About · Our Story

A trusted bridge between Corporate Asia and the global market since 1989.

A boutique investment bank advising Corporate Asia and the global market on cross-border transactions, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.

El Segundo, CaliforniaTokyo, JapanMember, YAMADA Consulting Group
Founding & Heritage

Since our inception, Takenaka Partners has been recognized for a long-established network of contacts, particularly in Corporate Asia, with unparalleled access to key decision makers. The principles of integrity, trust, and relationship-building that shaped our early years continue to guide us today.

We have enjoyed a long and successful history of executing cross-border transactions despite many global economic downcycles. Our transaction experience covers buy-side and sell-side M&A deals, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and minority investments covering a multitude of industries.

Our professionals have multicultural and multilingual capabilities, enabling our clients to overcome barriers and communication issues that often arise in cross-border transaction negotiations.

Milestones

A practice built since 1989, marked by a few defining moments.

  1. 1989El Segundo · Tokyo

    Takenaka Partners founded.

    A boutique investment bank advising Corporate Asia and the global market on cross-border M&A, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.

  2. April 2024TSE Prime · 4792

    Joined YAMADA Consulting Group.

    Joined YAMADA Consulting Group Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime: 4792), a Tokyo-based comprehensive consulting firm — significantly expanding the firm's global reach and access to key decision makers.

  3. OngoingEurope expansion

    Collaboration with Clairfield International.

    Ongoing collaboration with Clairfield International to expand the firm's reach into Europe.

Firm at a Glance
Established1989
OfficesEl Segundo, California·Tokyo, Japan
GroupMember, YAMADA Consulting Group
NetworkMember firm, World Services Group (WSG)
Who We Serve
  • Global Fortune 500 companies in Asia and their U.S. subsidiaries
  • Privately held companies, small and medium businesses
  • Companies seeking strategic transactions (such as investments, financing, alliances) with Asian businesses