Bridgecode Signs Strategic Agreement with Shinhan Investment to Expand Corporate Succession M&A Advisory Services

(From left) Sangmin Park, CEO of BridgeCode, and Geunsu Jung, Head of CIB at Shinhan Investment Corp, are taking a photo to commemorate the MOU signing ceremony held on the 12th at the Shinhan Investment Corp headquarters. (Photo by Shinhan Investment Corp)

Bridgecode, a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has signed a strategic business agreement (MOU) with Shinhan Investment Corp. to strengthen advisory services for corporate succession-focused M&A among SMEs and mid-sized companies. This agreement was established to provide a “one-stop solution for corporate succession M&A,” encompassing financial, tax, and governance strategies for business owner clients.

The two companies plan to systemically support “third-party corporate succession” M&A advisory services for businesses that face challenges with family succession. Bridgecode intends to leverage its SME-focused M&A advisory expertise to develop tailored execution strategies that combine a company’s lifecycle with the owner’s specific needs.

In particular, under this agreement, Bridgecode will serve as the key execution entity for small and mid-sized M&A advisory. The firm is recognized for its competitiveness in SME M&A consulting, based on its team of M&A specialists and sophisticated data analysis capabilities. Bridgecode has received the highest rating in the official M&A advisor evaluation by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, handles thousands of M&A consultations annually, and has accumulated advisory experience amounting to several trillion won in total transaction value.

Bridgecode and Shinhan Financial Group also plan to actively respond to the “Activation of Corporate Succession M&A” policy direction announced by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups on December 24, 2025. To this end, Shinhan Financial Group is establishing a “corporate succession matrix” system that organically connects functions such as banking and securities (Shinhan Premier, CIB) within the group. The group plans to launch the first phase of this initiative, centering on agile teams in banking and securities in conjunction with the current agreement.

A representative from Bridgecode stated, “It is unfortunate that many SME owners are forced to consider the very survival of their businesses due to succession issues,” and added, “Through our partnership with Shinhan, Bridgecode will be able to deliver our SME and venture company-focused advisory expertise to a broader audience.” The representative continued, “Safeguarding the continuity of businesses is fundamental to supporting the national economy, and we will strive to develop optimal succession solutions through close, field-based advisory services.”

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