Ueda Financial Advisory

What Ueda Financial Advisory does

Ueda Financial Advisory Co., Ltd. (ウエダファイナンシャルアドバイザリー株式会社) is a Tokyo-based, privately held financial advisory firm founded in April 2015 by Tomohiro Ueda, a certified public accountant and tax attorney. The firm provides M&A and reorganization advisory, carve-out support, business succession, management control (outsourced CFO) services, and intellectual property valuation for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and venture companies in Japan, with a particular focus on engagements requiring financial engineering depth such as stock option design, class share valuation, and convertible bond pricing. Its core service architecture is built around six M&A phase offerings (Management, Divestiture, Reorganization, JV, Buyout, Succession) supported by four function capabilities (Financial Modeling, Valuation, Accounting/Tax Advice, Execution Support). Free web-based valuation simulators covering DCF equity value, Black-Scholes/binomial stock options, royalty-relief patent value, binomial class shares, and binomial convertible bonds are provided as inbound lead-generation assets.

The firm operates a three-entity ecosystem: Ueda Financial Advisory handles core M&A and CFO mandates, while wholly-owned subsidiary opLabo Co., Ltd. (founded February 2019) specializes in third-party stock option and complex instrument valuation, and Patent Valuation Advisory Co., Ltd. (spun off September 2020) focuses on IP and intangible asset valuation led by former Big Four IP professionals. Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services fees (project-based M&A and valuation mandates) and recurring monthly retainers for management control and outsourced CFO services, with hybrid pricing models that combine reduced monthly fees with success-based or stock option compensation. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct client outreach, professional referrals, and inbound inquiry through the company website and affiliated free tools. The firm also developed and operates KazeOke (カゼオケ), an AI-powered web application launched in October 2018 that uses neural network algorithms to infer similar listed companies from enterprise-related keywords.

Technology stack is anchored in financial engineering methodologies (Black-Scholes, binomial models, Monte Carlo simulation, DCF) with AI/ML (neural networks, deep learning) applied specifically to the KazeOke comparable-company inference product and described as supporting "AI-powered financial forecasting." Distribution is single-country domestic (Tokyo Metropolitan Area) via direct website inquiry and email, with no formal channel partner or marketplace model. No funding rounds, M&A activity as acquirer, or institutional investors are disclosed, and the firm operates as an independent, founder-owned professional services practice with no publicly disclosed headcount or revenue.

Name

Ueda Financial Advisory

Legal name

Ueda Financial Advisory Co., Ltd. (ウエダファイナンシャルアドバイザリー株式会社)

Website

https://ueda-fa.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ueda Financial Advisory is a Tokyo-based boutique financial advisory firm founded in 2015 that provides M&A, carve-out, management control, outsourced CFO, and valuation services to Japanese SMEs and venture companies, supported by AI-powered tools and affiliated entities for stock option and IP valuation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Finance Advisory (Strategic Finance, Capital Structure & Recaps) (FSAEAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capital Raising Advisory (Equity & Equity-Linked) (FSAEAGAC), Industry-Specialist / Sector-Focused M&A Advisory (FSAEAGAJ), Capital Markets Advisory (IPO Readiness, SPAC, ECM/DCM Advisory) (BPAHAOAL)

Keywords

• M&A advisory services
• Financial advisory consulting
• Outsourced CFO services
• Stock option valuation
• Intellectual property valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Financial Advisory - M&A and Reorganization: Fees for M&A advisory, carve-out support, business succession, group reorganization, and deal execution support for SMEs and venture companies. Engagement structures include monthly retainers and success fees tied to transaction value.
2. Management Control / Outsourced CFO Services: Hands-on management control support including medium-term management planning, annual budgeting, departmental P&L, budget-vs-actual analysis, cash flow management. Billed on a monthly retainer or a hybrid model with reduced monthly fee plus success/stock option compensation.
3. Stock Option Design and Evaluation: Design and valuation services for paid new share subscription rights, class shares, convertible bonds, and M&A earnout provisions, delivered through affiliated entity opLabo.
4. Intellectual Property Valuation: Valuation of patents, trademarks, and intangible assets for M&A, licensing, financing, and PPA purposes, delivered through affiliated entity Patent Valuation Advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ueda Financial Advisory is a Tokyo-based professional financial advisory firm providing M&A and carve-out advisory, hands-on management control and external CFO services, stock option design and evaluation, intellectual property and intangible asset valuation, and AI-driven financial forecasting for small-to-medium enterprises and venture companies. The firm combines financial engineering expertise (Black-Scholes, DCF, Monte Carlo) with operational management support, and operates an AI-powered web application (KazeOke) for inferring similar listed companies, supplemented by affiliated entities opLabo (stock options) and Patent Valuation Advisory (IP valuation).

