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Best Digital Marketing Agency in Europe (2025)

TOP RATED DIGITAL PERFORMANCE MARKETING AGENCY IN EUROPE

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WHAT MAKES A DIGITAL AGENCY THE BEST IN EUROPE?

 

Choosing the right digital marketing agency in Europe requires a partner who truly understands your goals and operates with complete transparency. To identify the leading agency for your business, consider the following:

- Does the agency have proven experience partnering with businesses across Europe?

- Which established European clients have they supported?

- Are their reputation and results validated by credible reviews, client testimonials, or industry awards?

- Do they offer a comprehensive suite of digital marketing services, or will you need to engage multiple agencies for branding, SEO, or web development?

- Is their team made up of skilled in-house professionals, or do they rely on external freelancers?

- Do they provide performance-based pricing models alongside traditional billing options?

- Will you receive detailed reports focused on ROI, rather than on surface-level metrics like impressions or clicks?

These criteria ensure you select an agency that delivers measurable growth and aligns with your business objectives.

 

EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE

If you're searching for the best digital marketing agency in Europe, you're likely looking for an agency with deep expertise and understanding of the European market - ideally one that also has  international experience to support your global ambitions.

R17 Ventures AG is a leading digital marketing agency in Europe, trusted by well-known European brands for delivering high-performance growth. From brand development and digital strategy to performance marketing and ROI-driven campaigns, R17 Ventures AG helps businesses scale across European markets and regions.

In addition to its strong presence across Europe, R17 Ventures AG also delivers digital marketing services and solutions to clients worldwide - helping numerous European brands expand their advertising and outreach efforts beyond the EU into key regions such as the UK, USA, GCC, and Africa.

 R17 Ventures is headquartered in Europe and has offices in both Switzerland and in Cape Town, which has been endorsed by the Embassy of Switzerland in SA.

R17 Ventures Office, Zurich - Best Swiss Digital Marketing Agency
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CLIENTS IN EUROPE

When searching for the best digital marketing agency for your brand, you should consider the existing brands the agency currently represents as this is a great indication of experience and the level of service that can be expected. Having an extensive list of European clients provides peace-of-mind when looking for the best digital marketing agency in Europe.

R17 Ventures AG is the trusted digital marketing partner for various well-known and respected European brands. These include PŸUR, Bolt, Hamilton Company, Migros Group, SAXO Bank, DAS ZELT, Lindt, Bitcoin Suisse, Kybun Joya,  Dentaprime, Move Payment, MX Diamonds.

In addition to a reputable client base, you should also look at online ratings and reviews to verify if a digital marketing agency can be considered one of  the best in Europe. Since 2025, R17 Ventures AG has various highly regarded ratings across a number of platforms. This European agency has an average of  5-star rating on Google , 4.8-star rating on Clutch.co, 4.8-star rating on The Manifest and is listed with an Excellent score on Trustindex, further showcasing the satisfaction European companies and brands have with the digital marketing services provided by R17 Ventures AG. Being held in such high regard across various rating indexes and review platforms affirms the fact that R17 is considered as one of the best digital marketing agencies in Europe.

R17 Ventures AG works across various sectors and industries within Europe, including Financial Services and Fintech, telecommunications, hospitality, e-commerce and Saas. R17 Ventures utilises its experience and expertise in taking a data-first approach to decision making, leveraging proven frameworks and strategies developed by the agency to drive successful return on investment.

AWARD-WINNING, ACCREDITED EUROPEAN AGENCY 

R17 Ventures AG is a multiple award-winning European digital marketing agency.

This digital marketing agency has won a number of awards across Europe including 5x winner at the Swiss Digital Commerce Awards, 4x winner at the Web Excellence Awards, 2x winner at the Shop Usability Awards, 1x Clutch 100 Winner (the only digital agency in the world to be listed).

Apart from various European awards, R17 Ventures has also been recognised as one of the Best Digital Marketing Companies in the world by Clutch.co, DesignRush, and The Manifest. The agency has further been recognised as one of the best digital marketing agencies in Switzerland by both GoodFirms and Agency Vista, and is recommended as a trusted digital partner to companies in Switzerland by agency finder, Kampadre.

 

Additionally, R17 Ventures AG is a fully accredited European digital marketing agency.

