PUENTE Inc. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama; Representative Director: Kazuo Hoshina) has announced the launch of "M&A Portal" (https://ma-portal.net/), an AI M&A analysis platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This service is in partnership with OkayOkay Inc. (https://okayokay.jp/), which has a proven track record in the specialized field of M&A advisory, realizing a "hybrid" M&A support system that combines automated AI analysis with advisory services from human experts.

Puente M&A Portal

What is M&A Portal?

It is a cloud-based analysis platform where users simply upload their financial statements (PL/BS) and business plans, and the AI automatically performs financial analysis, SWOT analysis, competitor analysis, and matching of potential M&A candidates. It visualizes the information necessary for management decisions in just a few minutes, accelerating decision-making for SME business succession, growth strategies, and M&A considerations.

Background of the Launch

More than half of the owners of Japanese SMEs are over the age of 60, and the issues of business closure and business succession due to a lack of successors are becoming more serious every year. On the other hand, consulting with an M&A advisory firm presents high psychological and cost hurdles, and there has been no means to perform the necessary "objective self-evaluation," "synergy estimation," and "creation of a long list of candidates" at low cost during the initial consideration stage.

Leveraging its expertise in offshore development utilizing AI, PUENTE Inc. has restructured M&A analysis, which previously only some large corporations could use, into a service that can be started for 0 yen per month. Partnering with OkayOkay Inc., proven in M&A advisory, we support SME M&A through both "speed with AI and depth with experts."

Main Features of the Service

[1. AI Financial Analysis] Simply upload your PL/BS, and the AI will score profitability, safety, and growth potential from multiple angles. It supports management decisions with objective numbers.

[2. SWOT / Competitor Analysis] From the business plan and financial data, the AI automatically executes a SWOT analysis. It clarifies your positioning and competitive advantage within the industry.

[3. M&A Candidate Matching] The AI lists optimal M&A candidates along with synergy scores. It helps discover the best partners for both buying and selling.

[4. Hybrid Support of AI x Advisor] An advisory consultation feature by the M&A expert team of OkayOkay Inc. is provided in the Premium Plan. Based on the AI's analysis results, human experts will advise on specific action plans.

[5. Security Design for SMEs] Uploaded data is encrypted and automatically deleted after 30 days. It is designed so that even SMEs handling highly confidential financial information can use it with peace of mind.

Pricing Plans

- Starter: ¥0 / month (Self-analysis up to 5 times/month, SWOT analysis, financial scoring) - Standard: ¥9,800 / month (excluding tax) (Self-analysis 20 times/month, pick up 5 M&A candidates, competitor analysis report, priority support) - Premium: ¥19,800 / month (excluding tax) (Self-analysis 50 times/month, pick up 10 M&A candidates, M&A advisor consultation feature, competitor analysis report)

About the Partnership

The "M&A Advisor Consultation Feature" offered in the Premium Plan of this service will be handled by the M&A expert team of OkayOkay Inc. By having human experts accompany users during the phases of "deciphering" and "executing" the AI's analysis results, we have built a system where SME owners can move forward with M&A considerations with peace of mind.

Future Developments

Within 2026, we plan to implement an expansion of industry-specific synergy score models, PMI (Post-Merger Integration) support features, and subsidy/tax system application simulation features. Furthermore, we will sequentially roll out partnership programs with regional banks, professional services, and M&A boutiques to accelerate business succession support for regional SMEs on a national scale.

Service Overview Service Name: M&A Portal URL: https://ma-portal.net/ Provision format: SaaS (Web) Supported devices: PC (recommended), smartphone, tablet Launch Date: April 2026 Operated by: PUENTE Inc. M&A Advisory Partner: OkayOkay Inc.

About PUENTE Inc. Company Name: PUENTE Inc. Location: Art Base A-202, 2-2951-44 Higashi-Sayamagaoka, Tokorozawa City, Saitama 359-1106 Representative: Representative Director Kazuo Hoshina Business Description: Puente, a comprehensive AI consultancy from market research to development and implementation URL: https://www.puentework.com

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