Singapore M&A Association Strengthens Local M&A Community with Nihon M&A Center Singapore as Platinum Founding Member

Singapore, 19 February 2026 – The Singapore M&A Association (SGM&A) is pleased to welcome Nihon M&A Center Singapore as a Platinum Founding Member, marking a strong start to the year and reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Singapore’s role as a leading M&A hub in Southeast Asia.

Established in 2016, Nihon M&A Center Singapore is an M&A advisory firm specializing in the SME market, guided by its mission of assisting companies to continue and prosper through M&A. The firm provides end-to-end advisory support across the entire M&A journey – from deal origination and matchmaking to due diligence, negotiation, and transaction completion – supporting business owners through purpose-driven transactions, smooth ownership transition, business continuity and long-term value creation.

As part of the publicly listed Nihon M&A Center Inc. group in Japan, the firm is backed by over 35 years of group-level M&A experience, a strong transaction track record, and an established presence across Southeast Asia. Leveraging this platform, Nihon M&A Center Singapore brings extensive network of buyers, sellers, and industry partners across Japan and the region, combining these connections with deep local market understanding to facilitate strategic and meaningful cross-border M&A opportunities.

“We believe having Nihon M&A Center Singapore onboard as a Platinum Founding Member is a meaningful addition to our growing M&A community,” said Erin Tan, SGM&A Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances. “Their experience and wide network across Japan and Southeast Asia add depth to our ecosystem, supporting our aim of fostering a well-connected, collaborative M&A landscape in Singapore.”

“As we celebrate the 10^th anniversary of our Singapore office since our establishment in 2016, this marks a very important milestone for us as we look to further expand our business and deepen our commitment to supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the companies we serve,” said Yusuke Ojima, Regional Head for Southeast Asia, Nihon M&A Center Singapore. “Therefore, joining SGM&A as a Founding Member at this juncture feels like a natural step in strengthening our engagement with the local M&A community. The Association provides a valuable platform for connection and exchange within Singapore’s M&A ecosystem and beyond, and we look forward to contributing our experience from Japan and across the region to support its continued development.”

Through this collaboration, SGM&A and Nihon M&A Center Singapore will work together on a range of initiatives, including industry events, knowledge-sharing sessions, cross-border exchanges, and thought leadership efforts. These initiatives aim to strengthen the local M&A ecosystem by supporting both M&A practitioners and business owners with greater access to insights, expertise, and cross-border opportunities.

About the Singapore M&A Association (SGM&A)

The Singapore M&A Association (SGM&A) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence, collaboration, and innovation in mergers and acquisitions. The Association provides a platform for M&A practitioners, corporates, investors, and advisors to connect, share expertise, and advance best practices that strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading regional M&A hub. For more information, visit https://manda.sg/

About Nihon M&A Center Singapore Pte. Ltd.    

Nihon M&A Center Inc. is a Japan-based, publicly listed M&A advisory firm with over 35 years of experience and one of the strongest M&A track records in Asia. As one of the largest M&A advisory firms in Japan, Nihon M&A Center’s 700+ M&A professionals have supported more than 10,000 business owners across Japan and international markets, maintains an established presence across Southeast Asia. The group has an established presence across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, enabling strong regional connectivity and cross-border execution capabilities.

Established in 2016, Nihon M&A Center Singapore Pte. Ltd. supports SMEs through growth-oriented and purpose-driven M&A, guided by its mission of assisting companies to continue and prosper through M&A. Leveraging Japanese best practices, deep local market understanding, and an extensive regional network, the firm provides end-to-end advisory services to support business continuity, smooth ownership transitions, and long-term value creation. For more information, visit https://nihon-ma.com.sg/