SalesNow Growth Award 2025 Summer

SalesNow, a leading company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has unveiled the results of its prestigious award, the SalesNow Growth Award 2025 Summer. This annual recognition celebrates 80 companies that have demonstrated remarkable growth, utilizing extensive data from over 5.4 million businesses compiled in the SalesNow DB. The criteria for selection were based on analyzing the trends in employee data of these firms, further illustrating their growth rates.

Overview of the Award

The SalesNow Growth Award is a quarterly honor given to companies showing exceptional growth in Japan. It categorizes the winners into four main groups: Enterprise, Mid-Market, SMB (Small and Medium Business), and Startup. By measuring the growth rate, which is defined as the increase in the number of employees within a specific time frame, the award aims to showcase the thriving businesses in the Japanese market. The growth rate for this season was calculated based on the employee count from March to June 2025.

Categories of Award Winners

1. Startup: Companies that have raised funding within the last five years and have created new value. The award recognizes three startups:
- Letara Inc.
- SOELU Inc.
- find Inc.

2. Enterprise: Large corporations with over 1,000 employees. Notable winners include:
- Leverages, Inc.
- Simplex Holdings Inc.
- North Sand Co., Ltd.

3. Mid Market: Midsize companies with 100 to 999 employees. Some of these companies are:
- Mono Loop Co., Ltd.
- Hakuhodo Technologies Inc.
- Jobconnect Inc.

4. SMB: Small businesses with 30 to 99 employees, featuring:
- Tsunaguva Inc.
- GMO Connect HR Inc.
- MSGroup Inc.

A full list of all selected companies can be found here.

Selection Criteria

To qualify for the SalesNow Growth Award, companies must exhibit significant employee growth, calculated between two quarters. This growth can indicate innovative business strategies and successful market engagement. Additionally, companies must operate within the IT solution space, resolving customer problems effectively. The selection process ensures that entities like schools, medical institutions, and staffing agencies are not included, focusing rather on genuine growth among companies that meet the criteria.

Conclusion

The SalesNow Growth Award serves not only to recognize and honor these successful companies but also to encourage other businesses in Japan to strive for growth and innovation. As new market challenges arise, the resilience and creativity of these selected firms illustrate a positive trend in the Japanese economy. For more information about SalesNow and its ongoing projects, visit SalesNow Official Website.

About SalesNow

Founded in August 2019 and led by CEO Koki Muraoka, SalesNow is a prominent player in the field of AI-driven corporate data solutions in Japan. The company’s flagship product, SalesNow, provides a comprehensive cloud database for businesses seeking to leverage quality data insights. With a headquarters located at Shibuya Sakura Stage in Shibuya, Tokyo, the team at SalesNow aims to empower companies by providing clear visibility into market dynamics and trends.