Lanmar Capital

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of 次世代オートメーション株式会社

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI powered process automation firm, helping businesses and local government automate financial, procurement and sales processes. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Lanmar Capital to accomplish?

• Exit with partial ESOP

SOLUTION

How did you find Lanmar Capital?

Referral

Why did you select Lanmar Capital over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Lanmar Capital were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Smooth transaction from LOI to close everything was handled professionally. Outside consultants and due diligence were managed by Lanmar, it was mostly hands off experience. We focused mainly on verifying that the valuation and diligence was fair. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Almost a year post acquisition Lanmar has yet to go for the low hanging fruit of bottom line reduction. The company is still growing rapidly, with the help of Lanmar we were also able to reach clients from other geographical regions. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Timely response, within the hour. Never had to chase them for any information, always prompt. All questions were addressed in detail and beyond. 

What was your primary form of communication with Lanmar Capital?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Unlike PE firms I've dealt with before, they're cautious and want to maintain growth without sacrificing quality. In other words they won't destroy your company. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Lanmar Capital could have done differently?

Communicating with some of our Japanese stakeholders was challenging for some of their employees.