DVJ recognised by the Financial Times as Europe’s Growth Champion 2026

London, 4 November 2025 – DVJ Insights has been recognised by the Financial Times and Statista as one of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2026. This recognition is a special reward for the 300 companies in Europe that have shown exceptional growth over the past 10 years. The recognition comes at the same moment as the company’s 8th consecutive FD Gazelle, also showing the consistency of its growth. The UK was the first market that was part of the European expansion and the success in the UK has helped to build that European footprint. A strategy that is focused on quality and added value with the support of senior consultants to work on growth strategies for their clients is distinctive in a market research world that has too much focus on efficiency and automation.

DVJ has been able to realise a consistent annual growth for a period of 10 years. This is a unique performance because the total market for market research is not growing. DVJ’s long-term growth has been completely organic without the help of investors or other financial companies.

DVJ entered the UK market seven years ago, establishing a local presence to serve clients more closely and to combine British marketing expertise with DVJ’s international perspective. The company’s continuous growth in the UK has contributed strongly to its overall European 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.

“Growth should never be the target. Growth is the result of a strong strategy, the best solution in combination with the best people. Our constant focus on making things better every day is the starting point,” says Lucas Hulsebos, CEO and owner of DVJ Insights. Integrating academic principles has helped us to become better every day”.

Jemma Toynebee-Smith, Global Account Director and Market Lead UK, adds: “Joining DVJ was a clear choice for me. It’s rare to find a company that not only studies growth but lives it every day. The UK market values creativity and rigour, and DVJ combines both in a way that truly helps brands grow. Being part of a global community that is diverse and focused on positive values is inspiring”

About FT Europe’s Growth Champions 2026

Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2026 report is published and researched by the Financial Times and Statista. The list comprises the top 300 companies in Europe that have achieved the highest percentage growth in revenues between 2014 and 2024. To be included in the report, a number of criteria have to be met. See the full report here.