About.

Bridging Businesses, Unlocking Opportunities

At YKBridge, we empower global companies to successfully enter and scale in the Japanese market. With deep expertise in Go-to-Market strategy, business development, and talent acquisition, we help businesses overcome the challenges of expansion while minimizing risk and cost.

Founded by Yuki Kishi, a seasoned expert in Japanese market entry, fintech, and innovation, YKBridge was created to solve a critical problem: hiring a full-time Country Manager in Japan is expensive and high-risk, yet essential for market success.

Why YKBridge?

Innovative Market Entry Model: We offer Country Manager as a Service (CMaaS), allowing businesses to scale at their own pace.
Deep Local Expertise: We understand Japan’s business culture, regulatory landscape, and competitive market.
Global Experience, Local Knowledge: With a track record of supporting 400+ startups and enterprises, we blend global strategy with local execution.

At YKBridge, we don’t just consult—we partner with businesses to create sustainable success in Japan.

Ready to expand into Japan? Let’s build your roadmap together.

Yuki Kishi

CEO, Founder

Former CFO and Head of Business Development at a Japanese tech startup.
Expert in regulatory landscape, fintech, and startup growth strategies.
Representative of two major industry bodies: Fintech Association of Japan & Sustainability Data Standardization Consortium.