What Bridge Consulting Group does

Bridge Consulting Group Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-headquartered management consulting firm specializing in IPO preparation support and post-listing advisory, founded in October 2011 by CPA Miyazaki Ryoichi and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market under ticker 9225. The firm operates across six Japanese offices (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukuoka) and delivers engagements through a 100% CPA-staffed project model, drawing on a proprietary database of 5,000+ certified public accountants and a parallel digital talent platform, CPA.job, with 6,500+ registered professionals as of June 2026. Its core service lines are organized into four customer segments: IPO preparation companies, listed companies, startups/early-phase companies, and regional mid-tier companies, supplemented by modular offerings including internal audit, J-SOX compliance, valuation, Tokyo Pro Market listing, financial disclosure, M&A advisory, external CFO provision, recruitment, and DX tool implementation. The firm claims a 1-in-5+ share of Japan's IPO-achieving companies in 2025 and a customer satisfaction rate above 90%.

The business model is project-based professional services delivered via direct enterprise sales through the company website, phone inquiry, and IPO study seminars in Tokyo and Osaka. Revenue is generated from custom per-engagement fees rather than standardized SaaS pricing, with free initial consultations used as a top-of-funnel conversion mechanism. Distribution is exclusively direct and domestic, supported by an IPO MEDIA content platform that publishes case studies and expert interviews to drive inbound leads. Strategic partnerships — notably with GENDA for ongoing M&A due diligence and with Phillip Securities as a Tokyo Pro Market J-Adviser referral channel — extend reach into serial-acquirer and regional listing ecosystems. The CPA.job sub-brand operates as a wholly-owned adjacent business unit, providing professional matching and serving as both a supply-side moat and a recruiting/brand channel. Pricing, revenue, and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed in the source data.

Name

Bridge Consulting Group

Legal name

ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社

Website

https://bridge-group.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bridge Consulting Group is a TSE Growth-listed Japanese management consulting firm (ticker 9225) that delivers IPO preparation, listed-company advisory, and CFO services through a 100% CPA-staffed project model, supported by a proprietary 5,000+ CPA talent database and the CPA.job matching platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB)

Keywords

• IPO preparation support
• Management consulting
• Certified public accountant services
• Internal audit advisory
• J-SOX compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consulting Engagements: Fees charged for IPO preparation support, listed company support, internal audit, J-SOX, M&A advisory, FAS, valuation, external CFO services, and talent introduction. Services are delivered by certified public accountants and delivered both on-site (常駐) and remotely. The company operates on a project/engagement basis rather than a standardized SaaS model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bridge Consulting Group is a Japan-based professional services firm that provides one-stop consulting support for companies preparing for IPO, listed companies, startups, and regional mid-tier firms. Core engagements are delivered by certified public accountants (CPAs) and cover IPO project management, internal audit, J-SOX, valuation, M&A advisory, financial disclosure, and external CFO services. The firm also operates 会計士.job (CPA.job), a professional matching platform with 6,500+ registered CPAs.

Product overview

Bridge Consulting Group is a consulting firm that provides a comprehensive suite of management and financial advisory services. The core offerings consist of four main support categories: (1) IPO Preparation Support for companies seeking public listing, (2) Listed Company Support for ongoing compliance and growth, (3) Startup/Early-Phase Company Support including external CFO and fundraising services, and (4) Regional Mid-Tier Company Support for business succession and operational efficiency. These are supplemented by specialized modules including Internal Audit, J-SOX Compliance, Valuation Services, TPM Listing Support, Financial Disclosure, M&A Advisory, and Recruitment Services. The company also operates CPA.job, a professional matching platform with over 6,500 registered certified public accountants. Services are delivered through a network of certified public accountants and professional consultants using a co-creation partnership model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 会計士.job: Professional talent matching platform for certified public accountants with over 6,500 registered members

