Since its launch in 2012, more than 2,000 companies have been part of the ELITE network, which today counts 1,300 companies with an aggregate revenue of €100 billion, representing 34 sectors and employing over 600,000 people.  
This is a testament to ELITE’s role in championing the best of European businesses, directing capital and solutions to support the change-makers and high-impact entrepreneurs.  
To date, ELITE companies have undertaken over 1200 transactions worth an aggregate value of approximately 13 billion, highlighting the importance of providing SMEs with efficient tools and access to private and public markets.

This year event addressed the theme "ELITE 10 years: Looking Back to Move Forward": combining celebration and networking moments with high-minded panels and brought together over 300 executives, entrepreneurs and advisors, a showcase of Europe-wide excellence, to celebrate together a success story that has lasted ten years. 

On the occasion of its 10th Anniversary, ELITE announced its expansion across Europe, developing its network and launching its activities and services to more Euronext countries: 
“We are excited to celebrate this important anniversary: ten years of ELITE. It has been ten years of working alongside companies, supporting entrepreneurial excellence in their growth path. ELITE’s aim to help SMEs finance their growth is fully aligned with Euronext’s mission to connect European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. ELITE is assessing opportunities to further build its value proposition in Euronext countries, leveraging on the strong footprint of local Euronext teams”. Marta Testi, CEO of ELITE