Finn Leads Sifted’s Ranking of Europe’s Fastest-Growing Startups

Munich-based startup Finn has emerged as the fastest-growing company in Europe, according to the latest Sifted 250 ranking. This list identifies the top 250 startups based on their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue over a three-year period. Finn achieved an impressive 1,078% CAGR, advancing three positions from the previous year, and increasing its revenue from €3.2 million in 2022 to €444.3 million in 2024.

The company offers a car subscription service that allows customers to select from a variety of fossil fuel and electric vehicles from over 30 manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen. Customers benefit from a seamless experience, with subscriptions covering insurance, maintenance, registration, and taxes. However, fuel and charging costs remain the responsibility of the user. According to Maximilian Wühr, CEO and co-founder of Finn, “This simplicity and transparency are often not available in the traditional leasing or rental world.” Customers can complete their subscriptions in under five minutes, after which Finn delivers the vehicles directly to their doorsteps.

### Other Notable Startups in the Ranking

Following Finn, the second position in the Sifted 250 ranking is occupied by Sweden’s Yazen, a platform designed to simplify the weight loss journey. This startup has seen remarkable growth, with revenue soaring from €200,000 in 2022 to €15.9 million in 2024. The third spot goes to Germany’s Tl;dv, which has developed an AI-powered notetaker utilized by companies for recording interviews. This innovative tool is part of a remote-first culture that emphasizes organic growth through engaging content shared on platforms like LinkedIn.

The UK leads the ranking with 85 companies, an increase from 68 last year. Together, startups from the UK, Germany, and France represent over 55% of the list. The top five fastest-growing companies in 2025 are as follows:

1. Finn — Car subscription startup (Germany)
2. Yazen — Medical weight loss platform (Sweden)
3. Tl;dv — AI notetaker for meetings (Germany)
4. Vertice — Spend optimisation platform (UK)
5. Electra — Fast-charging EV networks (France)

### Sector Insights and Trends

This year, the fintech sector dominates the ranking with 78 companies, representing 31.2% of the total. This is an increase from 64 fintech companies in 2024. Following fintech, business-to-business software is the second most represented sector, with 65 companies listed, a slight decrease from 75 last year. In contrast, climate tech startups have seen a significant decline, with only nine making the list, compared to 32 the previous year.

Seventy-five startups have made the Sifted 250 for two consecutive years, reflecting their sustained growth. The biggest climber this year is the UK smart energy platform Switchee, which jumped 159 places to claim the 10th position. Notably, eighteen companies in this year’s ranking are classified as “AI-native,” indicating they focus on developing generative AI software or hardware—up from just seven last year.

This year’s list includes 11 unicorns, such as Flo Health (39th), IQM Quantum Computers (51st), and Monzo (169th). Additionally, 57 of the 250 startups listed are profitable, marking an increase of 20 compared to the previous edition.

### Methodology Behind the Rankings

Sifted’s Intelligence team utilized proprietary data and company filings to identify these high-growth startups. Applications were accepted from February 1 to November 15. To qualify for the ranking, companies must be headquartered in Europe, founded in or after 2014, have a maximum employee count of 999, and demonstrate that the majority of their revenue is derived from proprietary technology. Additionally, they must provide at least three years of revenue data, with a minimum of €50,000 in the base year and at least €500,000 in the latest financial year.

The rankings underscore the dynamic nature of Europe’s startup ecosystem, reflecting a combination of innovation, strategic growth, and evolving market demands. The full analysis and interviews with the top startups can be found in Sifted’s research report.