Business Innovation Partners

What Business Innovation Partners does

Business Innovation Partners Co., Ltd. (株式会社事業革新パートナーズ, BIPC) is a privately held Japanese management consulting firm founded in April 2009 by Jin Nasugawa (茄子川 仁). The company provides overseas expansion support services to Japanese small and medium-sized manufacturers, with a deep specialization in the die & mold (金型), metal pressing, and forming industries. Its core service offering spans market entry consulting, business partner matching, trade mission organization, exhibition production (e.g., Japan Pavilions at ProPak Asia, EIMA Agrimach India, INTERMOLD), and government-commissioned project delivery for industry associations and regional prefectures.

The firm operates as a 'bridge infrastructure' for Japanese SMEs entering global markets, leveraging 15+ years of relationship building with industry bodies (Japan Die & Mold Industry Association, Japan Packaging Machinery Industry Association, Japan Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association, Tokyo Metal Pressing Industrial Association) and regional governments across 7+ prefectures. It maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries in Singapore (2011), Thailand (2013), USA (2014), and Mexico (2014) that serve as local coordination hubs, and has built strategic partnerships with APINDO Indonesia (14,000+ member companies), Taiwan's MIRDC, Germany's Steinbeis Foundation, and others. Revenue is generated through professional services fees, government project contracts, and association retainers — pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by project scope.

In July 2023, the company established Hemicellulose Co., Ltd. (株式会社ヘミセルロース) as a separate subsidiary to develop and commercialize bioplastic products from plant-based materials, marking a strategic diversification from pure consulting into materials manufacturing. The firm has no proprietary technology platform or software product; its value delivery rests on consulting expertise, industry network infrastructure, and project management capabilities.

Name

Business Innovation Partners

Legal name

株式会社事業革新パートナーズ

Website

https://bipc.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Business Innovation Partners is a Japanese management consulting firm that supports small and medium-sized manufacturers — particularly in die & mold, metalworking, and forming industries — with overseas expansion through trade missions, business matching, and government-commissioned projects across Asia and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kawasaki City

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

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting & Advisory Services: Provides management consulting, operational improvement, and business advisory services to Japanese SME manufacturers. Services include overseas market entry strategy, market research, partner matching, and operational setup support. Revenue generated through project fees, retainer agreements, and government-commissioned project delivery.
2. Overseas Expansion Support Services: Core service offering supporting Japanese manufacturers' global expansion. Includes organizing trade missions, matchmaking events, overseas business matching, market entry consulting, and regulatory/entry support for specific markets. Revenue model includes service fees for event organization, consulting retainers, and government project delivery contracts.
3. Industry Association Support & Project Management: Serves as a specialized partner and secretariat for industry associations (Japan Die & Mold Industry Association, Japan Packaging Machinery Association, agricultural machinery associations, etc.), providing international business development project management, event production, and overseas market development services. Funded through association project budgets and government subsidy programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIPC is a management consulting firm that supports Japanese small and medium-sized manufacturers in expanding overseas, with particular specialization in the die & mold and metal pressing/forming industries. The firm combines advisory services with a global portal platform for industry associations and has expanded into plant-derived hemicellulose technology through a dedicated subsidiary.