Professional advertising accreditations include:

- HubSpot Partner

- Meta Business Partner

- Google Partner

- Shopify Partner

- Klaviyo Partner

- Customer.io Partner

 

R17 Ventures Collecting Award at Swiss Digital Commerce Awards

FULL-SERVICE DIGITAL MARKETING

What makes R17 Ventures AG a leading digital marketing agency in Europe is its complete in-house services. The agency provides a full-service digital marketing solution, and handles everything from start to finish, ensuring increased accuracy, speed and quality. With an in-house creative studio, R17 Ventures’ clients don't need to hire a separate branding agency for generating captivating creative assets and content.

R17 consists of various departments and specialists, offering tailor-made, customised digital marketing solutions (for example: performance marketing only) or complete 360° digital services (for example: website development, SEO, GEO, performance marketing, social media management and influencer marketing).

R17's full list of services includes:

 

EUROPEAN DIGITAL MARKETING EXPERTISE

R17 Ventures AG is regarded as a thought leader in the European digital marketing space, consistently sharing its expertise and insights with clients, partners, and the broader business community, providing valuable and accessible industry knowledge.

As the leading European digital marketing agency, R17 Ventures does this through:

 

 

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PERFORMANCE-BASED PRICING

R17 Ventures AG distinguishes itself from other European digital marketing agencies through its performance-based pricing model, where compensation is directly tied to achieving your specific performance KPIs and business targets, ensuring complete alignment with your goals and unique business needs.

For clients who prefer alternative arrangements, more traditional flat monthly fees and hourly rate options are also available.

CASE STUDIES

65% of R17 Ventures AG's clients double their revenue in the first 6 months of working with the European digital marketing agency. 

The agency provides fully transparent reporting that showcases the real return on investment, focussing on KPI's that move the needle, rather than reporting on vanity metrics.

Powerful Services

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

R17 Ventures clients have ranked the digital marketing agency as one of the best in Europe.

R17 Ventures' European clients values the agency not only for delivering outstanding results, but also for consistently producing high-quality work, leveraging data-driven strategies for agility, and executing projects with speed and efficiency.

Yann Duponchel | Pÿur | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Yann DuponchelE-Commerce Director, Pÿur

50% more sales in first year
"The company we were working with previously told us that it would be impossible to grow our business. Since we started working with R17 Ventures AG, our business has grown by 50%."

 
Michael Ripamonti | Residence Watches | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Michael RipamontiMarketing Manager, Residence Watches
"They do not only talk; they deliver. In today's business world, you can be thankful when you meet competent and straightforward people/partners. Here I can give a 10/10."
Donna Barnes | Creative Marketing Director, Ninety One Asset Management | R17 Ventures AG
Donna BarnesCreative Marketing Director, Ninety One Asset Management
“R17 has been a fantastic partner to work alongside. The team is dynamic, they are professional, they are on top of their game and certainly have helped Ninety One establish a performance marketing capability. Their team pushed us to make sure we were dynamic, responsive, result driven, and making sure they were highly communicative throughout the process.”
Thomas Gabele | SG Spedition AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Thomas GabeleHead of Marketing & IT, SG Spedition AG

"They have a straightforward and professional approach with fast and high-quality delivery."

Tobias Bruderer | MINT Process Solutions AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Tobias BrudererHead of Business Development, MINT Process Solutions AG
“The collaboration was great. R17's team was crucial to the success of MINT.”
 
