Link and Motivation Overview
- Year Founded
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2000
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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5,387
- Stock Symbol
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2170
- Investments
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35
- Share Price
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$3.49
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Link and Motivation General Information
Description
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
Contact Information
Website
www.lmi.ne.jpCorporate Office
- Kabukiza Tower 15 Floor
- 4-12-15 Ginza
- Tokyo, Chuo-ku 104-0061
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Kabukiza Tower 15 Floor
- 4-12-15 Ginza
- Tokyo, Chuo-ku 104-0061
- Japan
Link and Motivation Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, Link and Motivation’s stock price is $3.49. Its current market cap is $353M with 101M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.49 | $3.77 | $3.03 - $4.68 | $353M | 101M | 424K | $0.09 |
Link and Motivation Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Link and Motivation has a trailing 12-month revenue of $284M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 485,660 | 416,052 | 452,575 | 477,864 |
| Revenue | 284,349 | 277,428 | 247,332 | 241,755 |
| EBITDA | 40,125 | 41,225 | 47,627 | 44,915 |
| Net Income | 9,410 | 10,831 | 24,371 | 20,226 |
| Total Assets | 268,429 | 262,097 | 211,284 | 218,698 |
| Total Debt | 138,461 | 99,343 | 74,056 | 78,678 |
Link and Motivation Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Link and Motivation Comparisons
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Link and Motivation Competitors (33)
One of Link and Motivation’s 33 competitors is Community Resource Exchange, a Corporation company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resource Exchange | Corporation | New York, NY | ||||
| PA Consulting | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Baker Tilly Costa Rica | Corporation | San Jose, Costa Rica | ||||
| The North Highland Company | Private Equity-Backed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Oliver Wyman | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY |
Link and Motivation Patents
Link and Motivation Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7904436-B1 | Recruitment support device, recruitment support method, and program | Active | 23-Apr-2026 | ||
| JP-2026160650-A | Information processing device, information processing method, and program | Pending | 26-Mar-2025 | ||
| JP-2026059156-A | Answer analyzing device, answer analyzing method, and program | Pending | 26-Sep-2024 | ||
| JP-2025182650-A | Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program | Pending | 03-Jun-2024 | ||
| JP-2025182651-A | Information processing device, information processing method and program | Active | 03-Jun-2024 |
Link and Motivation Signals
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Link and Motivation Investments & Acquisitions (35)
Link and Motivation’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with SELF. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF | 01-Oct-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Unipos (Business/Productivity Software) | 01-Aug-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Japan Strategic Capital | 01-Apr-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Asset Management | ||
| Rapyuta Robotics | 28-Mar-2024 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| YARUKI Switch Group | 29-Jun-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) |
Link and Motivation ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
16.97 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Link and Motivation Exits (10)
Link and Motivation’s most recent exit was on 29-Jun-2023 from YARUKI Switch Group. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YARUKI Switch Group | 29-Jun-2023 | Completed |
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| Jinjer | 23-Jun-2022 | Completed |
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| Visional | 29-Mar-2016 | Completed |
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| Takeover Holdings | 04-Nov-2015 | Completed |
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| Raksul | 16-Feb-2015 | Later Stage VC | Completed |
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Link and Motivation Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| SELF | Tokyo, Japan | 2014 | |
| Unipos (Business/Productivity Software) | Tokyo, Japan | 2012 | |
| Motivation Academia | Japan | 2010 | |
| Link Saussure | Tokyo, Japan | 2009 | |
| OpenWork (Human Capital Services) | Tokyo, Japan | 2007 |
Link and Motivation FAQs
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When was Link and Motivation founded?
Link and Motivation was founded in 2000.
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Where is Link and Motivation headquartered?
Link and Motivation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Link and Motivation?
Link and Motivation has 5,387 total employees.
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What industry is Link and Motivation in?
Link and Motivation’s primary industry is Consulting Services (B2B).
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Is Link and Motivation a private or public company?
Link and Motivation is a Public company.
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What is Link and Motivation’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Link and Motivation is 2170.
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What is the current stock price of Link and Motivation?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of Link and Motivation is $3.49.
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What is the current market cap of Link and Motivation?
The current market capitalization of Link and Motivation is $353M.
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What is Link and Motivation’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Link and Motivation is $284M.
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Who are Link and Motivation’s competitors?
Community Resource Exchange, PA Consulting, Baker Tilly Costa Rica, The North Highland Company, and Oliver Wyman are some of the 33 competitors of Link and Motivation.
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What is Link and Motivation’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Link and Motivation’s EPS for 12 months was $0.09.
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