M&A / Investment / Group-in
Providing a foundation
for capital and growth
Smaregi accelerates growth through capital participation, such as M&A and investments in businesses that have synergy with store operations, leveraging a business foundation of 54,992 active stores and a cumulative transaction amount of over ¥13.7trillion .
A foundation of 54,992 active stores and over ¥13.7trillion.
Maximizing business with the "Store OS".
Number of active stores
54,992
As of the end of January 2026Cumulative transactions processed
¥13.7trillion
As of the end of January 2026Building sales channels
Touchpoints with 54,992 stores
Leveraging Smaregi's installed stores and customer touchpoints, the sales channels of group-in businesses can be newly expanded through our existing B2B sales network. Expands the customer base without incurring customer acquisition costs.
Data Utilization
Data from ¥13.7trillion in transaction volume
Transaction foundation of ¥13.7trillion in cumulative GMV, we identify industry-specific trends and growth potential to create new business opportunities.
Management Team Support
Management support after capital participation
Leveraging our track record of management support post-group-in and our expertise in store operations, we support decision-making and execution in the growth phase following capital participation.
Committing as a business partner
through to growth after capital participation.
We participate in synergistic businesses as active stakeholders.
Not just as supporters, but as a part of the business.
Director / M&A, Investment, PMI KOHEI TAKAMADATE
After participating in M&A and IPOs for multiple stores as a franchise owner at Fastgrowth, he founded several web services and executed a buyout to GREE. Subsequently, he managed the beauty business at GREE, Inc. Leveraging this management expertise, he led the M&A and PMI of the payment business after joining Smaregi, achieving profitability . We support each phase of investment, group-in, and M&A with a sense of unity as an active participant.
- M&A Planning & Public Relations
- Acquisition Execution
- PMI & Integration
- Management Support
Past Track Record
PAYGATE Formerly ROYAL GATE INC.
Achieved quarterly profitability in about a year and a half after acquiring the standalone payment business.
Integrated POS and payment to establish a system that completes everything from implementation to operation on a single device. Achieving rapid expansion through a cross-selling strategy.
Smaregi EC Formerly Netshop Supporters Co., Ltd.
Realized inventory linkage connecting stores and EC.
ntegrated EC and store data to centralize management of inventory, orders, and customers. Driving operational efficiency and performance growth for store operators.
We invest in businesses that have synergy with with "Store OS".
Investment Policy
Towards the realization of the "Store OS" concept, Smaregi will strategically invest in store operations-related businesses.
We will consider capital participation according to the situation and growth phase of the target business, including secondary, turnaround, and minority investments .
Investment Targets
Store operations-related businesses
We target businesses that can demonstrate synergy with Smaregi's business foundation through group-in.
From Business Understanding to Growth Execution
- Step.1
- Initial Interview & Overview ConfirmationWe will confirm the business overview and consultation details. NDAs will be signed as necessary.
- Step.2
- Business Understanding & Synergy ConfirmationWe will confirm the business direction and the potential for synergy with Smaregi.
- Step.3
- Proposal of Terms & DiscussionWe will propose and discuss capital alliance or acquisition terms and schedules.
- Step.4
- Growth Execution after Capital ParticipationWe will continuously drive the execution of management and business growth.
Regarding M&A, Investment,
and Group-in for store operations-related businesses
- The "Store OS Fund" is part of Smaregi's medium to long-term growth strategy.
For specific strategies of VISION 2031, please see the Medium-term Management Plan page.
About Store OS
Starting with our cloud-based POS system, we aim to establish a mission-critical infrastructure that covers all functions necessary for retail and hospitality store operations. Smaregi is evolving From POS System to "Store OS".
By accelerating our development capabilities through the advancement of Generative AI and integrating relevant services via M&A, we will realize our vision as a mission-critical infrastructure that drives operational efficiency in store management.
