Yazen, Europe’s leading digital healthcare provider in obesity care, has been ranked as the second fastest-growing startup in Europe by the Sifted 250: Startup Europe Leaderboard 2025.

Yazen ranked as Europe’s second fastest-growing startup by Sifted

Yazen, Europe’s leading digital healthcare provider in obesity care, has been named the second fastest-growing startup in Europe according to the Sifted 250: Startup Europe Leaderboard 2025.The ranking highlights the 250 fastest-growing companies across the continent and is based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years.

Earlier this year, Yazen was ranked number one on the Sifted 100: Nordics and Benelux Leaderboard. With today’s announcement, the company secures further international recognition by placing second overall in Europe.

“This is an incredibly important milestone in our journey. Being recognised as one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups demonstrates the strength of our model and our team, but also the enormous healthcare need surrounding obesity. Our goal is clear: we will become Europe’s leading digital healthcare provider in obesity and give more patients access to effective treatment,” says Fredrik Meurling, CEO of Yazen.

Strong growth across Europe

In just one year, Yazen has expanded from 150 to 250 employees, of which 180 are medical professionals – including over 100 licensed physicians. During the same period, the company more than doubled its annual recurring revenue, from SEK 160 million to SEK 350 million.

Today, Yazen supports patients in seven countries – Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands – and continues to expand rapidly across Europe.

A new standard of care for obesity

Yazen’s care model combines modern medications with lifestyle changes and continuous digital follow-up. The results are strong: more than 40,000 patients have been treated so far, collectively losing over 360 tonnes of weight.

“Obesity is a chronic disease that requires care, not stigma. We have built a model that combines medication, digital healthcare, and a full care team – doctors, dietitians, psychologists, and health coaches – to deliver sustainable results for our patients. The fact that our growth is now being recognised across Europe shows that we are on the right track,” says Martin Carlsson, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Yazen.

About Sifted

‍Sifted is a European media outlet focused on startups and technology, founded by the Financial Times. With a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth, Sifted covers Europe’s most exciting companies and trends. Through rankings such as Sifted 100 and Sifted 250, it highlights the fastest-growing and most influential startups across the continent.

About Yazen

‍Yazen is a digital healthcare provider specialised in the treatment of obesity - a chronic disease that requires long-term care. We are currently active in seven markets: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain. Our team consists of 250 employees, of which 180 work in clinical care - including over 100 licensed physicians.

Our unique model combines modern medications, continuous digital care, and support from a full healthcare team consisting of your own physician, YazenCoach, dietitian, psychologist, and physiotherapist. Research shows that this holistic approach leads to better and more sustainable outcomes than medication alone.

More than 35,000 patients are in treatment right now and together they have lost over 360 tonnes. 

Media Contact:

Fredrik Pallin, VP Public Relations: fredrik.pallin@yazen.com, +46 708 114 115