MNTSQ (Montesquieu) Wins Grand Prize in the 'Make Work Enjoyable' Category at HR's SDGs Award 2026

MNTSQ Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryuhei Itaya; hereinafter "the Company"), provider of the contract management platform "MNTSQ CLM," announces that it has won the Grand Prize in the "Make Work Enjoyable" category at "HR's SDGs Award 2026," held on June 19 (Fri), 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight (hosted by One HR). Furthermore, after competing in the final round featuring 12 companies across six categories, MNTSQ was also selected as the Overall Runner-up.

Background of the Award: A Startup with Limited Resources Seeks Leverage Points

The Company's mission is "to make all agreements fair," and it is a startup transforming the contract domain with AI. Despite having just over 100 employees, its flagship product "MNTSQ CLM" has been adopted by 42 of Japan's top 100 companies by revenue (※1), earning strong trust from leading domestic enterprises.

(※1) Source: Nihon Keizai Shimbun announcement (as of June 12, 2026)

While experiencing rapid growth, the Company faced several challenges typical of startups:

Intensifying Recruitment Competition: With limited brand recognition, it needed a unique culture and messaging that resonated with job seekers

Psychological Safety and Interaction within the Organization: Mental and physical strain from desk-centered work, coupled with limited natural cross-departmental interaction

Saturation in Recruitment Publicity: Homogenization of competitors' initiatives meant textbook-style communication no longer reached candidates

Rather than increasing individual initiatives under limited resources, the Company identified a leverage point capable of simultaneously addressing multiple challenges: the introduction of an on-site gym, "MNTSQ GYM," coinciding with its office relocation.

2025 October Press Release: Office relocation to "Harumi Triton Square" featuring a full-scale on-site gym and sauna-themed meeting rooms, shaped by employee feedback.

Recognized Initiative: Four Synergies Created Through the On-Site Gym

"MNTSQ GYM" was designed not merely as a welfare benefit, but as a space where employees naturally gather. This approach was recognized for generating impact across four areas: health management, organizational development, recruitment, and public relations.

【Health Management】Establishing Exercise Habits Integrated into Daily Life: By providing a space rather than enforcing rules, the gym encouraged behavioral change. Even employees previously inactive now routinely work out during lunch breaks or between tasks, making fitness a normal part of daily life.

【Organizational Development】Casual Dialogue Across Departments: Strength training fostered frequent informal interactions between departments that rarely collaborate, and these casual conversations have contributed to building a foundation of psychological safety across teams.

【Recruitment】A Natural Gateway to Referrals and Casual Interviews: The relatable topic of "strength training" lowers barriers to casual interviews and employee referrals, serving as an entry point for candidates to experience the Company's authentic culture.

【Public Relations】Hosting Unprecedented Events with Industry Influencers: A collaboration event featuring Mr. Okada of Gym Garage Co., Ltd.—a provider of gym equipment—drew approximately 200 attendees across three events, significantly expanding brand awareness.

About HR's SDGs Award

Hosted by the HR community "One HR," this annual award has been held since 2024. Under the vision of "Shared Goals for Creating Individuals and Organizations that Last 100 Years," it recognizes HR initiatives that contribute to sustainable growth for both companies and individuals, sharing best practices with organizations and HR professionals across Japan. In its third edition, six categories with 12 companies passed the document screening, and the final pitch event and award ceremony were held on June 19 (Fri), 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Official Report: https://onehr.amebaownd.com/posts/58949057

About MNTSQ CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management)

MNTSQ CLM leverages AI to support the entire contract lifecycle—from creation and review to execution, management, and knowledge accumulation. By enabling company-wide adoption across legal and business departments, it accelerates business operations while strengthening governance.

2025 December Press Release: 9 out of the Top 10 companies in Nikkei's "2025 Companies with Strong Legal Capabilities" ranking have adopted MNTSQ

About MNTSQ Inc.

Founded in 2018 with the vision of "making all agreements fair," MNTSQ Inc. (Montesquieu) is a startup that has formed strategic partnerships with three of Japan's top law firms. The Company develops and provides enterprise services—"MNTSQ CLM" and "MNTSQ AI Contract Assistant"—by combining legal expertise with cutting-edge AI technology.

MNTSQ aims to transform the way contracts are handled through AI, creating a world where every agreement can be made fairly, instantly, and by anyone.

Company Name: MNTSQ Inc. (Montesquieu)

Founded: November 14, 2018

Address: 4F, Triton Square Office Tower X, 1-8-10 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Ryuhei Itaya

URL: https://mntsq.co.jp