Accenture to acquire Japan-based digital firm Yumemi
TOKYO, JAPAN — Outsourcing giant Accenture has announced plans to acquire Yumemi Inc., a Japan-based digital services company, in a move designed to fast-track the creation and scaling of next-generation digital products for clients worldwide.
Enhancing product design with AI and analytics
While financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the merger aims to streamline the development, launch, and ongoing enhancement of digital products by leveraging user insights and combining Accenture’s strength in generative AI and analytics with Yumemi’s agile design methodologies.
“By integrating Yumemi’s advanced capabilities, we will bolster our ability to help clients address critical business challenges by anticipating their needs and supporting the development of innovative new digital products,” said Atsushi Egawa, CEO of Accenture Japan and co-CEO for Asia-Pacific.
“We are committed to creating world-class digital products that significantly impact the market, driving transformation and competitiveness of enterprises in Japan and across the globe.”
Founded in 2000, Yumemi has delivered over 600 projects across all major industries and engages 60 million monthly active users globally. The firm’s 400-person team—comprising designers and engineers operating in unified “design engineering” squads—will join Accenture Song, the company’s tech-driven creative arm.
Expanding reach in a booming market
Accenture sees the deal as a strategic investment in Japan’s fast-growing digital transformation market, forecasted to reach US$1.755 trillion globally by 2028, with Japan projected to grow at a 9.6% CAGR.
Despite strong demand, many Japanese firms still face disjointed processes in product development. Accenture believes the acquisition will allow it to offer seamless, end-to-end solutions that speed time-to-market and enhance customer experiences.
A shared culture of innovation
Yumemi CEO Toshiyuki Kataoka emphasized cultural alignment as a key driver of the partnership. “Accenture’s commitment to delivering on the promise of technology and human ingenuity perfectly aligns with our vision of crafting timeless services,” he said.
The deal follows Accenture Song’s acquisition of U.S.-based design agency Work & Co in 2024, reinforcing its global expansion in digital product development.
Accenture reported $81 billion in new bookings in fiscal 2024 and expects 2025 revenues to rise by 3 to 6 percent, with quarterly revenues projected between $16.85 and $17.45 billion.
After two consecutive years in the top spot, the global professional services company ranked #2 in OA500 2025, an objective index of the world’s 500 top outsourcing companies.
