Hajimari Ranked in "High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026" for the Third Consecutive Year

Hajimari Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Naoto Kimura), which operates the freelance matching service "IT Pro Partners," is pleased to announce its inclusion in the "FT ranking: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026," jointly conducted by the UK's Financial Times and Germany's Statista, which identifies the top 500 fastest-growing companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Hajimari ranked 338th out of 500 Asian companies and 49th out of 82 Japanese companies. About the High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 Ranking The "FT ranking: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026" is a joint initiative by the renowned British economic newspaper, the Financial Times, and Statista, a German provider of statistical research data. It identifies companies that have made the most significant contributions to economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The ranking surveyed tens of thousands of companies headquartered in 14 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific (Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam), and ranks the top 500 based on revenue growth rates from 2021 to 2024. This marks the third consecutive year Hajimari has been ranked, following its inclusion in 2024 and 2025.

▼Details of the High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 Ranking https://www.ft.com/content/c5a3ba72-0333-4830-8280-6bd1592e1f85 Hajimari's Initiatives Hajimari will celebrate its 11th anniversary in 2026. The company operates 11 businesses aligned with its corporate vision, "Increase the number of independent individuals and enhance life satisfaction," and has surpassed 10 billion yen in sales.

Initiatives such as workshops to instill core values and inter-departmental company events and clubs are actively promoted, fostering an open corporate culture that contributes to the company's growth. Over 100,000 freelance professionals have registered with "Pro Partners Business," our matching service for professionals and companies, which has been in operation since our founding. In particular, the mid-to-high-end freelance professionals we focus on possess expertise that is difficult for AI to replicate, and they commit to solving companies' management challenges as immediate assets.

We will continue to create "independence" for all working people and make a significant impact on society as a whole in the vast labor market. Company Overview Company Name: Hajimari Co., Ltd. Established: February 26, 2015 Representative Director: Naoto Kimura Location: Shibuya DT Building 6F/9F, 1-16-10 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043