The Financial Times has unveiled its tenth annual FT1000 ranking of Europe's fastest-growing companies, identifying 1,000 businesses that achieved exceptional revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. Topping the prestigious list is Healf, a UK-based online wellbeing retailer that recorded a staggering 621.7 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The ranking, compiled in partnership with research firm Statista, showcases companies that have demonstrated remarkable resilience and expansion in challenging economic conditions.

The second and third positions were claimed by Popeyes UK, a fast-food chain specialising in fried chicken with a 510.9 per cent CAGR, and CDC Chain Drive Crane, an Italian cable transport systems company with 503.4 per cent growth. Together, France, Germany, the UK and Italy account for 75 per cent of all companies featured in the ranking. The IT and software sector dominates with 213 companies, followed by fintech, financial services and insurance with 77, and construction and engineering with 76.

To qualify for inclusion, companies needed to demonstrate a minimum average growth rate of 17 per cent and meet strict criteria regarding revenue certification and geographic eligibility. The comprehensive selection process involved identifying tens of thousands of potential candidates across 35 European countries, with applications accepted between September and November 2025. The full report, exploring sector-specific trends and country performance, publishes online and in print on March 26, providing valuable insights into Europe's most dynamic business landscape.