SME Bank has been ranked #87 on the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE, a prestigious list that highlights the 100 fastest-growing startups across Germany, Austria, Switzerland (DACH) and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE). The 2025 edition was compiled by Sifted, a leading publication backed by the Financial Times that tracks high-growth technology and innovation companies across Europe.

This year’s Sifted 100 ranking reflects in-depth data analysis of thousands of companies based on criteria including revenue growth, product innovation, international expansion, and venture backing. SME Bank’s inclusion signals its role as a standout digital banking platform that is redefining financial services for SMEs in Lithuania and the Baltics, Finland, and the Netherlands.

“Being included in the Sifted 100 is a significant milestone for our team and for Lithuania’s fintech ecosystem. It confirms that scalable, customer-centric banking models can thrive and lead from smaller EU markets. We are proud to be building neobank with a digital platform that empowers SMEs in Europe” says Lukas Baškys, Chief Business Banking Officer at SME Bank.

The Sifted 100: DACH & CEE report also includes expert commentary on emerging trends and challenges in the European innovation landscape. SME Bank’s recognition showcases its success in balancing strong growth, regulatory integrity, and service excellence.

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About SME Bank

SME Bank is the first Lithuanian-owned digital bank for small and medium-sized businesses. Being an important engine of the economy, small and medium-sized enterprises still have limited access to financing sources. We strive to provide every business with the opportunity to grow and develop.

About Sifted 100: DACH & CEE

The Sifted 100 is an annual leaderboard curated by Sifted that spotlights the 100 most promising and fastest-growing startups in specific European regions. The DACH & CEE edition focuses on two of the continent’s most dynamic ecosystems, from Berlin to Vilnius and Tallinn, and includes startups that are shaping the future of fintech, SaaS, mobility, health, and more.