Announced details
Startup ecosystems, startup M&A, the exit environment, and matching through open innovation
First held in 2021, and subsequently held once a year
The Company will jointly host the M&A for Startups Conference 2026 with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Other capital or personnel relationships are Not disclosed.
Revenue related to GRIC included in the full-year plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is not expected to be recognized. However, the impact on consolidated results for the current fiscal year is immaterial, and there will be no change to the full-year consolidated earnings forecast.
The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Growth Industry Conference（GRIC）, M&A for Startups Conference 2026, Startup M&A Advisory Service |
| Counterparty | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Relationship with the Company | The Company will jointly host the M&A for Startups Conference 2026 with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Other capital or personnel relationships are Not disclosed. |
| Launch date | September 2026 (scheduled: holding of the M&A for Startups Conference 2026) |
| Applicable area | Startup ecosystems, startup M&A, the exit environment, and matching through open innovation |
| Usage history | First held in 2021, and subsequently held once a year |
| Impact on Business Performance | Revenue related to GRIC included in the full-year plan for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is not expected to be recognized. However, the impact on consolidated results for the current fiscal year is immaterial, and there will be no change to the full-year consolidated earnings forecast. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The number of IPOs has been trending downward due to factors including developments in the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market and higher listing maintenance criteria, while demand for startup M&A brokerage services and more focused closed events has been increasing.