We believe we can open doors to purpose-driven companies.

About Us

Ikigai is a special purpose acquisition company whose shares are listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Its aim is to acquire high growth, scalable businesses operating in the ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) sectors with a strong positive social impact at their core. Ikigai’s London listing, together with its management team’s deep connections in Asia and Europe, is designed to prove attractive to growth companies seeking the benefits of a publicly listed profile, access to global capital as well as expansion beyond their domestic markets, either organically or through further acquisitions. Acquisitions will be funded through a combination of cash, equity and debt, as required.

Whilst there is no restriction as to the geographical location of any target business, it is likely that the first acquisition(s) will take place in the Asia-Pacific region, due to the location, network and experience of Ikigai’s management and key advisors. This may comprise the acquisition of a single company or business or a series of acquisitions by way of a “roll-up” strategy, whereby Ikigai acquires and merges several businesses in a particular sector. The benefits of a roll-up strategy include greater access to capital, overhead cost reduction, economies of scale, leveraging a more diverse client base and speed of entry to new markets.

In particular, any target acquisition is likely to have the following key characteristics:

• a strong positive social impact and/or ESG strategy
• an experienced management team with a proven track record;
• growth potential beyond its home market, ideally with the potential to expand globally;
• a solid reputation with customers and/or clients; and
• shareholders who are willing to accept shares or other securities as a significant part of the acquisition consideration.