Observed Signal · Sep 11, 2026 · Award / Ranking · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Financials Market: Almedia Tops Revenue Per Employee in DACH/CEE Startup Ranking
Berlin-based adtech company Almedia, known for its rewarded engagement platform Freecash, announced that it ranks first for revenue per employee among the 100 fastest-growing startups in the DACH and CEE regions, according to the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE 2026 list published on September 9. Almedia generates €2.6 million in revenue per employee, the highest among all companies on the list, and also ranks first among bootstrapped companies and within the Marketing & AdTech category. The company placed 25th overall. Almedia, founded in 2020 with €20,000 in founder savings, has grown without external capital and is profitable. Freecash has over 80 million registered users, with 9 million earning rewards monthly. The ranking follows Almedia's third-place finish in the Financial Times FT1000 in 2025.
Highlights a regional adtech startup's financial performance and growth ranking, but does not introduce industry-shifting technology or major market developments.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Almedia ranks first for revenue per employee among 100 fastest-growing startups in DACH and CEE, with €2.6 million per employee.
- Almedia placed 25th overall on the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE 2026 list.
- Almedia is the highest-ranked marketing and advertising technology company on the list.
- Almedia has never raised external capital and is profitable.
- Freecash has over 80 million registered users and 9 million monthly active earners.
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