M&A-Focused Conference for Executives 'XDEAL' to be Held in Kyoto on July 3
The M&A conference 'XDEAL,' designed for direct dialogue between executives, buyers, and advisors, will be held at Ace Hotel Kyoto on July 3, 2026. As an official side event of IVS2026, 500 participants including executives will engage in M&A decision-making and knowledge sharing.
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The XDEAL Executive Committee will host 'XDEAL,' an M&A-focused conference for executives, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Ace Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto City.
The event is designed as a platform for direct, one-day dialogue between executives considering M&A as a growth strategy, buyers with clear investment themes, and advisors supporting both sides. As an official side event of IVS2026, the conference expects to host 500 participants: 350 executives, 50 buyers, and 100 advisors.
'XDEAL' is an M&A conference founded by the XDEAL Executive Committee, with operations managed by 4S Inc.
This edition aims to attract not only startup executives attending IVS2026 but also SME owners and executive management considering business succession or carve-outs.
Background of the Japanese M&A Market
According to the 'Startup M&A Guidance' published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on May 21, 2026, the M&A ratio in startup exits between 2020 and 2024 was 60% in Japan, compared to 92% in the U.S. and 94% in the U.K. The culture of considering M&A from the early stages of management has not yet fully penetrated.
XDEAL was planned as a private-sector initiative to implement the direction indicated by the guidance through direct dialogue between executives.
Six Components of XDEAL
1. Buyer Page: Pre-publication of investment themes and reverse pitches by buyers.
2. Ultra-Closed Workshops: Sharing expertise among a limited number of participants.
3. Business Lounge (Piopiko): An exclusive lounge for buyers, invited executives, and advisors.
4. Networking Lunch: A buffet meal to encourage natural interaction.
5. Table Exhibits: Space for direct conversations with buyers and advisors.
6. Bellview Sessions: Sessions sharing practical M&A knowledge.
Event Overview
Event Name: XDEAL (IVS2026 Official Side Event)
Date/Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Ace Hotel Kyoto 2F
Scale: 500 participants
Organizer: XDEAL Executive Committee (Operations: 4S Inc.)
The event is designed as a platform for direct, one-day dialogue between executives considering M&A as a growth strategy, buyers with clear investment themes, and advisors supporting both sides. As an official side event of IVS2026, the conference expects to host 500 participants: 350 executives, 50 buyers, and 100 advisors.
'XDEAL' is an M&A conference founded by the XDEAL Executive Committee, with operations managed by 4S Inc.
This edition aims to attract not only startup executives attending IVS2026 but also SME owners and executive management considering business succession or carve-outs.
Background of the Japanese M&A Market
According to the 'Startup M&A Guidance' published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on May 21, 2026, the M&A ratio in startup exits between 2020 and 2024 was 60% in Japan, compared to 92% in the U.S. and 94% in the U.K. The culture of considering M&A from the early stages of management has not yet fully penetrated.
XDEAL was planned as a private-sector initiative to implement the direction indicated by the guidance through direct dialogue between executives.
Six Components of XDEAL
1. Buyer Page: Pre-publication of investment themes and reverse pitches by buyers.
2. Ultra-Closed Workshops: Sharing expertise among a limited number of participants.
3. Business Lounge (Piopiko): An exclusive lounge for buyers, invited executives, and advisors.
4. Networking Lunch: A buffet meal to encourage natural interaction.
5. Table Exhibits: Space for direct conversations with buyers and advisors.
6. Bellview Sessions: Sessions sharing practical M&A knowledge.
Event Overview
Event Name: XDEAL (IVS2026 Official Side Event)
Date/Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Ace Hotel Kyoto 2F
Scale: 500 participants
Organizer: XDEAL Executive Committee (Operations: 4S Inc.)
FAQ
XDEALとはどのようなイベントですか？
XDEALは、経営者・バイヤー・アドバイザリーの三者が当事者として直接対話を行い、M&Aの実践的な意思決定を支援する経営者向けのM&A特化型カンファレンスです。
XDEALはいつどこで開催されますか？
2026年7月3日（金）に、京都市内のAce Hotel Kyoto 2Fにて開催されます。
イベントの規模はどのくらいですか？
全体で500名規模の参加を予定しており、内訳は経営者350名、バイヤー50名、アドバイザリー100名となっています。
誰が参加できますか？
M&Aに関心のある経営者（スタートアップ、オーナー、事業承継検討者等）、明確な投資テーマを持つバイヤー企業、およびM&A実務を支える専門アドバイザリーが対象です。
XDEALはどのような背景で企画されましたか？
日本のスタートアップEXITにおけるM&A比率が欧米と比較して低い現状を受け、経済産業省の「スタートアップM&Aガイダンス」の方向性を現場で実装するために企画されました。