SQUEEZE Inc. (Head Office: Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido; CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi; Securities Code: 558A), a company driving AX (AI Transformation) in the hotel and tourism industry, announces the appointment of Atsuhiro Oikawa, former President of M&A Cloud Inc., as Senior Executive, M&A.
SQUEEZE was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market on April 22, 2026. By welcoming Mr. Oikawa—an entrepreneur who has personally experienced a successful business exit and has supported the growth of numerous startups and companies through one of Japan’s leading M&A platforms—the Company will further strengthen its capabilities in business strategy development and execution, new business creation, and corporate management.
■ Background and Purpose of the Appointment
Under its vision of “Becoming a Platform That Expands the Potential of Space and Time,” SQUEEZE has led the digital transformation (DX) and AI transformation (AX) of the hospitality industry through the development of its proprietary “suitebook” platform and the expansion of its apartment hotel brand “Minn.”
Following its IPO, SQUEEZE has entered a second phase of growth, positioning inorganic growth through M&A and strategic alliances as one of its key business strategies, alongside continued organic expansion. Since founding his first company while still at university, successfully completing a business sale (M&A), and later establishing M&A Cloud, Mr. Oikawa has built deep expertise and an extensive network across Japan’s startup ecosystem and M&A industry.
With Mr. Oikawa joining the Company, SQUEEZE will combine its strengths in technology and hotel operations with cutting-edge expertise in M&A and business development, further enhancing corporate value while accelerating innovation across the hospitality industry.
■ Profile of Atsuhiro Oikawa
Atsuhiro Oikawa
In 2011, while still a university student, Mr. Oikawa founded Macropus Inc., launching an offshore application development business that grew to annual sales of several hundred million yen within four years. In 2015, he sold the business for JPY 200 million. Drawing on his own exit experience, he recognized the need for technology-driven innovation in the M&A industry and subsequently founded M&A Cloud Inc., where he served as President. Under his leadership, the company established one of Japan’s leading online M&A platforms, generating numerous successful transactions and earning him recognition as one of Forbes NEXT UNDER 30. He stepped down as President of M&A Cloud in April 2026.
■ Comment from Atsuhiro Oikawa
“I am truly excited to join the SQUEEZE team as Senior Executive, M&A, at this new stage of the Company’s journey as a public company. Under Shinichi Tatebayashi’s leadership, SQUEEZE has built a unique position by combining technology with real-world operational capabilities in the enormous hospitality market. As someone from Hokkaido myself, I have a strong desire to contribute to the growth of local businesses and regional communities. By leveraging my experience in company creation, successful business exits, and operating an M&A platform, together with the network I have built over the years, I will fully support SQUEEZE’s M&A strategy and business development so that the Company can achieve further non-organic growth as a listed company while also contributing to the development of Hokkaido and regional economies across Japan.”
■ Comment from Shinichi Tatebayashi, Representative Director & CEO, SQUEEZE Inc.
“I am delighted to welcome Atsuhiro Oikawa, one of Japan’s leading experts in M&A and the startup ecosystem, as our Senior Executive, M&A.
As SQUEEZE enters its next stage of growth following our public listing, Mr. Oikawa’s exceptional expertise and extensive network—built through his own entrepreneurial journey, successful business exits, and support for the growth of numerous companies—will serve as a powerful engine for creating future growth opportunities and strengthening our management capabilities.
With his appointment, we will further pursue strategic alliances and new growth opportunities while continuing to enhance our corporate value and accelerate our transition into the next stage of sustainable growth.”
■ About SQUEEZE Inc.
Company Name: SQUEEZE Inc.
Listing: TSE Growth Market (Securities Code: 558A)
Head Office: 1-52 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan
Founded: September 1, 2014
CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi
Business Description: Provision of the next-generation operations platform “suitebook” and the AX (AI Transformation) platform; AI-powered support for revenue optimization and operational efficiency; hotel planning and operations; and operational support services through BPO.
URL:https://squeeze-inc.co.jp/
