Atsuhiko Oikawa, Former CEO of M&A Cloud, Appointed as Senior Executive, M&A at SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE Inc. (Headquarters: Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido; CEO: Shinichi Tachibana; TSE Code: 558A), a company driving AI Transformation (AX) in the hotel and tourism industry, announces the appointment of Atsuhiko Oikawa (Oikawa Atsuhiko), former Representative Director of M&A Cloud Co., Ltd., as Senior Executive, M&A.

The company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market on April 22, 2026. With Mr. Oikawa’s appointment—bringing firsthand experience as an entrepreneur who successfully sold his own business and supported numerous startups through M&A at the forefront of the M&A platform industry—SQUEEZE will strengthen its strategic planning, execution, new business development, and overall management structure.

Background and Purpose of Appointment

Guided by the vision of becoming a platform that expands the possibilities of space and time, SQUEEZE has led digital and AI transformation (DX/AX) in the hospitality sector through its proprietary platform "suitebook" and the operation of apartment hotels under the brand "Minn."

In this post-IPO second founding phase, the company positions inorganic growth—through M&A and strategic alliances—as a key pillar alongside organic expansion. Mr. Oikawa has built deep expertise and a powerful network in Japan’s startup ecosystem and M&A landscape through founding a company during university, executing a business sale (M&A), and launching M&A Cloud.

His involvement will combine SQUEEZE’s core strengths in "technology × hotel operations" with cutting-edge M&A and business development know-how, accelerating corporate value enhancement and industry transformation.

Profile of Atsuhiko Oikawa

Atsuhiko Oikawa In 2011, founded MacroPass Co., Ltd. while still in university, growing an offshore app development business to several hundred million yen in annual revenue within four years. Sold the business in 2015 for 200 million yen. From this experience, recognized the need for technology in M&A processes. Subsequently founded M&A Cloud Co., Ltd. and served as Representative Director. Built a leading online M&A platform with numerous successful transactions and was selected for "Forbes NEXT UNDER 30." Stepped down as CEO of M&A Cloud in April 2026.

【Comment from Atsuhiko Oikawa】 "I am truly honored to join the SQUEEZE team as Senior Executive, M&A, at this new starting line as a public company. Under Mr. Tachibana’s leadership, SQUEEZE stands out as a rare company that seamlessly integrates technology with real-world operational excellence in the vast hospitality market. As a native of Hokkaido, I am deeply committed to contributing to local businesses and regional development. I will fully leverage my experience and network in business creation, M&A, and platform operations to support SQUEEZE’s inorganic growth as a listed company and contribute to the economic development of Hokkaido and beyond."

Comment from Shinichi Tachibana, CEO of SQUEEZE Inc.

"We are greatly encouraged to welcome Mr. Atsuhiko Oikawa, a leading figure in Japan’s M&A and startup ecosystem, as our Senior Executive, M&A.

For SQUEEZE, now entering its next growth phase post-IPO, Mr. Oikawa’s unparalleled expertise and extensive network—forged through firsthand entrepreneurial experience in business creation and sales, and supporting countless company growth journeys—will serve as a powerful engine to drive future opportunities and strengthen our management foundation.

With his involvement, we will actively pursue strategic alliances and new growth avenues, striving for sustained corporate value enhancement and a leap into our next stage of growth."

About SQUEEZE Inc.

Company Name: SQUEEZE Inc.

Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (TSE Code: 558A)

Headquarters: 1-52 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido

Founded: September 1, 2014

CEO: Shinichi Tachibana

Business: Providing an AI-driven operational platform "suitebook," supporting revenue optimization and operational efficiency through AI, and operating hotels including the apartment hotel brand "Minn," along with BPO-based operational support.

URL: https://squeeze-inc.co.jp/