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European Small & Mid-cap Awards 2025 – Copenhagen

Tuesday 11th November European Small & Mid cap Awards

The 13th edition of the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards was celebrated on 11th November during the SME Assembly, taking place in Copenhagen (Denmark). The Awards were organized by the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE), EuropeanIssuers and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs; with the European Investment Fund (EIF) joining as a partner this year for the first time.

 

The Awards aim to highlight the best small and mid-cap companies that have gone public in the preceding two calendar years and made significant contributions to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth in Europe. In this way, they promote the benefits of stock listing and encourage more SMEs to consider capital markets as a viable path for expansion, while showcasing the diversity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Europe’s SME sector.

 

Niels Brab, President of FESE, said:

“These awards shine a spotlight on successful European IPOs, underscoring the transformative impact that listing on capital markets can have for businesses seeking growth and visibility. For SMEs, going public is a remarkable achievement worth celebrating, even though only one company per category gets the top prize in the Awards. SMEs are the backbone of Europe’s economy: they generate employment, drive innovation, and champion resilience. Supporting their journey, as we do through these Awards, is key to advancing Europe’s ambitions and strategic priorities.”