Aozora Bank and Arthur D. Little Launch Joint Venture to Back SME Growth and M&A

Joint venture aims to help small, mid-sized companies grow and pursue M&A

Aozora Bank will identify investment opportunities and serve as the primary source of financing for the new joint venture. (Source photos Nikkei)

MOTONARI YOSHIMI

October 3, 2026 11:01 JST

TOKYO — Aozora Bank has joined forces with the Japanese arm of U.S. consulting firm Arthur D. Little to create a combined investment and management advisory service. The initiative is designed to support small and midsize companies in pursuing mergers and acquisitions and expanding their operations globally.

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