Predikt has been nominated for the Rising Star award

Belgian-Swiss AI Startup Predikt Nominated for Prestigious 2025 Rising Star Award

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Leuven-based tech startup Predikt is recognized among top 10 promising tech innovators in Belgium's Deloitte Private Technology Fast 50 competition

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Leuven, Belgium – September 25, 2025– Predikt, a Belgian-Swiss technology startup that helps procurement teams navigate volatile markets through AI-powered cost prediction, has been selected as one of ten finalists for the 2025 Rising Star Award. The prestigious recognition is part of Deloitte's annual Technology Fast 50 competition, which celebrates Belgium's most promising early-stage technology companies.

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The Rising Star category specifically honors innovative companies that have been active in the technology sector for less than four years, with finalists evaluated on their revenue potential and scalability by an independent jury. The winner will be announced following final pitch presentations on October 23, 2025.

Transforming procurement through predictive intelligence

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Predikt's AI-driven platform addresses a critical challenge facing global enterprises: the inability to predict and manage volatile raw material and component costs. By combining external market signals with companies' internal data, the platform provides finance and procurement teams with transparent supplier cost structures and accurate price movement forecasts.

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"In today's unpredictable market environment, our clients need more than reactive strategies – they need predictive intelligence that enables proactive decision-making," said Nick Vandesype, Founder and CEO of Predikt. "This nomination validates our mission to transform how large organizations approach sourcing and procurement in volatile markets."

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The platform enables companies to make more informed sourcing decisions, negotiate from positions of strength, and protect profit margins by anticipating market shifts before they impact the bottom line.

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Recognition of Belgian innovation excellence

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"We are honored to be recognized alongside Belgium's most promising technology companies," added Vandesype." This nomination reflects not only our current achievements, but also the tremendous potential we see ahead as we continue scaling our platform to serve enterprise clients globally."

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The Deloitte Private Technology Fast 50 competition annually identifies the 50 fastest-growing and most innovative technology companies headquartered and founded in Belgium. Beyond recognition, the program provides participants access to a valuable network of successful executives and increased market visibility to support business development.

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About Predikt

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Founded in 2024 Predikt is a Belgian-Swiss technology company that empowers large enterprises and multinationals to navigate market volatility with confidence. The company's AI-powered platform delivers predictive insights on raw material, semifinished, and finished goods pricing by analyzing external market signals alongside internal company data. Predikt serves finance and procurement teams seeking to optimize sourcing strategies, enhance negotiation outcomes, and protect margins in dynamic market conditions.

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About the Rising Star Award

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The Rising Star Award is part of Deloitte's annual Technology Fast 50 competition, recognizing Belgium's most promising technology companies that have been active for less than four years. Companies are evaluated by an independent jury based on revenue potential and scalability.

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Predikt Contact: Pauline Jacobs – Chief of Staff – pauline.jacobs@predikt.ai

Deloitte Contact: Nathalie Geentjens - Marketing & Communications, Deloitte Belgium ngeentjens@deloitte.com

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