Tokyo, Japan, November 28, 2025 – ArkEdge Space Inc. (“ArkEdge Space”), a Japanese space startup based in Tokyo that provides comprehensive solutions from planning and design to mass production and operation of micro-satellite constellations, today announced that CEO Takayoshi Fukuyo was named Japan’s Start-up of the Year 2026 as part of the Forbes JAPAN ranking of leading founders. The recognition goes to standout entrepreneurs driving Japan’s most promising unlisted start-ups. The announcement is featured in the January 2026 issue of Forbes JAPAN, released on November 25.
Evaluation Criteria
The Start-up of the Year selection is based on five criteria:
・Global scalability and international potential
・Likelihood of exceeding a ¥100 billion valuation
・Strong performance and long-term growth prospects
・Leadership maturity and team capability
・Contribution to solving significant social challenges
More details are available on the Forbes JAPAN website (https://forbesjapan.com/).
CEO Comment
“I am honored to receive this recognition, which truly belongs to our team and the partners who support our mission. We are still early in our journey, but this award strengthens our commitment to keep moving forward.
We will continue empowering people with satellites for a prosperous future, advancing scalable constellations and open platforms for disaster monitoring, environmental observation, maritime communications, and next-generation navigation.”
— Takayoshi Fukuyo, CEO, ArkEdge Space
About ArkEdge Space
ArkEdge Space is a Japanese space technology company offering end-to-end solutions for micro-satellite constellations—from planning and design to mass production and operations. Guided by its mission of “empowering people with satellites for a prosperous future,” the company is advancing capabilities in Earth observation, maritime satellite communications (VDES), optical communications, and low-Earth orbit satellite positioning, as well as lunar activities and deep space exploration. Through our mission, ArkEdge Space continues to drive the advancement of space innovation and its practical application.
Head Office Location
3F, Dome Ariake Headquarter, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Takayoshi FUKUYO
Founded: in July 2018
Website: https://arkedgespace.com/