Product overview

Ueda Financial Advisory is a financial advisory firm offering a portfolio of services centered on M&A reorganization advisory, management control support (including external CFO services), and AI-powered valuation tools. The core offerings include M&A carve-out advisory across six phases (Management, Divestiture, Reorganization, JV, Buyout, Succession) supported by four functions (Financial Modeling, Valuation, Accounting/Tax Advice, Execution Support). The firm provides free web-based valuation simulation tools for equity value, stock options, patents, class shares, and convertible bonds. The product lineup is complemented by affiliated third-party services for stock option evaluation (opLabo) and IP valuation (Patent Valuation Advisory), and the proprietary AI-powered KazeOKe web application for inferring similar listed companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KazeOke (カゼオケ): AI-powered web application that uses neural networks to infer similar listed companies from enterprise-related keywords for M&A, management, sales, job hunting, and stock investment purposes.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core affiliated entity and minor.

• Patent Valuation Advisory Co., Ltd. (株式会社Patent Valuation Advisory)core affiliated entityStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Spin-off from Ueda Financial Advisory in September 2020, Patent Valuation Advisory specializes in intellectual property and intangible asset valuation including patents and trademarks for M&A, licensing, financing, PPA, and transfer pricing purposes. Led by former Big 4 professional services firm IP group members.
• Misaki Sogo Advisory LLC (合同会社御園総合アドバイザリー / Centex)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Partnership established in June 2020 with Misaki Sogo Advisory (also known as Centex) and its affiliated Misaki Sogo Law Office. The partnership expands the firm's service capabilities in governance and M&A reorganization advisory.
• opLabo Co., Ltd. (株式会社オプラボ)core affiliated entityStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2019Tomohiro Ueda co-founded opLabo in February 2019 with a group of CPAs specializing in financial engineering. opLabo specializes in design and valuation of paid new share subscription rights (stock options), class shares, convertible bonds, M&A earnout provisions, and other complex option structures. opLabo serves as the firm's dedicated vehicle for stock option valuation services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• M&A Capital Partners: Mid-cap M&A advisory firm in Japan focused on mid-market transactions. Comparable in target customer segment (mid-market companies), service offering (sell-side and buy-side advisory), and use of valuation methodologies including DCF and option pricing.
• Nihon M&A Center: Japan's dominant SME M&A intermediary with the largest transaction volume in the market. Directly comparable target customer base (Japanese SMEs needing succession and M&A support), business model (advisory fees on closed deals), and geographic focus.
• M&A Research Institute: Tech-enabled SME M&A intermediary in Japan that uses AI and data tools to match sellers and buyers. Comparable in target customer segment (Japanese SMEs), M&A focus, and use of technology to differentiate advisory delivery.
• Baton (M&A intermediary): Japan-focused SME M&A intermediary that serves venture and startup founders. Comparable in target customer segment (early- to mid-stage ventures, SMEs requiring M&A support) and use of founder-friendly processes.
• Yamada & Partners CPA Office: Japanese CPA-led advisory firm offering M&A, IPO support, and CFO services to mid-market companies. Comparable in target customer (Japanese SMEs and venture companies), founder-led professional services model, and full-stack advisory approach.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Advisory (Strategy&) Japan: PwC's deals and advisory practice in Japan, providing M&A, carve-out, valuation, and restructuring services. Comparable across the full corporate finance advisory stack that Ueda FA addresses at a smaller scale.
• Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory (DTFA FAS): Largest Japanese financial advisory practice within the Big 4; offers M&A advisory, carve-out, restructuring, valuation, and CFO advisory. Comparable because the founder Tomohiro Ueda is a former DTFA professional and the firm directly competes for SME and mid-market M&A mandates.
• EY-Parthenon Japan: Strategy and transactions advisory arm of EY in Japan. Directly comparable in M&A advisory, corporate finance, and valuation services for Japanese mid-market companies.
• KPMG FAS: Big 4 financial advisory practice in Japan providing M&A, carve-out, valuation, and restructuring services. Comparable across the full range of corporate finance services this firm offers, with broader resources and larger deal teams.

Regional players

• Wings Capital Partners: Japan-focused mid-market M&A advisory firm. Comparable in deal-size focus (mid-market SME transactions) and sell-side advisory specialization, though primarily serving a different geographic client mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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