DVJ Insights Wins FD Gazelle Award for the 8th Consecutive Year

Utrecht, 26 November 2025 - DVJ Insights has once again been recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, winning the FD Gazelle Award for the 8th consecutive year. This recognition follows DVJ’s inclusion by the Financial Times and Statista as one of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2026, proving that the company’s success is not just a moment in time, but a sustained and strategic journey.

DVJ has been able to realise a consistent annual growth for over a decade. The growth has been completely organic without the help of investors or other financial companies. This is a unique performance because the total market for market research is not growing. DVJ has proven that a clear strategy, passionate people and continuous innovation form the foundation for long-term success.

By studying growth for more than 10 years via its academic partners in Europe and interviewing marketing professionals on a continuous basis, DVJ has developed a deeper understanding of growth than anyone else. That is why the company has grown, and that is also why it can advise its clients better on how to organise for growth. In 2026, the 10^th edition of DVJ’s annual Brand Growth Event will take place, celebrating the learnings of the past 10 years.

“Growth has never been our goal in itself,” says Lucas Hulsebos, CEO and owner of DVJ Insights. “It’s the result of doing the right things for a long time; building a company where quality, curiosity, and people come first. We grow because we understand growth ourselves, and that’s how we also help our clients grow. That will always remain our focus. I am proud that a Dutch company outperforms the global market with continuous growth while staying completely independent.”

“Consistent growth is possible even in a challenging market when you stay close to your values,” adds Marieke van Echtelt, Managing Director at DVJ Insights. “We grow because we constantly innovate, because we listen, and because we care about our people and the brands we work with. That’s what makes us different.”

About FD Gazelle 2025

The FD Gazelle Awards, organised annually by Het Financieele Dagblad, recognise the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands. To qualify as an FD Gazelle, companies must demonstrate consistent revenue growth over a period of at least three years, be financially healthy, and grow organically rather than through acquisitions alone. The awards highlight organisations that combine strategic vision, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance. Being named an FD Gazelle is considered one of the most prestigious acknowledgements of long-term growth and entrepreneurship in the Dutch business landscape.