Lukka, the global leader in enterprise crypto asset data and software solutions, has announced the acquisition of Aerial Partners, a pioneering Japanese company specializing in crypto asset data management, tax, and accounting software. This transaction marks Lukka’s official entry into the Japanese market.
“We are excited to join forces with Lukka,” said Kento Numasawa, CEO and Co-Founder of Aerial Partners. “Our collaboration is driven by a shared commitment to delivering robust and compliant solutions within the crypto asset industry. By integrating our expertise in the Japanese market with Lukka’s global presence and advanced technology, we are set to provide exceptional value to our clients and push forward innovation within the crypto ecosystem.”
The acquisition of Aerial Partners highlights Lukka’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and underscores the strategic importance of Japan, a country recognized for its early adoption and stringent regulation of crypto assets. With new tax policies and other key developments in 2024, the adoption of crypto assets in Japan is expected to accelerate rapidly. This acquisition positions Lukka with a strong foothold in this vital market. Aerial Partners brings a wealth of experience in crypto asset management, accounting, and regulatory compliance, particularly tailored to the Japanese market. Their enterprise tax and accounting software aligns seamlessly with Lukka’s existing product suite, creating strong synergies that will benefit both current and future customers.
Patrick Corker, Head of Strategy of Lukka, commented: “Acquiring Aerial Partners is a significant milestone in Lukka’s global growth. Their established presence in Japan, paired with their innovative solutions for crypto asset accounting and tax management, aligns perfectly with our offerings. We are expanding into Japan with our full suite of enterprise products, including financial software, market data, compliance, AML, and on-chain analytics solutions. This merger enhances our ability to serve our global clients while unlocking new opportunities in the Japanese market. We are excited about the future prospects this partnership will bring.”
This acquisition not only underscores Lukka’s commitment to global expansion but also solidifies its leadership in the crypto asset management industry. By combining Lukka’s institutional-grade technology with Aerial Partners’ deep market knowledge, complementary software solutions, the merged entity is poised to deliver comprehensive and compliant solutions to crypto asset investors and businesses worldwide, with a particular emphasis on strengthening its position in the Japanese market.
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About Lukka
Founded in 2014, Lukka serves the most risk-mature businesses in the world with enterprise data and software solutions. As a global team, headquartered in the United States, Lukka solves financial, risk, compliance, and tradfi use cases that are complicated by the characteristics of blockchain data.
Lukka’s data and software products are award winning, audited independently, and created to exceed institutional standards, such as those issued by the AICPA, ISO, IOSCO, and other trusted organizations, that focus on data quality, financial calculation accuracy & completeness, and managing technology operational risks. Lukka has obtained AICPA SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Audits, an ISO/IEC-27001 certification, NIST Cybersecurity Assessment, and continues to lead the industry with best in class technology risk governance.
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