Wadiz Named to the Financial Times’ ‘2026 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies’ List… Fifth Time in Its History

– Revenue growth rate of 82.57% from 2021 to 2024… Selected for the fifth time in history

– Overseas transaction volume up eightfold, with payments processed in over 40 countries… Global service continues to grow

 Wadiz(CEO Shin Hye-sung, www.wadiz.kr) announced on the 20th that it has been selected for the “2026 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies” list published by the Financial Times (FT) and global research firm Statista. This marks the fifth time Wadizhas been included on the list.

 The “Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies” list is an annual survey conducted by the Financial Times that selects the 500 companies with the highest average annual revenue growth rates from among more than 10,000 companies in the Asia-Pacific region; this year marks its eighth edition. Based on financial data and business scalability, it is regarded as a key indicator of the growth competitiveness of companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

 Wadizranked 41st in the fintech sector, recording a revenue growth rate of 82.57% and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.22% during the evaluation period from 2021 to 2024.

 Starting with crowdfunding, Wadizhas expanded its business scope to include pre-orders, an online store, and advertising, supporting the growth of makers. The number of makers launching businesses or new products through Wadizhas continued to grow, and to date, the platform has facilitated over 90,000 projects and successfully raised more than 1.5 trillion won in funding.

 Furthermore, the company has continued to expand into overseas markets since the global launch of its service last May. As of January of this year, monthly active users (MAU) had increased 2.5-fold compared to the same period last year, and overseas transaction volume had grown more than eightfold. Overseas users accounted for approximately 40% of total users.

 Payments are being processed in over 40 countries worldwide, including the United States, Japan, and China, and an average of about 100 projects per month are connecting with international customers through Wadiz. In addition to consumer goods such as K-Beauty, K-Goods, and K-Fashion, there is a growing trend of global tech brands utilizing Wadizas they expand into the Korean market.

 Recently, the company has established offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Shenzhen, China, and is expanding its collaborative network with overseas manufacturers by securing local partners and hosting information sessions.

 Wadiz CEO Shin Hye-sung stated, “This selection reflects both the innovation of makers venturing into new markets and Wadizgrowth trajectory,” adding, “Moving forward, Wadizwill continue to create an environment that enables more makers to expand into Asian and global markets.”