Mews‘ cloud technology resulted in unprecedented growth. After achieving unicorn status in early 2024, the company has now been named – based on research by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) – the fastest-growing company in the Netherlands. Mews designed a platform that streamlines hotel operations and enhances guest experiences. The company serves 5,500 customers worldwide, and its market valuation stood at $1.2 billion early this year.
Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews: “It is an honor to be named the fastest-growing company in the Netherlands. Mews manages one in three hotel rooms in the Netherlands. We are ambitious to become a global leader and serve hotels in 85 countries.”
The top 250 companies are innovating their business models to stay at the forefront of megatrends, such as the explosive growth and exploitation of artificial intelligence and other societal transitions worldwide. In modernizing the hospitality industry through digital transformation, Mews is a prime example of a company that combines growth with dedication to economic recovery for an industry hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Holland leader, North Brabant third
ECE selects the Top 250 among Dutch fast-growing companies with an annual average FTE growth of at least 20% over a 3-year period. Delft Imaging, a medical imaging company, wins the Impact Scaler Award in honor of its commitment to health justice and breakthrough innovation.
North Holland continues to lead the way with 104 high-growth companies in this year’s Top 250, although this is down from last year’s 114. South Holland ranks second with an increase from 35 to 51 companies. North Brabant (30) surpasses Utrecht (22), reversing last year’s order. Both provinces show a decline, but in Utrecht, the decline is more pronounced.
Like last year, most members of the Top 250 operate in business-related services. Software remains the leading sector, although its share has fallen from 26% in the 2023 Top 250 to 21% this year. Consulting, business, and information services follow at 12%. One notable change in the distribution is the rise of Energy & Water to third place at 9%, overtaking Logistics & Mobility, which almost halved to 6% from last year.
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