The numbers are in. The Financial Times and Statista have officially released the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026 ranking. We are proud to announce that Flanks has secured its position as one of the most resilient, high-velocity firms on the continent. And we made it in a huge way!
> Fintech, Financial Services & Insurance ranking: #4 in Europe
> Global ranking: #59 in Europe & #2 in Spain
In this 10th edition of the FT1000 ranking, the European growth landscape remains heavily concentrated, with France, Germany, the UK, and Italy accounting for three-quarters of the organisations in the ranking. This momentum is primarily spearheaded by the IT & Software sector with 213 entrants, while Fintech and Financial Services solidify their position as the second-largest driver of growth with 77 companies.
About the Ranking
The FT1000 is a data-driven audit of commercial excellence. To qualify, Statista and the FT looked for disrupting companies with highest revenue growth between 2021 and 2024, primarily generated organic.
The ranking is built on official, certified figures, ensuring total transparency. Key eligibility criteria included:
- Revenue Growth: A minimum of €100,000 in 2021, scaling to at least €1.5 million by 2024.
- Independence: The company must be a standalone entity, not a subsidiary or branch office.
- Organic Velocity: Growth was primarily "internally" stimulated rather than bought through M&A.
- Market Integrity: No share price irregularities in the past 12 months.
- European HQ: Headquartered in one of eligible European nations.
The full FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies report will be released on March 26 (online and in print) exploring sectors, countries and trends.
Why Flanks is Defining the Fintech & Insurance Ranking
Flanks occupies the "sweet spot" of the financial industry. We bridge the gap between simple data-gathering tools and complex portfolio management software. While others offer either raw data or closed systems, we provide a seamless, secure, compliance-ready wealth data that turns fragmented information into actionable wealth intelligence.
Our hyper-growth is fueled by three distinct pillars of innovation:
1. Universal Connectivity & Global Network
Most systems are restricted by the specific technology a bank uses. Flanks is "methodology-agnostic," meaning we can retrieve and unify data from any institution worldwide, regardless of how they store it. Backed by a global network of +600 direct connections, we are the only solution capable of consolidating everything-from standard stocks to complex private assets-into one single, agile workflow.
2. Institutional Scalability & Regulatory Rigour
We don’t just aggregate data; we move it with the highest level of authority. Flanks is a regulated AISP under the Bank of Spain, providing an institutional-grade infrastructure that meets the strictest European security and compliance standards. This allows major financial institutions to integrate our technology in weeks, ensuring they stay ahead of the digital curve without compromising on safety.
3. AI-Powered Intelligence for Modern Advisory
We solve the "messy data" problem at its source. Our proprietary AI-driven engine automatically classifies and enriches raw financial information, transforming it into clean, investment-grade datasets. This robust foundation allows advisors to use advanced tools-like natural language queries-to get clear, accurate answers about complex portfolios instantly.
The siloed era of wealth management is over. Our inclusion in the FT1000 proves that the market is hungry for a smarter way to connect financial data. By prioritising confidentiality, integrity, and transparency, Flanks is redefining wealth data management for next-gen advisors.
We dedicate this achievement to our team, our partners, and the clients who trust us to power their AUM with the right data infrastructure.
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About Flanks
Flanks is a wealth management technology company (wealthtech) that is redefining the industry through automation and data-driven insights. Its modular and all-in-one solution empowers global financial institutions, including banks, family offices, asset managers, pension plan providers, and technology companies, to offer faster, higher-quality, and personalised advice by transforming complex and fragmented wealth data into valuable insights.
Flanks was founded in 2019 in Barcelona by Joaquim de la Cruz, Sergi Lao, and Álvaro Morales, former Global Head of Santander Private Banking. Currently, the company aggregates data from 600+ connections with global financial institutions and processes more than 500,000 portfolios per month in over 33 countries, managing assets worth more than €39 billion. For more information, visit flanks.io.
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