AI matchmaking service built by a 32-year-old's firm is addressing Japan's aging population problem

A 32-Year-Old Nears Billionaire Status by Using AI to Broker Japan Mergers.


Japan is facing an aging population which leaves many businesses with a succession dilemma. Now, Shunsaku Sagami has built an M&A firm that uses a proprietary database and AI to broker deals for companies whose founders are about to retire.


Since its founding five years ago, M&A Research Institute has grown to more than 160 employees, including some 115 advisers, and has about [500 deals](https://s3-ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/cdn.ma-site.com/production/ir_materials/materials/000/000/058/2023.9%E3%80%802Q%E3%80%80Financial_Results_Presentation.pdf?1683511071) in the works. …

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