Estonia is back in the top tier of "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe 2025," confirming its rising influence on the region’s innovation map. At the awards gala in Prague on Nov. 20, Tallinn-based fintech Wallester was revealed as the highest-ranked Estonian company, placing 6th overall among the fastest-growing tech firms in Central Europe.
The Deloitte Fast 50 program spans nine countries — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, and Ukraine — and recognizes technology companies (public or private) with the strongest percentage revenue growth over a four-year period.
A Top 10 Return for Estonia
Wallester’s strong showing signals more than corporate success — it underlines Estonia’s comeback to the Fast 50 top 10, underscoring the country’s growing weight in Central Europe’s tech ecosystem.
According to the official Deloitte ranking, Wallester achieved a 2,070% revenue growth over the past four years — a performance that made it the top Estonian on the list and one of just three fintechs in the top 10.
In 2019, Estonian company Cleveron also broke into the top 10, signaling the country’s early-scale-up potential. Wallester’s success now marks a return to that elite club, underscoring long-term momentum in the Estonian tech ecosystem.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe program has been running for more than 25 years. The ranking considers proprietary technology companies headquartered in the nine participating countries, based on audited revenue growth over four years. The top quartile of companies reflects a diverse mix of software, fintech, environmental tech, and more.
The 2025 top 10 includes:
- Oddin.gg (Czech Republic) — 4,267% growth
- PowereX (Slovakia) — 2,510%
- Mizzox (Poland) — 2,504%
- FaceUp Technology (Czech Republic) — 2,146%
- Adam (Czech Republic) — 2,118%
- Wallester (Estonia) — 2,070%
- Patron GO (Czech Republic) — 1,978%
- Foodsi (Poland) — 1,976%
- Malcom Finance / 4Trans Factoring (Czech Republic) — 1,940%
- AP-Tech (Poland) — 1,787%
Estonia’s Innovation Momentum
Estonia has long punched above its weight in European tech, and this recognition reinforces that narrative.
For one, the country has one of the highest startup densities per capita in Europe. Secondly, its digital-first national infrastructure — including e-Residency, paperless government, and zero corporate tax on reinvested profits — continues to fuel scalable tech businesses. Third, according to the State of European Tech 2024 report, Estonia’s tech workforce has increased almost tenfold over the past decade, bolstering its status as a significant innovation hub.
These dynamics create fertile ground for scale-ups like Wallester to thrive.
Wallester’s Growth Story
Wallester is an Estonian-licensed financial institution and an official Visa partner since 2018, specializing in digital financial infrastructure and modern card-issuing solutions for companies across the EEA and the U.K. Its offering has two core pillars: a White-Label embedded finance platform that enables businesses to launch branded payment cards and integrate financial services directly into their products, and Wallester Business, a corporate expense-management solution providing instant virtual and physical Visa cards with real-time tracking, budgeting tools, and seamless accounting integrations.
Key recent achievements:
- In 2025, Wallester was ranked 21st in Estonia’s TopTech list, with a valuation of €95 million.
- At the Europe FinTech Awards 2025, Wallester won "FinTech of the Year" and the Fintech Partner Award.
- According to the FT and Statista European growth ranking, Wallester secured 47th overall, 7th in fintech, and was No. 1 among Estonian companies.
“This is a huge achievement and a clear recognition of the work we all do every single day,” said Sergei Astafjev, CEO and co-founder of Wallester. “Five years ago, we were five people in one small room. Today, we are among the fastest-growing tech companies in the entire region.”
Looking Ahead
The rise of Wallester, alongside increasing representation of Baltic companies in the Fast 50, signals a broader shift — smaller European economies are no longer peripheral, they’re central to the region’s innovation map.
As embedded finance and digital infrastructure mature, Estonia is proving it can compete with Europe's biggest scale-up markets. “This achievement highlights the incredible growth of Baltic tech companies, making their mark across Central Europe. Your success continues to inspire the region’s thriving tech ecosystem,” highlighted Deloitte.
Two other Baltic companies appear in the main list: Latvia’s SIA Prime Prometics (#14) and Estonia’s Hacken (#37). In the "Companies to Watch" category, Lithuania’s UAB Pulsetto and Latvia’s GRAIP were also highlighted, while Biomatter Design (Lithuania) and Origin Robotics (Latvia) appear in this year’s "Impact Stars."
About Wallester
Wallester is an Estonian-licensed financial institution and has been an official Visa partner since 2018, specialising in innovative digital financial solutions and card issuance. Wallester empowers companies across the European Economic Area (EEA) and the U.K. to streamline payments, launch branded cards, and scale efficiently. With a diverse team of over 200 professionals located in Estonia, Latvia, France and the United Kingdom, Wallester is dedicated to developing high-quality, profitable products for its clients. Wallester was named Top Startup in Estonia at the 2024 Äripäev TOP100 Gala, placed 1st in Estonia and 7th in the fintech sector on the 2025 FT1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies list. For more information, visit wallester.com.
Media Contact
Danielle Coimbra
PR Manager, Wallester
danielle.coimbra@wallester.com
