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09 October 20252 min read

Wallester Ranked Among Europe’s Fastest-Growing Startups in the 2025 Sifted 250

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Wallester Ranked Among Europe’s Fastest-Growing Startups in the 2025 Sifted 250

Wallester has been ranked 231st on the 2025 Sifted 250, a prestigious list recognising Europe’s fastest-growing startups by revenue.

Now in its second year, the Sifted 250 highlights companies that are not only scaling rapidly but also proving genuine market demand for their products. Compiled by Sifted’s Intelligence team, the ranking measures compound annual revenue growth (CAGR) over the latest three financial years – making it one of the most data-driven indicators of sustained business performance in the European startup ecosystem.

To qualify, startups must be:

  • Private and independent
  • Headquartered in Europe
  • Generating the majority of revenue from proprietary technology
  • Founded in or after 2010
  • Reporting at least three years of financial data verified through supporting documentation

This year’s list underscores the strength and maturity of Europe’s startup ecosystem. Collectively, the companies ranked generated €6.3 billion in revenue in their latest financial year – with the average company achieving €25.3 million in annual revenue and a 54% increase in revenue per employee compared to last year’s cohort.

Our UK CEO, Julian Brand, was at the ceremony in London

Sustained Growth and Market Demand

Wallester’s inclusion on the Sifted 250 reflects not only strong financial growth but also the company’s commitment to building scalable, technology-driven payment solutions that solve real business problems.

Over the past three years, Wallester has expanded its reach across Europe and the UK – empowering thousands of businesses and financial institutions with white-label card programmes, real-time expense management tools, and next-generation payment infrastructure.

“Being recognised among Europe’s fastest-growing startups is a milestone that reflects the trust our clients place in us. Our mission has always been to build real, revenue-generating technology that delivers measurable value – and this ranking validates that focus.”

Sergei Astafjev, CEO of Wallester

About the Sifted 250

Unlike lists based on funding or valuations, the Sifted 250 measures realised revenue growth – the income companies have actually earned – making it one of the most objective benchmarks of startup success. By focusing on sustained performance rather than one-year spikes or projections, the ranking highlights startups with both momentum and staying power.

For Wallester, joining this pan-European leaderboard demonstrates its position among a new generation of profitable, high-impact fintechs driving innovation and efficiency across the continent.

Download the full report here

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