Oddin was founded in 2018 in Prague and has built a globally used platform for data modeling, prediction, and interactive esports content. Its solutions are used by sportsbooks and operators around the world. The company is built on a combination of data scientists, developers, and former professional players. This year, the company expanded its activities across Latin America.
Among the top companies, FaceUp Technology placed 4th, the startup Adam took 5th place, fintech application Patron GO secured 7th, and Malcom Finance reached 9th place. Czech companies also scored outside the main category. In the “Companies to Watch” ranking, Webout You ranked 4th; the company produces personalized videos adapted in real time for each viewer. Brno-based DynaNIC, which develops microchips for extremely fast processing and data transmission, took 5th place.
In the Impact Stars category, Flowpay was recognized for its innovative approach to financing SMEs using AI, Soulmio for modern digital mental health care, and VR Life, which uses virtual reality to support patient rehabilitation after injuries or neurological conditions. Flowpay also won the special category AI Value Driver – CE Rocketship Innovations in GenAI.
Together with Poland, the Czech Republic has the most representatives in the main category (14 companies each), followed by Slovakia (8) and Croatia (7). Competition among the countries was tighter than in previous years. “The Czech Republic has once again confirmed its role as the technological powerhouse of the region. It is a clear signal that the Czech tech sector is moving from a startup ecosystem into a phase of mature, scalable companies that can compete globally,” says Kateřina Novotná, leader of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program in the Czech Republic.
According to Jiří Sauer, the regional program leader, it was not certain until the last moment whether a Czech company would again defend its first place. “If we want to keep pace with the rest of Europe and try to catch up with the United States, Israel, or Asian countries, we must be bolder in deep-tech innovation and work with technologies that enable even faster scaling,” he says.
The main Fast 50 category evaluates operating revenue growth over the past four years. To qualify, companies must reach operating revenues of at least €50,000 between 2021–2023 and at least €100,000 in 2024. The ranking is open to companies based on proprietary technologies, digital products or services, or technologically intensive business models. The average growth of companies in the main category reached 1,219%, and roughly 600% growth was needed to enter the top fifty.
