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Pumped to be featured in the EU SME Vertical #SaaS 50 🔥 Fascinating to see hospitality leading the charge at 24% of honorees, followed closely by healthcare at 22%. Together, we've raised £2.1bn and are growing at 153% on average. The numbers tell a compelling story: European SMEs are rapidly embracing vertical SaaS solutions to modernise their operations and compete in today's digital landscape. Proud to be part of this wave of innovation, helping hospitality businesses thrive through AI-powered operations 🚀 🚀 #SaaS #Innovation #SMEs #Nory #EU50

🚀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝟱𝟬 We’re thrilled to partner with āltitude to spotlight Europe’s top 50 SME Vertical SaaS scale-ups—trailblazing companies redefining how Europe’s 26 million SMEs operate. These businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing 100 million people and driving innovation across industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 👇 🏆 Top verticals: Hospitality (24%) and Healthcare (22%). 🌍 Geographical leaders: 30% of companies are based in DACH, with Benelux and Southern Europe close behind at 16% each. 📈 Economic impact: Collectively, these scale-ups have raised $2.6bn in funding and employ over 12,000 people, with an average growth rate of 153% in year two. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 🔹 Generational change: Young leaders are modernizing traditionally "old-school" industries. 🔹 Embedded finance: Payments, lending, and more are now seamlessly integrated into SaaS. 🔹 The digital imperative: SMEs need innovative, user-friendly tools to compete with global giants. Congratulations to the incredible founders and teams behind the EU SME Vertical SaaS 50—we can’t wait to see how you shape the future 🎉 #VerticalSaaS #SMEVertical #SaaS #SMEs #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝟱𝟬 āltitude partnered with Eight Roads to spotlight Europe’s top 50 SME Vertical SaaS scale-ups—redefining how Europe’s 26 million SMEs operate. They are the backbone of our economy, employing over 100 million people and driving innovation across industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 🏆 Top verticals: Hospitality (24%) and Healthcare (22%). 🌍 Geographical leaders: 30% of companies are based in DACH, with Benelux and Southern Europe close behind at 16% each. 📈 Economic impact: Collectively, these scale-ups have raised $2.6bn in funding and employ over 12,000 people, with an average growth rate of 153% in year two. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: 1️⃣ Generational change: Young leaders are modernizing traditionally "old-school" industries. 2️⃣ Embedded finance: Payments, lending, and more are now seamlessly integrated into SaaS. 3️⃣ The digital imperative: SMEs need innovative, user-friendly tools to compete with global giants. Congratulations to the incredible founders and teams behind the EU SME Vertical SaaS 50 😎 #VerticalSaaS #SMEVertical #SME #SMETechLeaders

🚀 Meet the 50 fastest-growing companies from Central Europe in 2024 by Deloitte The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe is a Programme that ranks 50 fast-growing technology companies, public or private, based on percentage revenue growth. Winners are then selected by ranking their revenue growth over the four years from 2020 to 2023. ⭐ 17 companies from Poland ranked in this report: 4. SmartLunch 5. Solidstudio - eMobility Software 6. Plenti 9. Alsendo 10. Advanced Protection Systems Inc. 11. kicket.com 15. DAC.digital 24. Rite NRG 25. Apzumi 29. PhotoAiD 30. alerabat.com 33. Blazity 41. Surfer 43. Link Group 44. Zowie 46. PayPo 47. Activy - Corporate Sports Games In addition to the Technology Fast 50 ranking, Deloitte Central Europe ranks companies with great potential but too young to meet the main Fast 50 category criterion. ⭐5 companies from Poland were recognized: 4. Onex Group Professional Services 7. QuestPass  10. Staffly | Psychometrics in HR  14. Vstorm  22. Rhino The Impact Stars is a special classification of entities that successfully link great products/services with a positive impact on at least one of the following: society, business, innovativeness, environment, or diversity. ⭐ Recognized companies from Poland:  CosmoEye, Fakturownia oraz Medidesk Congrats to all winners! CR to Deloitte #startups #business

