Opinion

October 9, 2025

Why Lovable is not Europe’s fastest-growing startup this year

Sifted’s big annual ranking prizes revenue over ARR. Let me explain why

Yesterday we launched our newest Sifted 250, ranking Europe’s 250 fastest-growing startups over the latest three financial years. Munich-based car subscription company Finn finished top (see the full list here). 

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Jonathan Sinclair

Jonathan Sinclair is head of research at Sifted. Find him on LinkedIn

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