO of Boost Capital, has a rich history of entrepreneurship. After graduating from Waseda University, he established BizSeek in 1999, later selling it to Rakuten and founding Crocos, which was also sold to Yahoo. His experiences include overseeing major initiatives at Rakuten, such as the establishment of the Rakuten Baseball team, and spearheading significant expansions in e-commerce at Yahoo. In 2022, he became the President and CEO of Yahoo, and in 2024, he started Boost Capital, focusing on both venture capital and private equity.

Naoki Aoyagi

Naoki Aoyagi brings his extensive background from investment banking in Germany to his current role as CEO of newmo. Previously, he held senior positions at Gree Inc., including Director and CFO, and has played crucial roles in the leadership of major projects at Mercari, serving as Marketplace CEO since June 2023 before founding newmo in January 2024.

Moderator: Masahiro Osawa

Masahiro Osawa, Deputy Editor at M&A Online, will moderate this distinguished panel. With experience spanning journalism in non-ferrous metals to editing business literature, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. He joined Strike Co., Ltd. in August 2023 and regularly appears on Radio NIKKEI's monthly segment covering M&A trends.

Organizer

This event is proudly organized by Strike Co., Ltd., which is part of Strike Group, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and known for facilitating successful M&A transactions.

For more inquiries, you can reach the seminar office at Strike by phone at 03-6865-9009 or email at [email protected].

Website: Strike
M&A Online: M&A Online

This seminar is an excellent opportunity for those in the industry to gain fresh insights and perspectives on harnessing M&A as a tool for innovation and growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from industry leaders and position your business for success in a rapidly evolving marketplace.