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Each month, we analyse millions of social media posts to highlight brands actively pushing into new international markets. This month, 296 companies have announced significant international expansion. Here are some notable examples:

• ‍Paddle – Paddle secured $25 million in funding and opened a new office in Austin, Texas, accelerating its role as a Merchant of Record (MoR) for SaaS, app, and AI companies. With key executive hires from Shopify and Intercom, Paddle is strengthening its global leadership team to simplify international payments and growth.
• ‍Worldpay – The global payments leader has launched a new headquarters in Mexico City, reinforcing its presence by combining worldwide expertise with deep local insights. This move underscores Worldpay's commitment to growing alongside clients in key international markets.
• ‍Bolt – Bolt unveiled its new state-of-the-art office in Malta, equipped with collaborative spaces, leisure facilities, and creative zones, supporting its continued European expansion.
• ‍Sidetrade – Celebrating 20 successful years since its IPO, Sidetrade highlighted remarkable growth without external capital injections. With proprietary AI technology now operational in 85 countries, Sidetrade continues expanding across the US, Canada, and Europe, solidifying its position as a leading finance-tech innovator.
• ‍Pigment – The AI-powered planning platform is rapidly scaling in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region), partnering with industry giants Siemens, N26, and Drei. Pigment is opening a new office, hiring extensively, and building a dynamic community of business planning leaders.
• ‍Lavazza – Lavazza Group emphasised the UK’s strategic importance in its global expansion plans during its prominent presence at Wimbledon. This move reinforces the company’s ongoing investment in the UK market.
• ‍Eversheds Sutherland – Expanding its presence in key innovation hubs, the global law firm opened a new Silicon Valley office. It's made key hires to further strengthens its capability in technology litigation across key US markets.
• ‍Taboola – The digital content recommendation leader announced the opening of its new office in India, underscoring ongoing growth and expansion in the region. Taboola is investing heavily in innovation and inviting local talent to join its expanding team.

Brands Expanding in the UK Market:

Global brands continue to set their sights on the UK and Europe - opening new offices, securing local partnerships, and establishing regional hubs to fuel growth across key markets. Here are some standout moves:

• BPM LLP – Launched BPM UK in London, growing its presence to deliver seamless services under one global partnership.
• Bugcrowd – Opened a new UK office, expanding its cybersecurity operations and market reach.
• Index Exchange – Established a new Tech Operations team in London, enhancing platform efficiency and global impact.
• Moleskine – Opened new retail locations, including a store in London Paddington, strengthening its European market presence.
• Talkdesk – Launched a new UK-based regional cloud for enhanced data residency compliance and local market opportunities.
• The Austin Company – Recruiting for its expanding UK-based team to increase local operations.
• Ulta Beauty – Entered the UK market through the acquisition of Space NK, boosting its European footprint.
• UVeye – Accelerating its AI-driven automotive inspection technology expansion in the UK and Europe with strategic leadership hires.
• Zscaler – Opened a new London office to enhance collaboration and support its cybersecurity mission globally.

These brands - and nearly 300 more - are actively entering new international markets right now. Whether you sell into Tech, Marketing, HR, Finance, or Professional Services, significant opportunities await to partner with these growing companies.