SCALE by Platform94 Marks First Anniversary with Mid-Year Insights Report
4 September 2025 – Platform94 has today marked the first anniversary of its regional SCALE by Platform94 community by releasing its Mid-Year Community Insights Report, capturing the performance and outlook of some of the West and North West’s most ambitious scaling businesses.
Launched just 12 months ago, the SCALE community has grown to 85 indigenous scaling businesses, together employing more than 2,300 people and generating €300m+ in combined revenue. Impressively, 89% of members are already trading internationally, demonstrating the region’s growing global reach.
Key Findings
The Mid-Year Insights Report highlights both the opportunities and challenges faced by scaling companies across the region:
Strategic partnerships are now a leading driver of growth, with members increasingly using collaboration to unlock new markets.
Technology adoption remains a double-edged sword—critical for efficiency and competitiveness, but also a challenge for companies keeping pace.
Economic uncertainty has overtaken Talent and Funding as the number one challenge for scaling businesses. Despite this, the majority of companies remain on track to achieve a combined average growth rate of 15%.
Talent acquisition and retention continue to test companies, though ambitions remain strong. Average company headcount is already up 21% this year, with a target increase of 30% by year-end.
Resilience and Ambition
Reflecting on the results, Marie Donnellan, CEO of Platform94, said:
“What strikes me most from these results is the resilience and ambition of our regional businesses. Despite economic uncertainty being named as the number one challenge, companies are pushing ahead with growth plans, new market entries, and innovation. The emphasis on strategic partnerships and technology adoption shows that collaboration and adaptability are now at the heart of how our members scale internationally.”
On the milestone of the first anniversary, Marie added:
“I’m incredibly proud of how far the community has come in just one year. Huge thanks to our fantastic team, our 85 inspirational ambitious members, to Enterprise Ireland, our community partners and supporters, our board and everyone who has helped to make this initiative a success. We are very excited for the road ahead.”
About SCALE by Platform94
SCALE by Platform94 is a regional community of scaling businesses with an export focus, developed in partnership with Enterprise Ireland. The initiative brings together ambitious technology and innovation-led businesses from across the West and North West, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and international growth.
If you are interested in joining the SCALE community or would like to learn more, please contact our team.