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M&A Lead Co., Ltd. (M&A Lead株式会社) is a Tokyo-based, seller-exclusive M&A advisory firm that represents only the sell side in Japanese business acquisitions. Unlike traditional M&A intermediaries that charge both buyer and seller (a dual-mandate 'double-hand' model), M&A Lead operates on a pure sell-side mandate, maximizing proceeds for business owners through a success-fee-only structure with no upfront retainer or monthly fees. The firm leverages a proprietary network of over 100 M&A advisors across multiple firms to cast a wider net for qualified acquirers and accelerate deal timelines. In addition to its core sell-side advisory practice, M&A Lead also provides M&A digital transformation consulting to modernize deal processes for corporate clients.