Product overview

Business Innovation Partners (株式会社事業革新パートナーズ) is a management consulting firm that provides overseas expansion support services primarily for Japanese small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector, with a particular focus on the die and mold (金型) and material (素形材) industries. The company offers consulting services including overseas business development support, international business matching, and market research across Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Vietnam), North America (USA, Mexico), and Europe. The firm does not offer a technology product platform but rather provides advisory and coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overseas Business Expansion Support (海外展開支援) Advisory and project support for Japanese manufacturers seeking to enter or expand into overseas markets, including strategy, partner identification, and on-the-ground execution support.
• Die & Mold Industry Consulting Specialized consulting for die & mold and metal pressing/forming manufacturers, supporting market entry, technology partnerships, and supply chain development in overseas markets.
• Trade Mission and Business Matching Services Organization and facilitation of trade delegations and buyer-supplier matchmaking between Japanese manufacturers and overseas customers/partners, leveraging the firm's local offices in Singapore, Thailand, USA, and Mexico.
• TMSA Global Portal Online platform operated for TMSA (Thailand Mold and Die Association) and other industry associations, supporting directory, matchmaking, and content services between Japanese mold and die suppliers and overseas partners.
• Plant-Derived Hemicellulose Business (via Hemicellulose Co., Ltd.) Development and commercialization of hemicellulose extracted from plant biomass, operated through the dedicated subsidiary Hemicellulose Co., Ltd. established in November 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organized Singapore-Thailand matchmaking with 30+ Singapore and 50+ Thai companies per event
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tokyo Metal Pressing Industrial Association (TMSA) (东京都金属プレス工业会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024BIPC participates in TMSA's 'Digital Technology Sales Enhancement Project' commissioned by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Association. Operates the 'TMSA Connected' platform's Global Portal with correspondents in 7 countries (USA, Germany, France, India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan). BIPC's Ishizaki serves as India correspondent.
• Japan Agricultural Machinery Industry Association (日本农业机械工业会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2015Produces and manages Japan Pavilion and business matching events at overseas agricultural machinery exhibitions (EIMA Agrimach India, Agroviet Vietnam, etc.) for 12+ member companies. Long-standing partnership supporting Japanese agricultural machinery manufacturers' international expansion.
• L INTEL (Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2014Mexican real estate development company. Partnership established alongside BIPC Mexico subsidiary launch (August 2014) to develop and sell industrial park land near León, combined with small factory, office, and residential rental services. Supports Japanese companies' physical establishment in the Mexican automotive manufacturing hub.
• Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (金属工業研究発展センター/MIRDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2013Taiwan's largest manufacturing sector R&D organization. Business partnership for linking Taiwan's manufacturing network with Japanese companies through BIPC's ASEAN network. Established October 31, 2013. Enables high-level service delivery for Japan-Taiwan market entry and cross-border business development.
• Sokuwa Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (即和企業管理顧問有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2013Taiwan marketing company established in 2004. Specializes in Japan-Taiwan enterprise partnerships, Taiwan market development, and joint venture formation. Partnership complements BIPC's Asian network with Taiwan-specific market access and relationship capabilities.
• Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) (印尼経営者協会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2013Indonesia's largest employer organization with 14,000 member companies. Basic agreement signed July 15, 2013 for mutual exchange of corporate and market information between Japan and Indonesia. Enables broad Indonesian market intelligence and partner identification for Japanese clients.
• Steinbeis Foundation (Steinbeis-Stiftung) (德国シュタインバイス財団)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2013German economic development foundation headquartered in Stuttgart. Co-sponsored Japan-Germany Die & Mold Business Matching (February 2013) targeting German medical device manufacturers. Partnership facilitates European market access for Japanese die & mold companies through Steinbeis's extensive industrial network.
• Factory Network Asia (FNA) (香港)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2012Japan-China manufacturing network support company based in Hong Kong, with operations in Thailand and globally. Co-publishes bimonthly 'FACTORY NETWORK ASIA MAGAZINE CHINA' since 2012. Partnership enables coordinated support for Japanese manufacturers' Asia operations across China, Thailand, and ASEAN markets.
• Japan Die & Mold Industry Association (JDMIA) (一般社团法人日本金型工业会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2012Designated international committee member company since 2012. Produces and manages overseas expansion programs, trade missions, and Japan brand projects for the association's 50+ member companies. Continues to serve as the primary industry body partnership driving BIPC's core business.
• Japan Packaging Machinery Industry Association (日本包装机械工业会)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2011Produces Japan Pavilion at ProPak Asia (Thailand) and ProPak China exhibitions. BIPC representative Jin Nasugawa delivers speeches at press conferences promoting 'Japan Quality' brand. Partnership has generated significant international visibility for Japanese packaging machinery makers.
• Magnet Compass Co., Ltd. (マグネットコンパス株式会社)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 February 2010Management operations improvement consulting with executive consultants and turnaround managers. Also provides external board/auditor introductions for governance strengthening. Established February 15, 2010.
• President Consulting Co., Ltd. (プレジデントコンサルティング株式会社)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 February 2010Business efficiency advisory combined with employee life planning and asset design services. Established February 1, 2010. Expands BIPC's service scope into employee welfare and financial planning for client companies.
• AIM Consulting Co., Ltd. (エイアイエムコンサルティング株式会社)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2009Business management support, operational improvement, and IT implementation services partnership. Established October 1, 2009. Enables broader service delivery by combining BIPC's market development expertise with AIM's management system and IT capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Factory Network Asia (FNA): Hong Kong-based manufacturing network support company (and BIPC partner) that helps Japanese manufacturers establish and grow operations across China, Thailand, and ASEAN. Directly comparable in the Japan-to-Asia manufacturing support niche, with overlapping geographic coverage and matching event production capabilities.
• Dream Incubator Inc. Japanese consulting firm that advises Japanese corporations and growth-stage companies on business development, cross-border expansion, and new market entry. Directly comparable in business model (consulting-led, Japan-anchored, cross-border) and target segment (companies seeking overseas growth), though broader in industry focus.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI): Japanese think tank and consultancy providing policy, management, and international business advisory services, including support for Japanese companies expanding overseas. Comparable consulting-led approach but with policy-research DNA and broader industry coverage than BIPC's SME manufacturing focus.
• KPMG Consulting Japan: Big Four advisory firm operating in Japan with management consulting and cross-border expansion services for Japanese clients. Comparable as a Japan-anchored consulting competitor for internationalization mandates, but at materially larger scale and broader service breadth.
• Marubeni Corporation: Major Japanese sogo shosha (general trading company) with global manufacturing support capabilities including partner matching, market entry, and overseas subsidiary operations. Comparable in serving Japanese companies going abroad, but targets larger enterprise clients and offers a much broader portfolio of services and commodities trading.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest sogo shosha with global subsidiary infrastructure and longstanding practice supporting Japanese manufacturers' international expansion. Comparable in the overseas-expansion-for-Japanese-firms category but operates at massive scale with a broad portfolio beyond SME manufacturing support.
• Nomura Research Institute (NRI): Major Japanese consulting and IT services firm offering management consulting, market entry advisory, and cross-border support to Japanese companies. Comparable as a Japanese consulting incumbent in internationalization support, but serves a wider client base and offers broader digital and technology services.
• Sojitz Corporation: Japanese trading company (sogo shosha) with extensive overseas network and business matching capabilities for Japanese manufacturers. Overlaps with BIPC's matchmaking and market entry services but serves primarily mid-market and large enterprise clients and is embedded within a much larger diversified business.
• Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Japan: Big Four advisory firm with a substantial Japan practice covering strategy, operations, and international expansion consulting for Japanese corporations. Comparable in the cross-border advisory category but serves predominantly large enterprises and offers an extensive portfolio of professional services.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): Japanese government-affiliated trade promotion body that supports Japanese companies expanding overseas through market research, trade missions, and overseas offices. Comparable in mission and core offerings (internationalization support for Japanese firms), but operates at vastly greater scale and with public-sector mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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