BIZVAL
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
BIZVAL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BIZVAL
- Legal name
- 株式会社BIZVAL
- Website
- https://bizval.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where BIZVAL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
BIZVAL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- M&A Advisory Services: BIZVAL provides end-to-end M&A advisory services to business owners seeking to sell or raise capital. Services span from initial enterprise value diagnosis through candidate counterparty introduction. All services from the '1分で分かる！企業価値診断' through '候補先のご紹介' are provided free of charge to companies seeking financing or sale. The company likely earns success-based fees upon deal completion, though no explicit fee structure is disclosed publicly.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
BIZVAL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BIZVAL provides M&A advisory services to Japanese SME business owners considering company sale or capital raising. From the initial free enterprise value diagnosis through risk identification, optimal transaction structure selection (stock transfer, company split, business transfer), and candidate counterparty introduction, BIZVAL guides clients to closing. The firm acts exclusively as agent for one party (sell-side or buy-side, never dual-sided), and core services from the one-minute enterprise value diagnosis through candidate counterparty introduction are provided free of charge to sellers.
Product overview
BIZVAL is an M&A advisory firm (株式会社BIZVAL) that operates primarily as a digital-first advisory practice centered on its flagship '1分で分かる！企業価値診断' (One-Minute Enterprise Value Diagnosis) free web tool. This core diagnostic product — available in both a standard version and a startup-specific beta variant — generates simplified enterprise valuations from financial inputs and is paired with the complementary 'M&Aリスク診断' (M&A Risk Diagnosis) tool. Together, these digital products function as lead-generation and client-education touchpoints that funnel companies toward BIZVAL's paid M&A advisory service, which provides full transaction lifecycle support (valuation, buyer/seller matching, negotiation, closing) exclusively as an agent for one party — not as a dual-sided intermediary. Supporting the advisory business, BIZVAL publishes educational content through its 'BIZVAL MEDIA' platform and a webinar series, operates the 'CFOコンシェルジュ' retainer consulting service for finance function support, and runs a subsidiary, '株式会社BIZVAL FAS', for specialized financial advisory services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- M&A Advisory Services (M&Aアドバイザリーサービス) Full-service M&A advisory covering the complete transaction lifecycle from initial consultation and valuation through candidate identification, due diligence support, negotiation, and closing. BIZVAL acts as agent for either the sell-side or buy-side (not as a dual-sided intermediary) to maximize enterprise value for the client. Provided free of charge from enterprise value diagnosis through counterparty introduction to sellers/financing-seekers; transaction-based fees apply upon closing.
- One-Minute Enterprise Value Diagnosis (1分でわかる！企業価値診断) A free web-based enterprise value diagnostic tool that allows company owners and startups to calculate an indicative enterprise valuation in approximately one minute. Uses simplified financial inputs and comparable transaction data to generate an estimated company value, with accompanying explanatory video content that details the reasoning behind each result. Serves as the lead-generation mechanism for the advisory business. Reached 1,021 registered companies and 23 cumulative closings as of November 2022.
- M&A Risk Diagnosis (M&Aリスク診断) A complementary free web-based risk assessment tool that identifies legal, financial, and operational risks on the sell-side that could reduce a company's sale price. Integrated with the enterprise value diagnostic, it helps owners proactively address risk factors before entering M&A processes.
- CFO Concierge Service (CFOコンシェルジュサービス) A consulting-style retainer service providing ongoing finance function support including capital policy design, business plan development, valuation, and investor introductions for startups and growing companies. Includes a dedicated initial month of intensive engagement focused on narrative development and client relationship building.
Quantifiable outcome
- 最高譲渡金額 17.8億円 (as of November 2022)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use BIZVAL
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BIZVAL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
BIZVAL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- 株式会社BIZVAL FAS (BIZVAL FAS)minorBIZVAL established a subsidiary, BIZVAL FAS (BIZVAL Financial Advisory Services), in May 2021 to expand its service offerings. BIZVAL FAS is a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on financial advisory services.
- MAKOTOグループ (MAKOTO Group)coreBIZVAL joined the MAKOTO Group in September 2020, strengthening its activities in the Tohoku region of Japan. In April 2021, BIZVAL opened its Akita branch as the second Tohoku-area location, with the MAKOTO Group's support enabling regional expansion.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BIZVAL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- M&A Research Institute: Tech-enabled Japanese M&A advisory firm using proprietary matching algorithms and a heavy digital funnel to compete with traditional brokers. Comparable to BIZVAL in its digital-first go-to-market approach and SME focus.
Regional players
- Funabashi & Co. Boutique M&A intermediary serving SMEs in the Kanto region of Japan. Closely comparable to BIZVAL in scale, regional focus, and SME succession focus.
- Yamada Consulting Group: Japan-based consulting firm with a regional M&A advisory practice focused on SME succession in non-Tokyo markets. Comparable to BIZVAL's Tohoku focus and SME clientele.
Direct peers
- Nihon M&A Center Holdings: Japan's largest dedicated SME M&A intermediary with a national network and thousands of closed transactions. Operates the same core sell-side advisory model BIZVAL targets, but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
- M&A Total Solutions: Japanese M&A intermediary targeting SME succession transactions with a regional advisor network. Closely comparable to BIZVAL in customer segment, deal size band, and reliance on intermediary relationships.
- M&A Capital Partners: Listed Japanese M&A advisory firm specializing in SME and mid-market sell-side engagements with a nationwide intermediary network. Closest direct competitor to BIZVAL in target customer, deal size, and service scope.
Broad incumbents
- Deloitte Tohmatsu FAS: Big-4 financial advisory arm providing M&A and valuation services in Japan. Comparable to BIZVAL in service offering, but serves a much larger average deal size and corporate customer segment.
- ORIX M&A Solutions: Subsidiary of ORIX Corporation providing SME M&A advisory, where BIZVAL's founder was previously seconded. Operates the same core advisory service at meaningfully greater scale with the backing of a major financial group.
- Mizuho Securities (M&A Advisory): Investment banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group offering M&A advisory services in Japan. Represents the upper end of the Japanese M&A advisory market that BIZVAL does not currently serve but could over time.
- KPMG FAS: Big-4-affiliated financial advisory practice covering M&A, valuations, and corporate restructuring in Japan. Competes with BIZVAL's BIZVAL FAS subsidiary on financial advisory mandates, though it typically serves larger mid-market and large-cap clients.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BIZVAL social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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BIZVAL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BIZVAL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
BIZVAL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BIZVAL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about BIZVAL
What does BIZVAL do?
BIZVAL provides M&A advisory services to Japanese SME business owners considering company sale or capital raising. From the initial free enterprise value diagnosis through risk identification, optimal transaction structure selection (stock transfer, company split, business transfer), and candidate counterparty introduction, BIZVAL guides clients to closing. The firm acts exclusively as agent for one party (sell-side or buy-side, never dual-sided), and core services from the one-minute enterprise value diagnosis through candidate counterparty introduction are provided free of charge to sellers.
Is BIZVAL a public or private company?
BIZVAL is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BIZVAL founded?
BIZVAL was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BIZVAL based?
BIZVAL is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does BIZVAL make money?
One revenue line is on record: M&A Advisory Services.
Who are BIZVAL's main competitors?
M&A Research Institute is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Funabashi & Co. and Yamada Consulting Group. Direct peers are Nihon M&A Center Holdings, M&A Total Solutions and M&A Capital Partners. Broad incumbents are Deloitte Tohmatsu FAS, ORIX M&A Solutions, Mizuho Securities (M&A Advisory) and KPMG FAS.
Does BIZVAL have an API?
No public API is recorded for BIZVAL.