EY Scale-up Award 2026: Rising Star

Why is an independent award important for collection?

Because an external judgment proves something that a provider cannot expose himself. Anyone who gives an outstanding claim must trust that it is handled seriously, that the money actually comes in and that the customer relationship remains healthy.

Trust matters in debt collection. Providers make similar promises, and it can be difficult to assess their work from outside. An award from an independent expert jury offers evidence assessed by a third party, rather than a claim made by the provider itself.

Just such an award has incaseof.law 2026 received for the second time in a row: the Rising Star in the category FinTech and InsurTech at the EY Scale-up Award. After the first award in 2025 the title was defended.

What is the EY Scale-up Award, and who presents it?

Each year, the EY Scale-up Award honours Austria's fastest growing young companies. In 2026, he celebrated his five-year anniversary under the motto Shapers of the Future.

The award is awarded by EY together with partners such as the Austrian Research Promotion Society, Austria Wirtschaftsservice and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. More than 330 applications are presented in 13 industry categories.

The Rising Star award goes to the most promising ascenders of a category. incaseof.law has received it in FinTech and InsurTech, as a digital platform for debt collection. The overarching title Rising Star of the year went to another company, the award of incaseof.law refers to its category.

Why does the award count for companies with outstanding claims?

Because an outstanding claim is a matter of trust. You transfer sensitive data and your money to a third party and expect it to act professionally, legally and in your interest.

An evaluation of incaseof.law shows how much capital is involved in outstanding invoices: In the balance sheets of 149,916 Austrian companies, around 194.9 billion euros all the more counts to whom you entrust the transfer. The details are in the Study on tied capital.

If a jury of experts around EY incaseof.law distinguishes it twice in a row, this is an external indication of substance and growth, not a marketing label.

How do you recognise an audited debt collection agency?

An award is a signal, not a substitute for hard facts. You can check these features at incaseof.law, regardless of any price.

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Sources: own information from incaseof.law, as of July 2026; confirmation of business model by the Supreme Court; award EY Scale-up Award 2026.

What has happened since the first award?

Much has happened between the first and second awards. incaseof.law has established numerous new partnerships and collaborates with multipliers that directly integrate debt collection into their software.

EY’s support helps the business develop further. For clients, that means a partner continuing to invest in technology, speed and reach to recover outstanding claims more quickly. For the collection process in detail, see This is how the debt collection works.

Your money belongs in your account

Ultimately, the point is simple: your money belongs in your account.

incaseof.law recovers it and manages the claim through every stage. 100 % of the claim remain with you; the defaulting debtor bears late-payment costs. The next goal is to compete at a higher level in the Scale-up category, reflecting continued growth and independently assessed quality.

Information on the EY Scale-up Award according to EY Austria, 2026. Information on incaseof.law: own data, as of July 2026. This article informs about an award and does not replace consultation in individual cases.