Czech technology companies are simply unstoppable. That's what anyone who looks at this year's list of winners of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE programme must think.

The second place was claimed by the Czech dietary supplement manufacturer MAGU, while the top two spots in the Companies to Watch category were secured by domestic innovators Antivirus and Adam Technology. An impressive seventeen Czech startups earned a place among the top 50 in the entire CE region.

On Thursday, 14 November, the 25th edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE programme unveiled this year’s winners. Czech companies dominated, taking the top two positions in both the main category and the Companies to Watch category for emerging firms.

For three consecutive years, the Czech prop-trading platform FTMO had reigned supreme in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE rankings. After several years of record-breaking achievements, FTMO transitioned from the competition to become one of its main partners. This left the question: Who will claim the top spot this year? The answer was truly exciting: Oddin.gg, a Czech company specializing in digital products and services for esports data analysis. Operating globally as a leading B2B provider for sportsbooks, Oddin.gg achieved a remarkable growth rate of 7,958%, securing its position as the Central European leader.

The Czech company MAGU, a manufacturer of dietary supplements, claimed the second-highest spot with an impressive growth rate of 4,248%, earning the imaginary silver medal. JOBKA, which narrowly missed the podium in the Companies to Watch category last year, made a breakthrough into the top ten this year. With its corporate communications app, JOBKA climbed to seventh place in the "mature firm" category. Following closely, Woltair, a specialist in the sale, installation, and servicing of heat and power systems, secured eighth place, maintaining its top-ten standing after finishing sixth last year.

"I am proud of our companies, which continue to prove that the Czech Republic is a regional leader in innovation. Their success is an inspiration for the next generation of Czech entrepreneurs."

-Kateřina Novotná, leader of FAST50 for the Czech Republic and partner at Deloitte.

The Companies to Watch category highlights emerging businesses that haven’t been on the market long enough to compete in the main rankings. This year’s top spot was claimed by the Czech company Antivirus, achieving 1,169% growth with its app Patron GO, which helps users efficiently manage their finances and eliminate unnecessary expenses.

The second place, or the "imaginary silver medal," also went to a Czech startup: Adam Technology, boasting 1,444% growth. This platform connects customers with skilled craftsmen, such as painters and masons, offering a seamless solution for home improvement projects.

The CE Tech Rocketship! category celebrates companies delivering innovative and scalable technology solutions designed to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. This year’s award was presented to Born Digital, whose AI-powered omnichannel platform revolutionizes customer service by digitizing customer centers, allowing companies to efficiently manage large client bases.

Thank you to our partners!

This year's edition of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE programme in the Czech Republic is supported by leading partners from finance, innovation and technology development. Key partners include Citibank, FTMO, Visa, TBDC, J&T Ventures, Seed Starter Česká spořitelna, Nespresso Professional, CzechInvest, South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC), Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre (MSIC), Startup Kitchen and StartupJobs. The regional partner of the competition is Google Cloud, which helps to develop innovative projects in the technology sector.

Interesting facts about the 25th Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE

This year, 400 technology companies from 17 Central European countries applied for the programme. The average growth rate of Fast 50 companies is 1,604%. In the main category, the highest number of companies is from the Czech Republic and Poland - 17 from both countries. Romania and Bulgaria have 3 companies and Serbia and Latvia have one representative.