SEIKOURI empowers venture capital and private equity investors by pinpointing prime merger and acquisition targets in the AI sector. Leveraging its expertise and market insights, the company identifies promising AI ventures, enabling investors to secure earlier and more profitable exits. This service streamlines the investment process and maximizes returns in the fast-paced AI landscape.
Leveraging its expansive network within the software startup industry, SEIKOURI excels at sourcing tailored AI solutions for a diverse range of clients. Whether it's media agencies striving to optimize their operations, software developers eager to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities, or service providers aiming to enhance their offerings, SEIKOURI connects businesses with innovative AI technologies. By uncovering early-stage AI solutions, SEIKOURI provides clients with a competitive edge, enabling them to adopt transformative technologies ahead of mainstream awareness.
SEIKOURI actively bridges the gap between AI solution developers and eager investors, creating dynamic and mutually beneficial partnerships. With a profound grasp of both the technical and financial dimensions of AI ventures, SEIKOURI expertly aligns investor aspirations with cutting-edge AI technologies. Furthermore, SEIKOURI connects AI developers with potential buyers, paving the way for successful exits and strategic acquisitions in the ever-evolving AI landscape. These services make SEIKOURI a crucial catalyst in the AI ecosystem, driving innovation, attracting investment, and fast-tracking the adoption of AI technologies across multiple industries.
SEIKOURI catapults businesses to international success, consistently exceeding expectations. With the insight of seasoned entrepreneurs, they walk alongside founders, guiding them through every step of the journey. SEIKOURI is the powerhouse driving businesses forward, prioritizing global and overall success.
Creating and accessing strategic alliances, offering bespoke fundraising solutions, and crafting tailored business strategies, SEIKOURI covers all bases. Their unmatched expertise and dedication provide an unparalleled experience, anticipating business needs before they even arise.
SEIKOURI possesses the prowess to develop both short-term and long-term strategies, ensuring businesses meet targets and achieve goals. They craft customized strategies tailored to each business's unique needs.
With a world-class team and visionary approach, SEIKOURI expertly formulates and implements plans, driving change towards successful outcomes.
SEIKOURI excels at securing the necessary funds for business expansion and globalization, crafting tailored strategies to finance growth.
Their approach is far from one-size-fits-all. With a proven track record of helping clients secure funding and partnerships, SEIKOURI taps into a vast network within the Venture Capital and Private Equity space, continuously nurturing these connections to ensure access to a diverse group of investors.
SEIKOURI specializes in analyzing businesses, opening doors to investors, and guiding the entire process—from preparing the pitch to securing the investment.
Once funding is established, SEIKOURI leverages its extensive experience in managing investor relationships, ensuring effective communication and achieving a fair valuation for the company.
Having a competitive advantage and gaining local credibility leads to growth. The right Strategic Alliances are key to gaining a competitive edge when taking a business internationally.
SEIKOURI understands the value of Strategic Alliances in building a competitive edge and securing the local credibility necessary for maximum growth.
Leveraging its vast network, SEIKOURI provides C-level access to global strategic partners that elevate businesses to new heights. From the initial introduction to generating revenue streams and beyond, SEIKOURI guides businesses through the ongoing process of building a global presence. They empower companies to manage independently and self-sufficiently, ensuring international success.
SEIKOURI is a privately held boutique strategy consulting firm, headquartered on the corner of East 41st Street and Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, only one block away from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park. Founded in 2008, SEIKOURI is fully owned and operated by the management team and we are proud to say profitable since year one.
With their vast networks and mature global strategic alliances, and with headquarters in New York City, offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Berlin, Dubai, and Singapore, as well as associates in Sao Paulo, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, SEIKOURI has the people and tools in place to make any business a tour de force, possibly more than imagined.
Markus served in various roles in alliance development, sales, and strategic consulting before founding SEIKOURI. Among others, he was a Board Member at ACE TOMATO AG (IT Security Consulting), Chief Revenue Officer at Drivve LLC (Cloud DMS), ESVP of North America at Paessler AG (Network Monitoring), VP of Global Alliances at Jedox AG/Inc. (BI & CPM), Lead Advisory Board Member at award-winning online booking technology provider APPOINTEDD/Saloca Ltd. and Member of the Board of Directors at Attributy Inc. (AI-driven Campaign Optimization). Languages: English, German
Akiza is in charge of expanding SEIKOURI's business in Southeast Asia. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Tokyo and holds an impressive bunch of various high-level technical certifications from the IT-Security industry. During the last 10 years, she supported several North American security solution providers with their market entry in Southeast Asia. As a child, Akiza lived in Japan, Korea, China, and Brazil, before moving to Singapore at the age of 14. Languages: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, English, Portuguese.
Ariel «Chad» Appelbaum joined SEIKOURI in January 2020.
In addition to his CFO role, Chad leads the consulting team as Senior Vice President.
Over the last 30 years, Chad developed dozens of tech businesses from startup-stage into multimillion-dollar businesses as investor, advisor, business strategy developer, M&A expert, and CFO.
Chad holds a Master of Science in Financial Economics from Columbia Business School New York.
Languages: English
Jimmy specializes in mobile solutions, social collaboration and social media. He is an Apple OS X and iOS evangelist. He wears many hats including consultant, UI designer and marketing executive. Born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan; Jimmy spent three years in Australia before moving to California in 1998. Jimmy was the Founder & CEO of 2100b Sausalito LLC, a consulting company specializing in Digital Strategy development, which was acquired by SEIKOURI in 2014. He holds a Master's in computer science from EECS at UC Berkeley. Languages: English, Japanese
The offering includes individual Executive Coaching as well as Training and Facilitation Sessions like
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, each kanji sign character has a special meaning. Combined, they mean 'success'.
turn into | become | get | grow | elapse | reach
achievement | merits | success | honor | credit
reverse | inside | palm | sole | rear | lining
