The Platform Group Unveils Vision 2030 Strategy Targeting €3 Billion Revenue and Double-Digit Margins

The Platform Group AG has published its comprehensive Vision 2030 corporate development plan, setting ambitious financial targets including revenue exceeding €3 billion and gross merchandise volume surpassing €4.5 billion by 2030. The German software company specializing in platform solutions aims to achieve double-digit margins for the first time while significantly expanding its international footprint and industry coverage.

CEO Dr. Dominik Benner emphasized the strategic shift into clear growth mode, stating that the company will implement fundamental changes to ensure consistent execution of its strategy. The foundation for this expansion rests on three core growth pillars: scale, synergy, and mergers and acquisitions. The company plans to grow its partner base from the current 15,900 to over 40,000 by 2030, representing a continuation of the impressive growth momentum that has seen partner numbers triple since 2023.

Under the scale initiative, TPG aims to increase listed products by more than 200% by 2030, building on the technological foundation provided by its TPG ONE software platform. The synergy component focuses on expanding from the current 28 industries to more than 50 while significantly increasing the B2B customer share from 38% to over 59% of total revenue. The company also plans to generate substantial revenue in the U.S. market through a risk-mitigated entry strategy beginning in 2026.

The M&A strategy remains central to TPG's growth approach, with the company maintaining its proven track record of 3-8 acquisitions annually. Since 2020, TPG has completed more than 35 acquisitions, achieving an average 42% increase in adjusted EBITDA for acquired companies compared to pre-acquisition levels. The company's return on capital employed exceeded 20% in 2025, demonstrating the effectiveness of its integration processes detailed in corporate documentation available at https://corporate.the-platform-group.com.

A key objective of Vision 2030 involves margin optimization, with the company targeting double-digit percentages compared to the current 8% margin achieved in Q3 2025. The margin improvement strategy includes multiple components: internal measures focusing on increasing average order value through product mix optimization, reducing discount levels, raising partner commissions on at least 70% of platforms, and decreasing free shipping orders from 89% to below 80%.

Portfolio optimization forms another critical element, with the company planning to divest minor participations representing less than 0.2% of group revenue to sharpen strategic focus. The most transformative component involves the implementation of an AI first strategy, where all processes, new hires, and projects will undergo AI optimization evaluation. TPG has established a dedicated AI Department and provides weekly workshops to all employees, aiming to automate over 60% of internal processes by 2030.

CFO Bjoern Minnier highlighted the company's progress from 5% margins two years ago to the current 8%, emphasizing the determination to reach double-digit margins through fundamental changes. The AI first and cost reduction program is expected to generate annual efficiency and cost savings of €8-15 million, with progress regularly communicated in future reporting available through the company's investor relations portal at https://corporate.the-platform-group.com.

Financial discipline remains a cornerstone of the strategy, with TPG targeting a leverage ratio decline from 2.2x in 2025 to below 1.8x by 2030. The company maintains a conservative financing approach utilizing long-term bank loans, equity, and bonds while focusing on generating strong operating cash flow. The continued expansion of operating cash flow through targeted financial measures will support both organic growth initiatives and potential acquisitions while strengthening the capital structure.

The Vision 2030 plan represents a comprehensive roadmap for The Platform Group's transformation into a more profitable, scalable, and technologically advanced organization. The combination of partner growth, industry expansion, strategic acquisitions, and AI-driven efficiency improvements positions the company for sustained growth while maintaining financial discipline and operational excellence throughout the implementation period.