Products and services

• IPO Preparation Support (IPO準備企業支援) One-stop consulting service for companies preparing for IPO, including IPO project management, Part I and Part II documentation preparation, internal control development, and listing on TSE or Tokyo Pro Market.
• Listed Company Support (上場企業支援) Comprehensive management control support services for listed companies, including financial disclosure, internal audit, J-SOX, M&A advisory, and CPA premium services.
• Startup/Early-Phase Company Support (スタートアップ・アーリーフェーズ企業支援) Multi-faceted services for startups including external CFO services, fundraising support, and startup community programs.
• Regional Mid-Tier Company Support (地方中堅企業支援) Professional support for regional mid-tier companies covering cost accounting, business succession planning, and management foundation strengthening.
• Internal Audit (内部監査) Internal audit planning, execution, and reporting support to help companies establish robust governance frameworks.
• J-SOX Compliance Support Internal control documentation, development, and operational support for J-SOX compliance requirements under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
• Valuation Services (各種バリュエーション) Stock option and various business valuation services to support corporate finance and equity planning.
• TPM Listing Support (TPM上場) Specialized consulting support for Tokyo Pro Market (TPM) listing preparation, including issuer information and disclosure document creation.
• Financial Disclosure Support (決算開示) Support for financial statement disclosure and related documentation (I-Bu, II-Bu) for listed and IPO-preparing companies.
• M&A Advisory Mergers and acquisitions advisory services for corporate restructuring and growth strategies, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• External CFO Service (社外CFO) Provision of experienced CFO-level professionals to startups and early-stage companies for financial leadership and strategic guidance.
• CPA Premium (会計士プレミアム) Premium certified public accountant services for specialized accounting and audit needs of listed companies.
• Recruitment Services (人材紹介) Professional recruitment services connecting companies with qualified accounting and finance professionals.
• CPA.job (会計士.job) Professional matching platform connecting companies with certified public accountants for project-based engagements, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Maruzen Research Service Online unlimited reading service for accounting and tax books, expanding BCG's professional research resource offerings for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rate exceeding 90% (based on company survey)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 株式会社GENDAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BCG and GENDA entered into a formal business partnership agreement approximately one year prior to the interview period. BCG provides ongoing due diligence (DD) support for GENDA's active roll-up M&A strategy across entertainment and karaoke businesses. The partnership enables GENDA to leverage BCG's financial and accounting expertise for fair, objective risk assessment in DD processes, supplementing GENDA's internal M&A team. BCG operates as a 'co-creation type' (共創型) expert partner, not merely an outsourced vendor.
• Phillip Securities Co., Ltd. (フィリップ証券)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhillip Securities serves as a J-Adviser for Tokyo Pro Market (TPM) listings and refers IPO preparation clients to BCG for consulting support. BCG publishes case studies of companies that achieved TPM listing with Phillip Securities as J-Adviser, including クリニファー株式会社 (October 2025 listing).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting: Big 4 Japanese consulting arm offering IPO readiness, IFRS conversion, internal controls (J-SOX), and M&A services. Competes with BCG for mid-market IPO and listed-company engagements with global network depth BCG lacks.
• PwC Japan Group: Big 4 advisory network in Japan providing IPO advisory, internal audit, J-SOX, M&A and CFO advisory. Broad incumbent with strong cross-border capabilities and significant overlap with BCG in IPO support and disclosure work.
• Funai Soken Holdings: TSE Prime-listed (9757) large management consulting group in Japan serving SMEs and mid-market across strategy, HR, and operations. Larger and broader portfolio than BCG but overlaps on growth-stage company advisory.
• KPMG Japan: Big 4 professional services network offering IPO readiness, accounting advisory, internal controls and deal advisory in Japan. Competes for IPO-prep and listed-company mandates BCG also serves, with deeper international resources.

Direct peers

• TOMA Consultant Group: TSE Standard-listed (9928) tax accounting and consulting group offering IPO advisory, business succession, and corporate advisory services. Competes with BCG in IPO prep and accounting-centric consulting for Japanese SMEs.
• AGS Consulting: Japanese accounting and consulting firm listed on TSE Standard (8737) providing IPO support, internal audit, M&A advisory, and CFO services. Most direct listed peer to Bridge Consulting Group with overlapping IPO-prep and listed-company service lines.
• Nihon M&A Center: TSE Prime-listed (2127) Japanese M&A intermediary focused on SME business succession deals, with growing advisory practice. Comparable M&A and corporate development work plus significant overlap in mid-market Japanese advisory.
• Yamada Business Consulting: Japanese accounting-focused consulting firm providing IPO support, business succession, and management advisory to mid-market companies. Directly comparable services and target customer overlap with BCG.
• Layers Consulting: Independent Japanese management consulting firm with strong M&A and PMI practice serving mid-to-large enterprises. Comparable in size and target market for strategic consulting and corporate development work.

Emerging players

• BeX Inc. Japanese CPA-led consulting boutique specializing in IPO readiness, internal audit, and accounting advisory for SMEs. Smaller emerging peer competing for similar pre-IPO Japanese clients with a similar CPA-centric model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kk_bridge_group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bridgeconsulting-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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