Asia Business Creation

What Asia Business Creation does

Asia Business Creation Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based M&A and capital advisory firm founded in May 2021 that specializes in cross-border transactions between Japan and Southeast Asia. The firm operates with a small team (1–10 employees) and is led by founder/representative director Ken Yasui (安井 健). It generates revenue through professional services fees for M&A advisory mandates rather than through any proprietary technology platform.

The firm offers three core advisory service lines: (1) M&A and investment advisory for Japanese companies pursuing deals in Southeast Asia, covering deal sourcing, execution, and post-investment value creation; (2) capital raise advisory for Southeast Asian technology startups seeking strategic funding from Japanese corporates; and (3) Japan inbound investment advisory for Southeast Asian companies and funds, including guidance on Japanese regulation and business customs. Named disclosed engagements include capital raise advisory for Indonesian fintech Honest and subsidiary acquisition advisory for Indonesian used-car marketplace Ancar (Hatari Motors).

The go-to-market is relationship-driven direct advisory, with marketing supported by semi-annual and annual research reports on Southeast Asia-Japan M&A trends, a published book on Singapore M&A practice, and a YouTube channel. In February 2025, the firm entered a capital and business partnership with GIP Corporation, a Japanese integrated M&A advisory firm, intended to strengthen its cross-border advisory capabilities. The firm holds no patents, discloses no AI/ML capabilities, and operates as a services business rather than a product or software business.

Name

Asia Business Creation

Legal name

Asia Business Creation Pte Ltd

Website

https://asia-bc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asia Business Creation is a Singapore-based M&A and capital advisory firm, founded 2021, that helps Japanese corporates with Southeast Asia M&A, Southeast Asian startups raise capital from Japanese investors, and Southeast Asian investors enter Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

M&A Advisory Services

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Cross-border M&A advisory
• Japan Southeast Asia deals
• Capital raise advisory
• Investment sourcing services
• Business partnership consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory Fees: Advisory fees for M&A transactions, including deal sourcing, execution, and post-investment management support for Japanese companies investing in Southeast Asia and Southeast Asian companies investing in Japan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Asia Business Creation is a Singapore-based M&A and capital advisory firm that supports Japanese companies executing M&A and investments in Southeast Asia, helps Southeast Asian technology startups raise capital from Japanese corporates, and assists Southeast Asian companies and financial investors entering Japan. Services span the full deal lifecycle from sourcing and execution to post-investment management and value creation, and the firm publishes periodic research reports on Japan–Southeast Asia investment and M&A trends.

Product overview

Asia Business Creation is a professional services firm offering three core advisory services: (1) M&A Advisory for Japanese Companies, supporting Japanese corporates' M&A and investment activities in Southeast Asia from sourcing to execution and post-investment management; (2) Capital Raise Advisory for Southeast Asian Startups, helping Southeast Asian technology startups secure funding from Japanese corporations; and (3) Japan Inbound Investment Advisory, assisting Southeast Asian entities with investing in Japan. The firm also publishes periodic research reports on Southeast Asia investment and M&A trends. As an advisory firm rather than a software product company, all offerings are service-based rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory for Japanese Companies Comprehensive advisory service for Japanese companies pursuing M&A, minority investments, joint ventures, and business partnerships in Southeast Asia. Coverage spans deal sourcing, execution, post-investment management, and value creation. Target users are Japanese corporate strategy and business development teams executing cross-border transactions.
• Capital Raise Advisory for Southeast Asian Startups Advisory service supporting fast-growing Southeast Asian technology startups in raising strategic capital and forming business and capital alliances with Japanese corporates. Leverages the firm's Singapore-anchored Southeast Asia network to surface innovative companies for Japanese investors. Target users are founders and CFOs of Southeast Asian growth-stage technology companies.
• Japan Inbound Investment Advisory Advisory service for Southeast Asian corporates and financial investors seeking to invest in or acquire Japanese companies. Provides guidance on Japan-specific regulations and business customs as part of cross-border deal support. Target users are Southeast Asian PE funds, corporates, and government-linked investors entering Japan.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GIP株式会社 (GIP Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Capital and business partnership agreement with GIP Corporation, an integrated M&A advisory firm. The partnership aims to accelerate strengthening of cross-border M&A advisory services between Japan and Southeast Asia, with the goal of becoming the top advisory firm for Southeast Asia. GIP Corporation is a Japanese integrated M&A advisory firm headquartered in Japan.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Southeast Asia: Big-4 advisory practice covering Southeast Asia with Japan inbound and outbound cross-border M&A capabilities. Comparable as a large incumbent with broader service portfolio competing for similar mandates.
• KPMG Singapore: Big-4 advisory practice in Singapore with significant Japan-SEA cross-border deal advisory capability. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering broader advisory services including cross-border M&A.
• Daiwa Corporate Advisory: M&A advisory arm of Daiwa Securities Group with significant Japan-originated cross-border deal flow. Comparable as a larger, established Japanese M&A advisor competing for the same outbound Southeast Asia mandates.
• Lincoln International: Global mid-market M&A advisory firm with offices across Asia. Comparable as an established cross-border M&A advisor competing for Japan-Southeast Asia mid-market mandates.
• Nomura Holdings: Global investment bank with deep Japan M&A franchise and Southeast Asia presence. Comparable as a much larger incumbent pursuing the same Japan-Southeast Asia cross-border advisory work.
• Houlihan Lokey: Global investment bank with significant Asia M&A advisory practice. Comparable as a much larger cross-border M&A advisor pursuing Japan-Asia deals.

Direct peers

• Clairfield International: International M&A advisory firm with strong presence in Asia. Comparable as a mid-sized cross-border M&A advisor serving similar mid-market Japan and Southeast Asia clients.
• YCP Group: Singapore-headquartered professional services firm supporting Japanese corporates expanding into Southeast Asia. Comparable as a Singapore-based advisory firm serving the same Japan-Southeast Asia corridor with consulting and deal support services.
• BDA Partners: Global cross-border M&A advisory boutique specializing in Asia-related deals. Comparable as a similarly-sized advisory firm focused on cross-border transactions in the Asia region.
• GIP Corporation: Japanese integrated M&A advisory firm that is also Asia Business Creation's capital and business partner. Directly comparable as a Japan-based M&A advisor now collaborating on the same Japan-Southeast Asia cross-border corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4I-TRQbiWfEdDvldAXg5ew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asia-business-creation-pte-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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