AI Storm

Basic Information

Stock Code
3719
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
October 1964
Listing Year
September 2003
Official Website
https://www.ai-storm.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

AI Storm is a Tokyo-based information and communications company founded in 1964, specializing in management consulting, IPO support, and accounting system implementation, having established a solid position in the industry as a professional services firm.

Current Situation

AI Storm primarily conducts business centered on management consulting for companies, with strengths in IPO support, business regeneration support, and accounting system implementation support. Headquartered in Tokyo and listed in 2003, it maintains a stable customer base. Performance is steady, and it sustains competitive relationships with related companies and competitors. Its competitive advantages include specialized advisory capabilities and extensive know-how in supporting corporate growth phases. In recent years, it has focused on system implementation and M&A support to diversify revenue. It has earned trust through its track record in management support adapting to environmental changes and emerging markets. Moving forward, it aims for mid- to long-term growth by strengthening AI utilization and DX promotion support. Financially, it enriches investor information and focuses on stable business operations.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Over 60 years of continuous management support since founding
  • Numerous successful cases in the IPO support industry
  • Long-established company headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Possesses broad networks with related companies
  • Pioneer in management and financial advisory specialization
  • Strength in SME support compared to competitors
  • Flexible services adaptable to diverse industries
  • Custom-made support for each project
  • Deploys proven M&A intermediation services
  • High comprehensiveness in education and training programs
  • High success rate in management regeneration consulting
  • Improved customer satisfaction through legal and tax collaborations
  • Strong post-IPO follow-up system
  • Active participation in IPO support for regional companies
  • Leading company focusing on DX promotion support

Hidden Connections

  • Established strategic partnerships with multiple major financial institutions
  • Collaborates with local government SME support initiatives, contributing to regional economic revitalization
  • Broad service deployment in collaboration with parent and group companies
  • Core executives of competitor companies composed of former AI Storm alumni
  • Advancing joint R&D with specific AI technology providers
  • Many successful IPO companies form a virtuous cycle of customer expansion through referrals
  • Participates in regulatory relaxation advocacy with government and local authorities, contributing to industry development
  • Track record of capital and business alliances with private equity funds

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of consulting requests due to surging corporate DX demand
  • Rising IPO aspirations among SMEs
  • Demand growth from M&A market activation
  • Service quality improvement through AI technology utilization
  • Increasing needs for audit and tax strengthening
  • Enhancement of environment and sustainability-related support
  • Growing demand for global expansion support
  • Expansion of remote and online support services
  • Expanding demand in human resource development and education fields
  • Demand for compliance support with legal amendments

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 20% market share in IPO support
  • Reach over 50% revenue ratio from DX-related consulting
  • Expand sustainability-related services
  • Commence business expansion in overseas markets
  • Strengthen provision of comprehensive management consulting services
  • Further advancement of AI and data analysis technologies
  • Organizational enhancement through diverse talent acquisition and development
  • Maintain customer satisfaction above 90%
  • Achieve annual sales exceeding ¥10 billion
  • Establish position as a socially responsible information and communications company

Business Segments

IPO Support Segment

Overview
Provides comprehensive support for companies aiming for new listing.
Competitiveness
Extensive track record of successful IPOs and broad financial network
Customers
  • Companies aspiring for new listing
  • Venture capital
  • Financial institutions
  • Securities companies
  • Legal and tax offices
  • Executives
Products
  • IPO preparation consulting
  • Document preparation support
  • Capital policy advice
  • Internal control construction support
  • IR strategy planning
  • Post-IPO follow-up

Business Regeneration and M&A Support

Overview
Comprehensive advice and execution support for management improvement, mergers, and acquisitions.
Competitiveness
High expertise backed by numerous successful cases and reliability
Customers
  • Companies in management crisis
  • Companies seeking acquisitions
  • Financial institutions
  • Law firms
  • Tax accountant firms
  • Funds
Products
  • Regeneration plan formulation support
  • Financial improvement consulting
  • M&A intermediation
  • Due diligence
  • Integration plan formulation
  • Contract negotiation support

Accounting System Implementation Support

Overview
Provides full support for corporate accounting system construction and operations.
Competitiveness
Customization capabilities tailored to industry characteristics
Customers
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Listed companies
  • Accounting firms
  • System vendors
  • IT consulting companies
Products
  • Accounting software selection support
  • System design and construction
  • Implementation training
  • Operation support
  • Cloud accounting integration

Financial and Management Advisory

Overview
Specialized support for corporate financial health and growth strategy development.
Competitiveness
Industry-specific analytical and proposal strengths
Customers
  • Corporate executives
  • Finance personnel
  • Investors
  • Financial institutions
  • Consulting companies
Products
  • Management strategy formulation support
  • Financial analysis and improvement proposals
  • Risk management consulting
  • Business plan creation support

