Friendventure Among the Top 3 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies in Germany for the Second Year Running

Friendventure Among the Top 3 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies in Germany for the Second Year Running

The BVDW Internet Agency Ranking 2026 marks a special milestone: this year, the ranking celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since 2001, the German Digital Industry Association (BVDW) has been collecting annual revenue and headcount data from German digital agencies, making it the most authoritative industry benchmark in this segment. No jury, no application process: the figures come directly from the agencies themselves.

The 2026 ranking was published on May 19, 2026. Friendventure ranks 45th overall, up from 56th the previous year, and lands among the Top 3 fastest-growing digital agencies in Germany with a revenue above 2.5 million euros for the second consecutive year.

How has the German digital agency market developed in 2026?

The market remains under pressure. Many agencies in the ranking report negative year-on-year figures, some significantly so. Budget sensitivity on the client side, longer decision-making cycles and a generally cautious investment climate have put the entire industry under strain over the past few years.

This makes the Internet Agency Ranking 2026 particularly revealing. Which agencies are growing despite an overall market that does not support it? And why?

Friendventure’s results in the BVDW Internet Agency Ranking 2026

Friendventure reports a fee revenue of 8.838 million euros in the 2026 ranking, representing growth of 25.3 percent compared to the previous year. The team has grown to 86 employees. In the sub-ranking of fastest-growing agencies with revenue above 2.5 million euros, Friendventure places third, behind RYZE Digital and Digital Masters.

Last year, Friendventure ranked first in this sub-ranking with 17 percent growth. Placing among the top three fastest-growing mid-sized digital agencies in Germany for two consecutive years is not a typical pattern in a market where many agencies are currently struggling with stagnation.

What enables stable growth in a challenging market?

The honest answer is that there is no single measure, but rather a combination of decisions made years earlier.

During periods when other agencies cut budgets for self-marketing and business development, Friendventure continued to invest consistently. In economically uncertain times, clients become more selective about who they work with. Agencies that remain visible and accessible during these phases gain market share, even when the short-term return on those investments is not immediately measurable.

There is also the group structure to consider: Friendventure, adfriends, webmatch and Inboundfriends grow together. This means clients who need both a strong website and social media, performance marketing or inbound strategies can get everything from a single source, without having to coordinate between separate agencies. This setup is reflected in the numbers.

And finally: long-term client relationships. A significant share of the growth comes not from new business alone, but from existing clients expanding their scope because the collaboration works.

What does this mean for companies looking for a digital agency?

The ranking does not provide proof of quality, but it does provide orientation. An agency that grows consistently over several years in a difficult market signals that it has a working business model, retains clients and is capable of delivering results that lead to continued engagement.
If you are looking for a digital agency that delivers not only in good times, we would be happy to start a conversation.