TradeWaltz Named One of the “Top Startups in Japan 2025” — CEO Takahiro Sato Featured in Global Business Media“StartUp City”

TradeWaltz Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takahiro Sato; hereinafter “TradeWaltz”) is pleased to announce that we have been selected as one of the “Top Startups in Japan 2025,” published by StartUp City, a U.S.-based media outlet for startups and investors.

Article link: ＜TRADEWALTZ | Top Startup in Japan-2025 ＞

※StartUp City is a U.S.-based media brand targeting startups and investors, with coverage across 13 APAC countries. Its readership mainly consists of senior decision-makers in the startup and digital trade sectors, including CEOs, CTOs, and strategy executives.

This award recognizes startups in Japan that demonstrate outstanding innovation, social impact, and global scalability. The evaluation was conducted through a rigorous process involving C-level executives, investors, industry experts, and the editorial board. Through the following steps, TradeWaltz was selected as a leading startup in the digital trade and fintech fields:

　▼Nomination: Eligible StartUp City subscribers—including investors, technology decision-makers, and C-level executives—were invited to recommend promising startups in Japan. Based on survey results, TradeWaltz was selected as a high-potential startup.

　▼Comprehensive Evaluation: The editorial team conducted an in-depth assessment based on expertise in digital trade and fintech, solution scalability, customer satisfaction, and innovation in global supply chains.

　▼Final Evaluation: A panel of experts—including investors, CVC representatives, and technology leaders—reviewed the shortlisted companies and granted final recognition.

We are deeply honored to receive this award. Encouraged by this recognition, TradeWaltz will continue to pursue its vision of “Creating the Future of Trade” and remain committed to delivering a trade platform that expands across borders.

■About TradeWaltz（https://www.tradewaltz.com）
TradeWaltz Inc. operates and provides the trade information collaboration platform “TradeWaltz” as a SaaS solution, enabling centralized electronic management of information related to trade operations. The service was commercialized following approximately four years of system development, technical verification, legal reform proposals, and business planning conducted by a trade consortium formed by NTT DATA and 18 major trade practitioners.

Currently, the business is jointly operated with investment from 18 companies: NTT DATA Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, TW Link Co., Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Toyoshima & Co., Ltd., Kamigumi Co., Ltd., Fujitrans Corporation, Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd., Nissin Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.