Intelic wins first place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Intelic wins first place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Intelic has been named the fastest-growing technology company in the Netherlands, taking first place in the 2026 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Intelic has been named the fastest-growing technology company in the Netherlands, taking first place in the 2026 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
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On 5 November 2026, Deloitte announced Intelic as the winner of its 27th annual Technology Fast 50 during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam. The ranking recognizes the fifty fastest-growing technology companies in the Netherlands, comparing their percentage revenue growth over a four-year period.
Intelic - which celebrated its fifth year only this past September - secured first place, followed by freelance platform Sweav in second place, and smart hydration technology company Aquablu in third.
Recognizing tech change-makers
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 provides a platform for Dutch technology companies demonstrating exceptional growth. Beyond the ranking itself, the program aims to support ambitious businesses and strengthen the wider technology ecosystem by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, established companies and other industry leaders.
For Intelic, securing the top position is an important recognition of the progress made since its founding. More significantly, it reflects the growing demand for technology that addresses the increasingly urgent challenge for European armed forces: interoperability across defence systems.
Scaling technology to strengthen European defence
The recognition comes as Intelic continues to expand its work with European armed forces and defence partners. From operational use in Ukraine to its growing role in the Netherlands' unmanned systems ecosystem, the company is working to make interoperability a practical foundation for the next generation of military capabilities.
On stage, Intelic CEO Maurits Korthals Altes shared a few words of wisdom about the company’s journey this far and the importance of not comparing yourself to others: “Don’t get distracted. Don’t get jealous. Focus on the product, focus on the customers and believe in your own win.”
Standing in solidarity with Ukraine
Korthals Altes also recognized the work of Intelic employees in its Ukrainian office, and the increasing hardships of the Ukrainian people, especially over the past weeks: “We have quite a few employees in Ukraine, and in the past weeks the attacks have been really horrible. There are rocket attacks and drone attacks, people are dying. The sirens have been going off nonstop. We’ve seen people experiencing health issues simply due to lack of sleep. So I want to thank them for the hard work they’re putting in, for their own country and also for Europe.”
We thank Deloitte for this award, and were honored to share the stage with other tech companies that are growing capabilities and expertise in the Netherlands. We are proud of this milestone and grateful to our team, customers, partners and the defence communities who continue to challenge us to move forward. Our mission continues.
Two of Intelic's Co-founders accept the Technology Fast 50 award: CPO Mark Derksen (left) and CEO Maurits Korthals Altes (right).
On 5 November 2026, Deloitte announced Intelic as the winner of its 27th annual Technology Fast 50 during an awards ceremony in Amsterdam. The ranking recognizes the fifty fastest-growing technology companies in the Netherlands, comparing their percentage revenue growth over a four-year period.
Intelic - which celebrated its fifth year only this past September - secured first place, followed by freelance platform Sweav in second place, and smart hydration technology company Aquablu in third.
Recognizing tech change-makers
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 provides a platform for Dutch technology companies demonstrating exceptional growth. Beyond the ranking itself, the program aims to support ambitious businesses and strengthen the wider technology ecosystem by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, established companies and other industry leaders.
For Intelic, securing the top position is an important recognition of the progress made since its founding. More significantly, it reflects the growing demand for technology that addresses the increasingly urgent challenge for European armed forces: interoperability across defence systems.
Scaling technology to strengthen European defence
The recognition comes as Intelic continues to expand its work with European armed forces and defence partners. From operational use in Ukraine to its growing role in the Netherlands' unmanned systems ecosystem, the company is working to make interoperability a practical foundation for the next generation of military capabilities.
On stage, Intelic CEO Maurits Korthals Altes shared a few words of wisdom about the company’s journey this far and the importance of not comparing yourself to others: “Don’t get distracted. Don’t get jealous. Focus on the product, focus on the customers and believe in your own win.”
Standing in solidarity with Ukraine
Korthals Altes also recognized the work of Intelic employees in its Ukrainian office, and the increasing hardships of the Ukrainian people, especially over the past weeks: “We have quite a few employees in Ukraine, and in the past weeks the attacks have been really horrible. There are rocket attacks and drone attacks, people are dying. The sirens have been going off nonstop. We’ve seen people experiencing health issues simply due to lack of sleep. So I want to thank them for the hard work they’re putting in, for their own country and also for Europe.”
We thank Deloitte for this award, and were honored to share the stage with other tech companies that are growing capabilities and expertise in the Netherlands. We are proud of this milestone and grateful to our team, customers, partners and the defence communities who continue to challenge us to move forward. Our mission continues.
Two of Intelic's Co-founders accept the Technology Fast 50 award: CPO Mark Derksen (left) and CEO Maurits Korthals Altes (right).
