Traide acquires Nautical Commerce assets to deliver premier marketplace technology. Min Read | February 24, 2026 Today, I'm excited to share that Traide has acquired the technology assets of Nautical Commerce, a significant milestone in its mission to make multi-vendor commerce accessible to every business. Why this matters. Nautical Commerce built a powerful, enterprise-grade marketplace platform trusted by businesses across B2B, B2C, and digital commerce. Their technology - spanning multi-vendor order management, seller onboarding, marketplace payments, and headless commerce infrastructure - represents years of deep investment in solving the hardest problems in marketplace operations. At Traide, Nautical Commerce, Inc. share that same vision: empowering businesses to launch, operate, and scale marketplaces with speed and confidence. By bringing Nautical's proven technology into the Traide platform, Nautical Commerce, Inc. is combining the best of both worlds - Nautical's robust commerce engine with Traide's commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and an exceptional operator experience. What this means for customers. For existing Nautical Commerce customers: Your platform, your data, and your operations are in good hands. Continuity of service is its top priority. You'll continue to receive the same level of support you've come to expect - and over time, you'll benefit from accelerated product development, new features, and a team that's deeply invested in your success. For Traide customers and future marketplace operators: This acquisition significantly strengthens its platform capabilities. You'll benefit from battle-tested marketplace infrastructure that has powered multi-vendor transactions at scale, along with expanded integrations, improved seller management tools, and a faster pace of innovation. Its vision going forward. The marketplace model is reshaping commerce. Businesses of every size - from startups to enterprises - are recognizing that multi-vendor platforms unlock new revenue streams, expand product assortments, and create better experiences for buyers and sellers alike. With this acquisition, Traide is positioned to be the platform that makes this transformation possible for everyone. Nautical Commerce, Inc. is investing in: * Platform reliability and performance - building on Nautical's proven infrastructure * Ease of use - ensuring marketplace operators can launch and manage their platforms without a dedicated engineering team * Flexibility - supporting headless, composable architectures that let businesses build the marketplace experience their customers deserve * Ecosystem growth - expanding its integrations, partnerships, and community resources Looking ahead. This is just the beginning. Over the coming weeks and months, Nautical Commerce, Inc.'ll share more about its product roadmap, integration plans, and the exciting features Nautical Commerce, Inc. is bringing to market. If you're an existing customer with questions, its team is here for you - reach out to your account manager or contact Nautical Commerce, Inc. directly. If you're exploring the marketplace model for your business, there's never been a better time to get started. Thank you for being part of this journey. Nautical Commerce, Inc. is building something special, and Nautical Commerce, Inc. is just getting started. James Throsby Founder & CEO, The Traide

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