ASUENE, under CEO Nishiwada Kohei (西和田浩平), said it plans to bring in European and US customers through the acquisition of シーカロ and strengthen CO2 emissions visualization. It also completed the acquisition of US-based NZero in May 2025 and aims to expand in the energy management sector.
ASUENE, led by Nishiwada Kohei (西和田浩平), disclosed plans to expand its global customer base through acquisitions. Specifically, it has outlined a strategy to integrate シーカロ and move toward centralized management of CO2 emissions visualization across Japan, Europe, the US and Asia. At the same time, it plans to strengthen its energy management business and provide services that help customers reduce their energy costs.
Acquisitions of US companies, including NZero, are also under way, and the company explained that it completed the acquisition of NZero in May 2025. NZero specializes in an energy management system that uses AI to optimize electricity consumption, and is therefore expected to contribute to ASUENE’s expansion not only in the Japanese market but also overseas.
On the practical side of M&A, the company said it plans to maintain close communication with local founders and CEOs and place emphasis on building trust through face-to-face meetings. The integration process is expected to take approximately 2 years, with plans to shift to an organizational structure that eliminates reliance on specific individuals and can be operated by other professional managers.
The M&A track record presented in the article positions ASUENE’s strategy of acquiring strong management teams along with customer bases as a pillar of growth. The article conveyed the view that integrating acquired companies is expected to expand ASUENE’s global share in the CO2 visualization market.