Puente Launches 'M&A Portal' to Accelerate SME Business Succession with AI and Expert Advisory Hybrid Platform
Puente Inc. has launched 'M&A Portal,' a cloud-based platform that uses AI to automate financial and SWOT analysis for SMEs. Partnering with OkayOkay, it provides a hybrid support model combining rapid AI insights with expert consultation starting from 0 yen per month.
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Puente Inc. (Headquarters: Tokorozawa City, Saitama; CEO: Kazuo Hoshina) is pleased to announce the launch of 'M&A Portal' (https://ma-portal.net/), an AI-driven M&A analysis platform designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with OkayOkay Inc. (https://okayokay.jp/), a specialist in M&A advisory, this service realizes a 'hybrid' support model that combines automated AI analysis with advisory from human experts.
Puente M&A Portal
■ What is M&A Portal?
It is a cloud-based analysis platform where AI automatically performs financial analysis, SWOT analysis, competitor analysis, and M&A candidate matching simply by uploading financial statements (PL/BS) and business plans. It visualizes the information needed for management decisions in as little as a few minutes, accelerating decision-making for business succession, growth strategies, and M&A considerations for SMEs.
■ Background of the Launch
More than half of SME owners in Japan are aged 60 or older, and the issue of business closure and succession due to a lack of successors is becoming increasingly serious. On the other hand, consulting with M&A advisory firms often presents high psychological and financial hurdles. There was no low-cost means to perform objective company evaluations, synergy estimations, or long-listing of candidates required during the initial review stage.
Utilizing its expertise in AI-driven offshore development, Puente Inc. has reconstructed M&A analysis—previously accessible only to some large corporations—as a service starting from 0 yen per month. By partnering with OkayOkay, the company supports SME M&A with the dual strengths of 'speed through AI and depth through experts.'
■ Key Features of the Service
【1. AI Financial Analysis】
By simply uploading PL/BS, the AI scores profitability, safety, and growth from multiple angles, supporting management decisions with objective data.
【2. SWOT and Competitor Analysis】
Based on business plans and financial data, the AI automatically executes a SWOT analysis, clarifying industry positioning and competitive advantages.
【3. M&A Candidate Matching】
The AI lists optimal M&A candidates with synergy scores, helping users find the best partners for both acquisition and sale.
【4. AI x Advisor Hybrid Support】
The Premium plan offers access to advisory functions provided by OkayOkay's team of M&A experts. Based on AI analysis results, human experts provide advice on specific action plans.
【5. Security Design for SMEs】
Uploaded data is encrypted and automatically deleted after 30 days. The design ensures that SMEs handling highly sensitive financial information can use the service with peace of mind.
■ Pricing Plans
- Starter: ¥0/month (Up to 5 self-analyses per month, SWOT analysis, financial scoring)
- Standard: ¥9,800/month (Excl. tax) (20 self-analyses per month, 5 M&A candidate picks, competitor analysis report, priority support)
- Premium: ¥19,800/month (Excl. tax) (50 self-analyses per month, 10 M&A candidate picks, M&A expert consultation, competitor analysis report)
■ About the Partnership
The 'M&A Expert Consultation' feature in the Premium plan is handled by the M&A expert team at OkayOkay Inc. By having human experts accompany users through the 'interpretation' and 'execution' phases of AI analysis results, a system has been built where SME owners can feel secure in moving forward with M&A considerations.
■ Future Developments
By the end of 2026, the company plans to expand industry-specific synergy score models, implement PMI (Post-Merger Integration) support functions, and add subsidy/tax system application simulation functions. Additionally, partnership programs with regional banks, professionals (Shi-gyo), and M&A boutiques will be rolled out sequentially to accelerate business succession support for regional SMEs nationwide.
■ Service Overview
Service Name: M&A Portal
URL: https://ma-portal.net/
Format: SaaS (Web)
Compatible Devices: PC (Recommended), Smartphone, Tablet
Launch Date: April 2026
Operator: Puente Inc.
M&A Advisory Partner: OkayOkay Inc.
■ About Puente Inc.