Thomas Grünvogel | SoFlow AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Thomas GrünvogelChief Marketing Officer, SoFlow AG
1 year of sales in 6 months
“Since partnering with R17 Ventures, we have been able to substantially grow our e-commerce unit and expand to multiple countries while acquiring new customers at a profitable ROAS."
Michael Janzik | SWISSpur Schlafkomfort AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Michael JanzikCEO, SWISSpur Schlafkomfort AG
Doubled sales with the same budget
“Before R17, I was only running ads on Google. Since they took over, we are omnipresent on social media as well and have been able to increase our online-sales exponentially."
Sebastian Gomoll | Kybun AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Sebastian GomollHead of E-Commerce, Kybun AG
Sales doubled in 12 months
“Together with R17, we doubled the sales of our subsidiary in the USA, Kybun LLC, compared to the previous year. Additionally, R17 successfully took over performance marketing for our Europe and Asia regions. We appreciate the speed, the quality, and the great know-how in the area of e-commerce and performance marketing.”
Sara Leuthold | Turm Kaffee E-Commerce AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Sara LeutholdCEO, Turm Kaffee E-Commerce AG
150% more sales in first year
“Since R17 Ventures took over our Performance Marketing, we have been able to grow our business by 150% in the first year in the Swiss market. Subsequently, we have ventured into Germany with R17 and are finding success there as well. Additionally, R17 manages our B2B digital lead engine and e-commerce performance marketing.”
Emanuel Müller | Secondhandbags AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Emanuel MüllerEx-CEO, Secondhandbags AG
400% year-to-year growth
“In partnership with R17 Ventures, we founded the joint venture company Secondhandbags AG. The team at R17 took over performance marketing, content creation, and Shopify development. Within the first year, we were able to increase sales by 400%. We really appreciate how entrepreneurial R17 is.”
Joël Wyss | Plakativ.Store GmbH | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Joël WyssCEO, Plakativ.Store GmbH
“Friendly, efficient, effective. R17 impresses not only with its professionalism in all aspects of successful performance marketing, but also with its likeability and goal-oriented pragmatism in its daily collaboration."
Philippe Fotsch | Twifi & Travel WiFi | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Philippe FotschCEO, Twifi & Travel WiFi
“We highly recommend R17 in all aspects. We entrusted all of our paid media to R17, enabling us to scale our two brands efficiently and quickly. They took over creative production, optimized our stores, and synchronized these efforts with our Google and Facebook campaigns. We plan to rely on R17 for our upcoming projects.”
Marion Klein | Pack Easy AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Marion KleinCEO, Pack Easy AG
“The collaboration with the R17 team is efficient, creative, and full of passion. In a short period, we have already achieved very positive results. We are delighted to have developed and successfully launched numerous projects with Raphael and his team. A big thank you to everyone involved.”
Christian Naef | GALANTUM GmbH | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Christian NaefCEO, GALANTUM GmbH
200% more sales in 3 months
“I collaborated with R17 Ventures on an e-commerce project. Thanks to their expertise and coaching, we managed to triple our turnover within two months. I am thoroughly convinced by the professionalism of their team and their prompt response times.”
Stefan Korsen | Snapchat | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Stefan KorsenAccount Executive, Snapchat
“For nearly one year now, I’ve been working with Raphael Rohner on several R17 Ventures projects, serving as an Account Executive at Snapchat. Raphael and his team are true professionals in their field, adept at developing and massively scaling D2C brands. They've got it all, from business planning to operations, marketing expertise, and much more.”
Fabio Mätzler | Cohaga AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Fabio MätzlerCEO, Cohaga AG
Cooperation is very pleasant
“We have experienced an increased output of leads and additional requests for offers via LinkedIn and our company website."
Alex Ferguson-Korstanje | Creative Marketing Associate, Ninety One Asset Management | R17 Ventures AG
Alex Ferguson-KorstanjeCreative Marketing Associate, Ninety One Asset Management
“Working with R17 has been a refreshing experience. From the start there has been energy and proactive performance marketing. I would highly recommend them. They're accountable, they're on it, detail oriented and the turnaround on a lot of the requests that we had was great, which is important in an agile world.”
Adrian Steiner | Das Zelt AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Adrian SteinerCEO, Das Zelt AG
Substantial growth in B2C and B2B
“R17 Ventures has been managing all our digital performance marketing activities for two years, continuing to do so effectively. We've achieved substantial growth in our B2C ticket sales and in our B2B lead generation."
Licio Greco | Day Shoes AG | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Licio GrecoCEO, Day Shoes AG
“Day Shoes' partnership with R17 has yielded remarkable results. Within the first year, our sales increased significantly, primarily due to R17's effective management of Google and Meta advertisements."
Renata Anselmo | Bonsai.ch E-Commerce GmbH | R17 Ventures AG | Performance Marketing Agency
Renata AnselmoCEO, Bonsai.ch E-Commerce GmbH
“R17 helped us to quickly and efficiently migrate our online shop from WooCommerce to Shopify in a more complex environment. Furthermore, we like their sales-driven approach to performance marketing."