Wallester has been ranked 44th in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE list for 2025 — a prestigious index that spotlights the most promising and high-performing companies across Central, Eastern, and parts of Western Europe. The company is also the 4th highest ranking Estonian start-up on the list.
This ranking of the 100 companies with the strongest revenue over the past three financial years highlights the best-performing ones across the region, which have collectively generated more than €4.5bn in revenue in that time.
This recognition marks a significant step forward in our growth journey. In 2024, we secured 5th place in the Sifted 30 for Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Climbing from a regional shortlist to a top-50 position in an almost pan-European ranking reflects the strength of our expansion strategy and our growing impact in the broader fintech ecosystem.
Earning a place on the Sifted 100 is no small feat. Companies are assessed based on factors such as revenue growth, funding history, market opportunity, competitive differentiation, and momentum. Previous honorees include household names like N26, Vinted, and Bolt, placing Wallester in exceptional company.
This latest accolade adds to a series of recent milestones. In early 2025, Wallester was named “Fintech Growth Story of the Year” at the Baltic Fintech Awards. We also secured 47th place on the FT1000 list from Financial Times and Statista, ranking 7th in fintech, financial services, and insurance, and first among Estonian companies.
“Being recognised by Sifted validates our mission and momentum,” said Sergei Astafjev, CEO and Co-Founder of Wallester. “We’re proud to be building the future of financial infrastructure from the heart of the CEE region and to see our work resonating across Europe.”
As Wallester continues to scale, our inclusion in the Sifted 100 highlights not just what we’ve achieved but the potential that lies ahead.