Company Name: Puente Inc. (PUENTE Inc.)
Address: Art Base A-202, 2-2951-44 Higashisayamagaoka, Tokorozawa City, Saitama 359-1106
Representative: CEO Kazuo Hoshina
Business: Comprehensive AI consultancy from market research to development and implementation.
URL: https://www.puentework.com
■ Inquiries
Puente Inc. https://www.puentework.com
Puente M&A Portal
■ What is M&A Portal?
It is a cloud-based analysis platform where AI automatically performs financial analysis, SWOT analysis, competitor analysis, and M&A candidate matching simply by uploading financial statements (PL/BS) and business plans. It visualizes the information needed for management decisions in as little as a few minutes, accelerating decision-making for business succession, growth strategies, and M&A considerations for SMEs.
■ Background of the Launch
More than half of SME owners in Japan are aged 60 or older, and the issue of business closure and succession due to a lack of successors is becoming increasingly serious. On the other hand, consulting with M&A advisory firms often presents high psychological and financial hurdles. There was no low-cost means to perform objective company evaluations, synergy estimations, or long-listing of candidates required during the initial review stage.
Utilizing its expertise in AI-driven offshore development, Puente Inc. has reconstructed M&A analysis—previously accessible only to some large corporations—as a service starting from 0 yen per month. By partnering with OkayOkay, the company supports SME M&A with the dual strengths of 'speed through AI and depth through experts.'
■ Key Features of the Service
【1. AI Financial Analysis】
By simply uploading PL/BS, the AI scores profitability, safety, and growth from multiple angles, supporting management decisions with objective data.
【2. SWOT and Competitor Analysis】
Based on business plans and financial data, the AI automatically executes a SWOT analysis, clarifying industry positioning and competitive advantages.
【3. M&A Candidate Matching】
The AI lists optimal M&A candidates with synergy scores, helping users find the best partners for both acquisition and sale.
【4. AI x Advisor Hybrid Support】
The Premium plan offers access to advisory functions provided by OkayOkay's team of M&A experts. Based on AI analysis results, human experts provide advice on specific action plans.
【5. Security Design for SMEs】
Uploaded data is encrypted and automatically deleted after 30 days. The design ensures that SMEs handling highly sensitive financial information can use the service with peace of mind.
■ Pricing Plans
- Starter: ¥0/month (Up to 5 self-analyses per month, SWOT analysis, financial scoring)
- Standard: ¥9,800/month (Excl. tax) (20 self-analyses per month, 5 M&A candidate picks, competitor analysis report, priority support)
- Premium: ¥19,800/month (Excl. tax) (50 self-analyses per month, 10 M&A candidate picks, M&A expert consultation, competitor analysis report)
■ About the Partnership
The 'M&A Expert Consultation' feature in the Premium plan is handled by the M&A expert team at OkayOkay Inc. By having human experts accompany users through the 'interpretation' and 'execution' phases of AI analysis results, a system has been built where SME owners can feel secure in moving forward with M&A considerations.
■ Future Developments
By the end of 2026, the company plans to expand industry-specific synergy score models, implement PMI (Post-Merger Integration) support functions, and add subsidy/tax system application simulation functions. Additionally, partnership programs with regional banks, professionals (Shi-gyo), and M&A boutiques will be rolled out sequentially to accelerate business succession support for regional SMEs nationwide.
■ Service Overview
Service Name: M&A Portal
URL: https://ma-portal.net/
Format: SaaS (Web)
Compatible Devices: PC (Recommended), Smartphone, Tablet
Launch Date: April 2026
Operator: Puente Inc.
M&A Advisory Partner: OkayOkay Inc.
■ About Puente Inc.
Company Name: Puente Inc. (PUENTE Inc.)
Address: Art Base A-202, 2-2951-44 Higashisayamagaoka, Tokorozawa City, Saitama 359-1106
Representative: CEO Kazuo Hoshina
Business: Comprehensive AI consultancy from market research to development and implementation.
URL: https://www.puentework.com
■ Inquiries
Puente Inc. https://www.puentework.com