Naciel Holdings

Naciel Holdings Inc. is a Japanese holding company that provides comprehensive support services primarily for the restaurant, retail, and service industries. Founded on April 1, 2009, by Shunsuke Goto and Koji Nakamura, the company was originally named M&A Properties before rebranding to Naciel Holdings in January 2019 to better reflect its expanding scope and holding structure.

The firm operates through several subsidiary companies, each specializing in a different business vertical to create synergy and enhance management efficiency across the group. Its core business activities include the development and operation of software and support platforms that address operational and management issues for small to medium-sized enterprises. Key services encompass M&A advisory and consulting on corporate value enhancement, real estate brokerage, and software development. Through its subsidiaries like M&A Properties, Hokuto System, and Studio Arcana, Naciel Holdings delivers store opening and closing consulting, M&A support, IT system development, and property information services.

The company also has a presence in the human resources sector, operating recruitment websites such as 'Fjob' for the food and beverage industry and a reverse job-hunting site for new graduates. The business model is centered on providing a one-stop solution for operational challenges, generating revenue through its diverse consulting services, platform usage fees, and brokerage commissions. The company is venture capital-backed, with investors including Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and Mizuho Capital.

Keywords: restaurant support services, retail consulting, M&A advisory, real estate brokerage, hospitality software, corporate value consulting, store development, IT services, recruitment services, Japanese business services, food and beverage industry, SME support, holding company, venture capital-backed, store operations, management consulting, Hokuto System, Fjob, M&A Properties, Studio Arcana