Finance
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.