As a start-up or scale-up, securing funding can be a pivotal step on the journey to success. It's heartening to see that optimism is on the rise among these innovators. Of the 60% of scale-ups actively seeking additional funding, a robust 64% feel positive about their chances of raising the funds they need. This confidence is a testament to the vibrant ecosystem supporting growth and the potential these businesses see in their future. Let's continue to foster an environment where their ambitions can turn into achievements. Interested in the latest insights? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eh_VV6ep #ScaleUpConfidence #ScaleUpEcosystem #GrowthMindset #Innovation

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰” 𝗶𝗻 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 BCG X's 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🚀 This recognition really highlights not just our own hard work, but the immense opportunity still thriving within this market - despite all the headwinds in the funding landscape. Some key findings from the report:  ✅ The global SaaS sector saw 19% annual growth in 2023, despite a challenging market.  ✅ The hypergrowth companies mentioned, including Kertos, grew an incredible 187% this year alone. ✅ Looking into 2024, the outlook is even stronger, with projected growth of 235% for these companies—particularly those focused on green & social innovation, HR, and data management. To be listed among such inspiring startups like deeploi, Empion and CEEZER is a true honor. But we couldn’t have done it without our amazing team and the support of our clients and partners - big shoutout to all of you!!! 🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/djyd28mz Here’s to more growth, innovation, and success in the coming year! 🚀 #futureofSaaS #innovation #compliance #automation #Kertos

Scaling your startup is an exciting journey, and expanding your team is a clear sign of that growth. Although 82% of Dutch scale-ups want to employ more people (up from 75% in 2023), they face multiple obstacles in this respect. Deloitte's annual Scale-ups confidence survey delves into the challenges and triumphs Dutch scale-ups are facing to achieve their growth targets. Interested in the latest insights? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eS-pjcVq #ScaleUpConfidence #ScaleUpEcosystem #Growth #Talent

Uniqus Consultech Inc. Secures $10 Million in Series B #Funding to Enhance Tech-Enabled Consulting We are thrilled to share that Uniqus Consultech Inc., a leading tech-enabled global consulting firm specializing in #ESG and Accounting & Reporting, has successfully raised $10 million in its Series B funding. The round was prominently led by Nexus Venture Partners, with valuable participation from Sorin Investments. Since its inception just over a year ago, Uniqus Consultech Inc. has shown remarkable growth. With a robust presence in eight cities across the US, India, and the Middle East, and a dedicated team of over 350 professionals, Uniqus has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the consulting sector. Their client base has rapidly grown to more than 150, further bolstered by the launch of an #AI Assistant for financial reporting and #ESG, alongside a tech platform for #ESG data management and reporting. Jamil Khatri, Co-Founder & CEO of Uniqus, expressed his enthusiasm about the company's trajectory: “We are heartened by the positive response to our value proposition from clients and talent, which has enabled us to scale up rapidly. This funding will allow us to expand our solutions portfolio, explore new markets, and further accelerate our growth plans.” Nexus Venture Partners highlighted the unique cloud delivery model and proprietary technology as game-changers for clients, indicating strong future prospects for Uniqus. Additionally, Sorin Investments' Sanjay Nayar praised the firm's ability to seize significant opportunities in their chosen markets of India, the US, and the Middle East. This capital infusion marks a pivotal moment for Uniqus as it continues to redefine the consulting landscape through a combination of technology, global talent, and innovative service offerings. At Human Capital Express (https://lnkd.in/djwWwRY2) , we champion companies like Uniqus that invest in human and technological capital to drive growth and create long-term value. We look forward to seeing how Uniqus leverages this new funding to further their impressive progress in the global consulting arena. source: https://lnkd.in/gdAAaMP4 website : www.uniqus.com #HCX #HumanCapital #HumanCapitalExpress #Uniqus

Scaling your startup is an exciting journey, and expanding your team is a clear sign of that growth. Although 82% of Dutch scale-ups want to employ more people (up from 75% in 2023), they face multiple obstacles in this respect. Deloitte's annual Scale-ups confidence survey delves into the challenges and triumphs Dutch scale-ups are facing to achieve their growth targets. Interested in the latest insights? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/epAKTws7 #ScaleUpConfidence #ScaleUpEcosystem #Growth #Talent

Today, almost every business stands to benefit from embracing a digital business model. Whether through pioneering entirely new digital business models, enhancing existing models, or offering digital services to bolster current products, integrating digital elements can elevate the entire business proposition to unprecedented levels of uniqueness and innovation.