MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As 2025 draws to a close, Tradewind Finance, an international trade finance provider, is marking the completion of its 25th anniversary year with a renewed focus on the future. After a quarter of a century supporting exporters, importers, manufacturers and other businesses with working capital and risk protection, the company is celebrating a year of solid growth and continued impact on global trade.
Founded in 2000 in Germany, Tradewind set out with a clear mission: to help suppliers bridge cash flow gaps and equip them with the tools to trade securely across borders. What began with receivables-based financing for textile suppliers in Turkey selling to European importers has since evolved into tailored trade finance structures for companies around the world operating in more than 20 industries.Today, Tradewind continues to purchase receivables, unlock cash tied up in invoices and help businesses manage extended payment terms, all while navigating increasingly complex supply chains and trading environments. In 2025, the firm further strengthened its presence in key markets and expanded relationships with companies seeking flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing.Looking back on 25 years – and ahead to what’s nextOver the past 25 years, Tradewind has built a footprint across four continents, reaffirming its on-the-ground, relationship-driven approach to supporting businesses where they operate. Its core proposition remains the same: combining financing, credit protection and collections in one comprehensive trade finance solution designed to enhance working capital, reduce risk and enable secure cross-border trade.”Reaching the end of our 25th anniversary year is both a milestone and a moment of reflection,” said Ansgar Hütten, Executive Director at Tradewind. “We’re incredibly proud of the trust our customers have placed in us – from fast-growing exporters entering new markets to manufacturers supplying critical goods around the world. Their ambitions have shaped our evolution as a company and continue to inspire us as we plan the next chapter.”Throughout financial crises, Covid-19, geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade policies and recurrent supply chain disruptions, Tradewind has focused on one constant: providing reliable liquidity so that its customers can pursue growth, maintain operations and honor commitments to their own partners and employees in both strong and challenging market conditions.Supporting businesses where trade finance is needed mostTradewind’s growth strategy continues to focus on strengthening its presence in markets where companies seek greater access to trade finance, particularly in emerging and fast-developing economies. The company remains committed to supporting sustainable trade and incorporates ESG considerations into its risk assessment and operational practices, aligning with clients that are building resilient, future-ready supply chains.”Thanks to diligent financial planning and teams that put our customers’ needs first, we can look back on 25 years of impact with pride,” said René Pastor, CEO of Americas and Europe. “At the same time, we see immense opportunity ahead – from digital tools that make cross-border financing more efficient, to new sectors and regions where we can help close the trade finance gap. Our ambition is to contribute positively for the next 25 years, not only to our customers and our own organization, but to international trade as a whole.”To mark the anniversary, Tradewind has also produced a short video that highlights how the company started, the challenges it helps businesses solve and the role it plays in enabling secure international trade today.As Tradewind concludes its anniversary year, the company extends a special thank you to its customers: the businesses behind trend-setting apparel, critical metals, premium beverages, consumer goods and many other products that keep global commerce moving.”It’s an honor to support our customers with personalized trade finance that not only strengthens their financial position, but also helps them realize their full potential as companies,” Pastor added.Visit the website of Tradewind to learn more about its export factoring and other trade finance services.About Tradewind FinanceFounded in 2000, Tradewind Finance maintains a network of offices around the world, including in Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Pakistan, Turkey, the UAE and the USA, in addition to its headquarters in Germany. By combining financing, credit protection and collections into a single suite of trade finance products, Tradewind delivers streamlined, flexible and best-in-class services to exporters and importers worldwide.Contact: Carel van Waesberghe – Head of Marketing at Tradewind Finance, [email protected] – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZs5bb7mtALogo – https://www.pagalparrot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Tradewind_Finance_Logo.jpg
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