Batonz Launches "Deep Matching" AI-Powered M&A Deal Proposal Service

Batonz Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Yuichi Kanzaki), which operates the M&A and business succession support platform "BATONZ," began offering "Deep Matching" (beta version), a new feature for buyers, in April 2026. This feature utilizes big data and AI to automatically recommend optimal M&A deals tailored to the needs of each buyer. The target users are buyer members who are "Premium Plus Members" and "Premium Pro Members." Background Traditionally, finding optimal M&A deals required buyers to search through numerous M&A cases themselves, or for consultants to intervene and support the matching process. By building a scoring mechanism that utilizes big data, we have replicated "proposals for M&A deals that understand buyer needs and are expected to generate synergy effects" using AI. This makes it possible for buyers to receive highly accurate proposals while reducing the time and effort spent searching for M&A deals themselves. Overview of New Features - Personalized Proposals In addition to needs and visions obtained through preliminary interviews, AI learns from buyers' past behavioral history, such as "real-name disclosure requests." Instead of simple condition matching, optimized M&A deals tailored to each buyer are delivered weekly via email. - Detailed AI Analysis Reports For proposed M&A deals, buyers can view a dedicated report where AI analyzes synergies in light of their needs. Not only are recommended points highlighted, but risks are also visualized, enabling smooth consideration. - Expanded Matching Opportunities Since proposals are delivered automatically, the time buyers spend searching for M&A deals can be significantly reduced. It also creates opportunities to discover synergies that buyers themselves may not have noticed. About M&A and Business Succession Support Platform "BATONZ" With the vision of "realizing a society where anyone, anywhere, can easily and freely conduct M&A," we are achieving the baton touch of all companies/businesses. The M&A and business succession support platform "BATONZ" is the No. 1 M&A and business succession support platform in terms of user count, case count, and successful deals* by providing cutting-edge M&A support services that combine expert support and DX. *No. 1 in user count, case count, and successful deals in the M&A platform market from FY2021 to FY2025 (including forecast values). Source: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu MIC Research (published November 2025) "Current Status and Outlook of the Domestic Business Matching Platform Market [2025 Edition]" (mic-r.co.jp) Company Overview Company Name: Batonz Inc. (https://batonz.jp/company/) Location: 3-12-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative Director CEO: Yuichi Kanzaki Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of the comprehensive M&A platform "BATONZ" (https://batonz.jp/) Planning, development, and operation of the recruitment service "LANNERZ" (https://batonz.jp/lp/lannerz/: Employment placement permit number 13-Yu-318789) Listed Market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code 554A Established: April 2018