DVJ Insights named FOCUS-Business Growth Champion 2027
Following its recognition as one of Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions and eight consecutive FD Gazelle Awards in the Netherlands, DVJ Insights has now also been named a FOCUS-Business Wachstumschampion 2027 in Germany.
Hamburg, 21 October 2026 – DVJ Insights has been recognised as a FOCUS-Business Wachstumschampion 2027, marking the international market research agency's first growth award in Germany. The ranking, compiled by FOCUS-Business in collaboration with Statista, recognises Germany's 300 fastest-growing companies based on revenue growth between 2022 and 2025. With an average annual growth rate of 25%, DVJ has demonstrated strong business performance in the German market.
Sustained growth is particularly remarkable in a declining market research industry, where increasing automation, price pressure and a strong focus on efficiency continue to shape the competitive landscape. Against this backdrop, DVJ has achieved organic growth for more than a decade, without external investors or acquisitions.
Its performance has also been recognised internationally, with DVJ being named one of Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions by the Financial Times and Statista, alongside receiving eight consecutive FD Gazelle Awards from Het Financieele Dagblad in the Netherlands. The latest recognition in Germany further underlines the strength of DVJ's long-term strategy, built on research quality, innovation and strategic consultancy.
Growth through quality, not just efficiency
DVJ attributes its sustained growth to a strategy that prioritises quality and added value over efficiency alone. By investing in research quality, methodological innovation, academic partnerships and experienced consultants, the company has built its business around helping clients make better decisions and achieve measurable Brand Growth.
This approach has supported DVJ's continued expansion across Europe, with Germany playing an important role in its international operations. Combining local market expertise with international knowledge and research capabilities allows DVJ to support both German and global clients in developing more effective growth strategies.
"Sustained growth requires deliberate choices and a clear long-term strategy. For us, that means continuously investing in quality, innovation and the people who make a difference for our clients," says Lucas Hulsebos, CEO and owner of DVJ Insights. "Being recognised among Germany's fastest-growing companies makes me very proud. It shows that our commitment to making research better and delivering real value to clients is also the foundation of our own long-term success."
DVJ's own growth reflects the principles it has studied for more than a decade. Through academic partnerships and continuous research among marketing professionals, the agency has developed a deep understanding of what drives Brand Growth.
These insights, also explored in CEO Lucas Hulsebos' book The Growth Decision, inform both the strategic advice DVJ provides to clients and the decisions behind its own long-term development.
About FOCUS-Business Wachstumschampions 2027
The FOCUS-Business Wachstumschampions ranking, compiled in collaboration with Statista, recognises Germany's 300 fastest-growing companies across different industries. The ranking is based on average annual revenue growth between 2022 and 2025 and highlights companies demonstrating strong business performance and predominantly organic growth. The methodology behind the ranking can be found here.
