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A2o Inc
A2O Inc is a Tokyo-based firm founded in 2013, focusing on management consulting and M&A advisory services. It aims to establish a cross-border venture capital platform tailored to the Japanese market.
Overview
What A2o Inc does
What A2o Inc is
A2O Inc is a Tokyo-based firm founded in 2013, focusing on management consulting and M&A advisory services. It aims to establish a cross-border venture capital platform tailored to the Japanese market.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Other
- Founded
- Founded in 2013
- Approximate age
- About 13 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- April 22, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
A2o Inc as a funder
Investment thesis
A2O aims to establish a cross-border venture capital platform tailored to the Japanese market, focusing on nurturing early-stage businesses into strong ventures.
Focus narrative
A2O provides services in management consulting, M&A advisory, and venture capital. The organization engages in various strategic initiatives and innovation projects both domestically in Japan and internationally.
Value beyond capital
A2O provides value through its extensive experience in management consulting and M&A advisory, helping portfolio companies navigate growth challenges and strategic initiatives.
Focus and fit
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded notable exits
- Ooyala, SiTime, Sakti3, Runa, 41st Parameter, and Link-A-Media, plus 2 more
Portfolio context
The portfolio includes notable companies that were previously part of Kaz Terada's investments at ITOCHU Technology Ventures, Inc. These include Ooyala (acquired by Telstra), Thuuz, SiTime (acquired by MegaChips), Sakti3 (acquired by Dyson), Runa (acquired by Staples), 41st Parameter (acquired by Experian), Link-A-Media (acquired by SK Hynix), Teknovus (acquired by Broadcom), and Silver Egg Technologies (IPO in 2017).
Capability profile
A2o Inc as a publisher
Editorial focus
A2O, Inc. focuses on supporting the growth of client companies through management consulting, M&A advisory, and venture capital services. The organization engages in various strategic initiatives and innovation projects both domestically in Japan and internationally.
Audience value
A2O aims to establish a cross-border venture capital platform that aligns with the maturity and timing of the Japanese market, nurturing promising early-stage businesses into strong ventures.
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Fund Managers · Founders
- Regions
- Asia
Common questions
What to know about A2o Inc
Upseed classifies A2o Inc under the Other organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 22, 2026
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