The Platform Group AG (TPG), a software company specializing in platform solutions, has released its long-term corporate plan, Vision 2030, outlining ambitious growth targets. The company aims to achieve revenue of at least EUR 3 billion and a gross merchandise volume (GMV) exceeding EUR 4.5 billion by 2030. Additionally, TPG expects its margin to rise into double-digit percentage territory for the first time, supported by a series of strategic measures including internal cost optimization, portfolio adjustments, and a comprehensive AI program.
Dr. Dominik Benner, CEO of The Platform Group AG, stated, "We will significantly develop TPG over the next few years. Our Vision 2030 shows that we are shifting into a clear growth mode and targeting a substantial expansion of our business." The plan is built on three growth pillars: Scale, Synergy, and M&A. Under Scale, TPG intends to grow its partner base from 15,900 to over 40,000, increasing listed products by more than 200%. Synergy involves expanding into more than 50 industries, up from 28 in October 2025, and increasing the B2B customer share to over 59%. The U.S. market is also targeted for a relevant share of revenue by 2030, with a risk-mitigated entry strategy from 2026.
TPG’s M&A strategy, which has completed over 35 acquisitions since 2020, will continue with a stable annual pace. The company has demonstrated effective post-merger integration, with acquired companies' adjusted EBITDA increasing by an average of 42% and a return on capital employed exceeding 20% in 2025. To achieve double-digit margins, TPG is implementing measures such as increasing average order value, reducing discounts, and raising partner commissions on at least 70% of its platforms. The share of free shipping orders will be reduced from 89% to below 80%. Additionally, the company will divest minor holdings representing less than 0.2% of Group revenue to sharpen strategic focus.
A key component of the margin improvement is the "AI first" strategy, which aims to automate and optimize over 60% of internal processes by 2030, particularly in software development, online marketing, HR, finance, and content creation. A dedicated AI department has been established, and all employees receive weekly workshops on AI applications. The company expects efficiency and cost savings of EUR 8–15 million per year from this program. CFO Bjoern Minnier commented, "We plan to significantly strengthen the profitability of our Group. The measures set out in Vision 2030 form the basis to achieve this." TPG also targets a declining leverage ratio, from 2.7x in 2023 to below 1.8x by 2030, while expanding operating cash flow. The company is assessing potential capital measures to support growth and acquisitions. The Vision 2030 presentation is available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at corporate.the-platform-group.com.
