Biberach an der Riss, Germany – November 02, 2026 – elderbrook solutions GmbH has been named one of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2027, a ranking compiled by Statista in collaboration with the Financial Times. The contract research organization (CRO) took first place among all German companies in the Health Care & Life Sciences category.
The award recognizes the 300 fastest-growing companies in Europe, measured by compound annual revenue growth between 2015 and 2025. elderbrook solutions also ranks No. 5 among all European Health Care & Life Sciences companies in the ranking and No. 118 among all 300 companies named.
“Being ranked first in German Health Care & Life Sciences is a milestone we are proud of, and it reflects ten years of steady, sustainable growth,” said Dr. Markus Pietsch, CEO & CFO of elderbrook solutions. “This result belongs to our team. Without their expertise, commitment, and trust in one another, our growth would not have been this consistent or this lasting. We thank every one of them.”
Linking Minds: the culture behind the growth
elderbrook solutions credits its Linking Minds culture as a key driver of its success. The company’s goal is to link the best minds across its core team and associates to deliver client-oriented solutions at the highest quality standards while staying at the forefront of innovation. This approach lets elderbrook solutions assemble the right expertise for each client project, whether in Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, or Statistical Programming.
About the award
Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions is now in its third edition and honors companies that grew revenue strongly over an entire decade, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, elevated energy costs, and geopolitical tensions. Statista screened more than 11,000 candidates; the Financial Times served as media partner. The 300 awardees from 29 countries had to be independent, European-headquartered companies with primarily organic growth and a minimum compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.25% between 2015 and 2025. All revenue figures were confirmed by a signed statement from company leadership and verified by Statista. Find out more here:
FT Ranking: Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2027
Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions 2027 | Statista Rankings