IT and DX Promotion Support

Overview
Support from planning to execution of digital transformation.
Competitiveness
Utilization of latest technologies and practical know-how
Customers
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Retail
  • Finance
  • Government agencies
Products
  • Business process reform
  • Cloud implementation support
  • Digital tool provision
  • System integration consulting

Risk Management Support

Overview
Strategic support for minimizing management risks.
Competitiveness
Strong expert network for legal compliance
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail chains
  • Energy companies
Products
  • Risk assessment services
  • Compliance support
  • Internal audit support

Education and Training Services

Overview
Various training programs for corporate human resource development.
Competitiveness
Practical and systematic education programs
Customers
  • Corporate executives
  • Mid-level managers
  • New employees
Products
  • Executive training
  • Management training
  • New employee education programs

Market Research and Analysis Services

Overview
Provides market information from multiple perspectives.
Competitiveness
Rich data analysis and report creation capabilities
Customers
  • Financial institutions
  • Consulting firms
  • Manufacturing
  • IT companies
Products
  • Industry trend research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Customer satisfaction surveys

Legal and Tax Advisory

Overview
Specialized legal and tax services supporting corporate management.
Competitiveness
Rapid response through collaboration with experts
Customers
  • Corporate executives
  • Tax accountant firms
  • Law firms
Products
  • Tax consultation
  • Contract review
  • Legal risk assessment

Financial Planning

Overview
Services supporting asset formation and management.
Competitiveness
Optimal proposals tailored to customers
Customers
  • Individual investors
  • Corporate welfare personnel
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Asset management planning
  • Retirement benefit simulations
  • Insurance review support

Management Improvement Support Program

Overview
Custom support for a wide range of management challenges.
Competitiveness
On-site, hands-on practical know-how
Customers
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Pre-listing companies
Products
  • Performance improvement consulting
  • Cash flow support
  • Human resource utilization planning

System Integration Support

Overview
Comprehensive support for corporate IT infrastructure development.
Competitiveness
Broad technical skills and project management capabilities
Customers
  • IT companies
  • Large corporations
  • Government offices
Products
  • System design
  • Infrastructure construction
  • Security measures

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-specialty management consulting capabilities
  • Extensive track record in IPO and business regeneration support
  • Accounting system implementation know-how
  • Broad legal and tax support
  • Customer-oriented service provision
  • Strong financial industry network
  • Flexible service customization
  • Rich project experience
  • High-level technical support system
  • Continuous customer follow-up
  • Advanced risk management capabilities
  • Leading-edge digitalization response
  • Comprehensive education and training services
  • Versatility across diverse industries
  • Reliable corporate brand

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong specialized knowledge and track record in IPO and M&A fields
  • Provision of multifaceted management challenge resolution capabilities
  • Flexible services tailored to customer growth stages
  • Industry-specialized system implementation support
  • Collaboration system with legal and tax experts
  • Adoption of latest DX promotion support technologies
  • Dual approach of local focus and nationwide coverage
  • High customer satisfaction and retention rates
  • High trust from executives
  • Utilization of extensive industry networks
  • Development capabilities for proprietary management analysis tools
  • Reliable provision backed by stable financial base
  • Rapid and accurate issue identification capabilities
  • Long-term partnership building strength
  • Preparation for international operations with multilingual support

Threats

  • Deterioration in client company performance due to economic fluctuations
  • Intensifying price competition with competitors
  • Delays in responding to rapid IT technology changes
  • Business constraints from strengthened regulations
  • Decline in service quality due to talent shortage
  • Fluctuations in M&A market environment
  • Increased response burden from diversifying DX needs
  • Intensified competition from overseas companies
  • Revenue decline due to client performance slumps
  • Risk of failure in new business investments
  • Business continuity risks from natural disasters, etc.
  • Intellectual property infringement risks

Innovations

2024: Development of AI-Powered Management Analysis Support System

Overview
Developed a management analysis tool using artificial intelligence to improve consulting accuracy.
Impact
50% reduction in analysis time, improved accuracy

2023: Introduction of Cloud-Based IPO Support Platform

Overview
Launched a cloud service to streamline IPO preparation and enhance customer convenience.
Impact
30% increase in customer usage rate

2022: Launch of AI Tool for Financial Risk Management

Overview
Developed a machine learning-based financial risk assessment tool to reduce business risks.
Impact
20% improvement in risk detection rate

2021: Strengthening of DX Promotion Support Business

Overview
Expanded support services to accelerate digitalization response.
Impact
15% increase in annual customers

2020: Development of Online Training Platform

Overview
Built remote education services in response to COVID-19, creating new business opportunities.
Impact
Multiplied training participants

Sustainability

  • Reducing environmental impact through paperless office initiatives
  • CO2 emission reductions via remote meetings
  • Joint environmental protection activities with local communities
  • Promoting diversity and women's empowerment
  • Improving labor productivity through work style reforms
  • Operational cost reductions via energy efficiency
  • Strengthening ethical standards in supply chains
  • Active participation in social contribution activities
  • Regular issuance of CSR reports
  • Enhanced employee health management