Polarsteps named one of Europe’s fastest growing companies by Financial Times

The FT1000, compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, ranks the 1,000 European companies with the highest revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. During that period, Polarsteps grew at a compound annual rate of 117%, placing it among the top 10% of companies in this year’s list.

Continued growth and expansion

Founded in Amsterdam, Polarsteps has grown into one of the world’s leading travel apps, with almost 20 million users worldwide. Following the Netherlands' trajectory, where one in three people has the app downloaded on their phones, France and Germany have emerged as particularly strong markets. To support its continued growth, Polarsteps has expanded its team to more than 100 employees and is set to move into a larger office in Amsterdam this summer.

Originally built as an automatic travel tracker, Polarsteps has evolved into a full-service travel companion. In addition to route tracking and trip sharing, the platform now offers AI-powered itinerary planning, accommodation booking, and Trip Reels, allowing travelers to plan, document, and relive their journeys in one place.

The Financial Times' recognition underscores Polarsteps’ expanding international presence as it continues to build tools that simplify trip planning, enrich storytelling, and inspire more people to explore the world.

Sharing the news

The Polarsteps team shared a short video on social media about the company's debut in the Financial Times’ FT1000 ranking:

About Polarsteps

Recognized by the Financial Times and Sifted as one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies, Polarsteps is the all-in-one travel app loved by over 20 million travelers worldwide. Travelers can easily create itineraries with the Travel Planner, see their trips automatically plotted on a beautiful world map with the Travel Tracker, and relive every adventure with premium Travel Books. Headquartered in Amsterdam and powered by an international team of 100 passionate travelers, Polarsteps is becoming the essential tool for modern-day explorers: before, during, and after their trips.