Devott Co., Ltd.

Devott is recognized for offering professional, scientific, and independent insights and consulting on viable strategies for global companies and foreign organizations looking to enter or expand in the Asian market, including China. As the first private advisory firm established in China, Devott also supports domestic companies in growing and investing abroad through mergers and acquisitions, public relations, and events. Since its founding in 2007, Devott has worked with over 200 global corporations, including 48 Fortune 250 companies and more than 60 technology startups. In China, it has assisted over 700 companies across 48 cities and more than 120 technology parks in their efforts to globalize and collaborate with both domestic and international firms. With a strong and diverse network, Devott achieves results that often exceed market expectations. The firm operates through subsidiaries, with five regional offices and 25 partners in locations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hefei, Qingdao, and Gui'an, as well as in the United States, Australia, India, Europe, and Latin America. They collaborate with industry leaders to support clients when additional resources or capabilities are needed. Devott's operations are grounded in thorough analysis and risk management. Their service offerings include: 1. Advisory & Research: focused on Asian markets, target customers, and marketing/sales effectiveness (35%); 2. Business Entry/Expansion Advisory: covering market feasibility, site searches, legal regulations, partner assessments, growth projections, and risk identification (30%); 3. Growth/Investment: involving vertical studies, joint ventures, office/partner strategy, and M&A processes (10%); and 4. Marketing/Sales Consulting: helping domestic companies globalize and connect with direct buyers (25%). Some of their global clients include Fujitsu, NTT DoCoMo, Nomura, Eaton Enterprise Business System, National Semiconductor (now Texas Instruments), Qualcomm, CISCO Mobile & Wireless Group, HP Enterprise, Gartner, Forrester, Everest Group, Arvato Systems (now Bertelsmann), Capgemini UK, Accenture India, KPMG Consulting, Teleperformance, the Inter-American Development Bank, Serco, IBM, and Tholons, among others.