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▶︎ AMA Podcast (S-01, E-15) with Mika Fukutomi, Founder and Managing Partner of INVJapan (Akamira Inc.)

If there were ever a time to search for a potential acquisition target or take an equity stake in a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Japan, it would be now. But how do you uncover such opportunities, determine the seller’s motivation, assess business performance, and navigate Japan's cultural and legal landscapes to close a deal? Enter today's guest. She is Mika Fukutomi, founder and managing partner of INVJapan, a boutique advisory firm that specializes in this type of investment.

Key Takeaways

* Many Potential Acquisition Targets: There are hundreds of thousands of opportunities to…

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