As TFY reflects on its most transformative year to date, the company proudly celebrates a series of prestigious awards, high-profile recognitions, and global milestones that reinforce its leadership in AI-powered hiring and workforce technology. From award wins to national growth rankings, TFY closes the year with momentum, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.
CEO Lilia Stoyanov Named AI Entrepreneur of the Year
At the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards, often referred to as the “Grammys of Entrepreneurship,” TFY’s CEO Lilia Stoyanov was honoured as AI Entrepreneur of the Year. Recognised among hundreds of nominees, Lilia Stoyanov earned this award for her visionary leadership, responsible AI innovation, and a decade-long commitment to transforming global hiring and contractor management.
TFY Named Technology Partner of the Year
TFY also celebrated a major win at the British Recruitment Awards, taking home the title of Technology Partner of the Year. This award follows a year of exceptional performance, including a 90% increase in profit, driven by strong adoption of TFY’s AI-enhanced hiring tools across the UK, US, and Europe. Judges highlighted TFY’s advanced contractor management platform, OpenAPI integrations, and its ability to help organisations scale efficiently and compliantly.
Recognised Among the UK’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Adding to the list of accomplishments, TFY was named one of the UK Fast Growth 50 companies (Top 200). This recognition celebrates the country’s most dynamic, rapidly scaling businesses—further reinforcing TFY’s position as a high-growth technology leader. The Fast Growth 50 Index identifies companies that are driving innovation, job creation, and economic impact across the UK. TFY’s inclusion reflects its consistent upward trajectory, global expansion, and sustainable business model built entirely through bootstrapping.
Featured as One of the UK’s “Next Unicorns”
In another milestone, Tech Funding News listed TFY among the UK’s emerging “Next Unicorns.” This recognition highlights the company’s scalability, global reach, and exceptional momentum—attributes rare in a business that has grown without external investment and achieved results through innovation, customer trust, and proven market demand.
A Proven Decade of Innovation and Impact
Since 2015, TFY has redefined hiring and workforce management across 184+ countries through its comprehensive platform featuring:
- AI-powered applicant tracking and matching
- Contractor onboarding, payments, and compliance
- Global workforce management
- OpenAPI integrations for seamless scaling
- Enterprise-grade tools designed for mid-sized enterprises and global teams
With thousands of applicants processed monthly and a fast-expanding client base, TFY continues to set new standards for fair, efficient, and data-driven hiring.
Commitment to Purpose: Free ATS Access for NGOs and Charities
Amid these achievements, TFY has reaffirmed its mission to use technology as a force for good by ensuring NGOs and charities worldwide can access its core AI-powered ATS features completely free of charge.
This initiative empowers mission-driven organisations—often operating with limited resources—to automate recruitment, reduce hiring time, and enhance diversity and inclusion using tools typically reserved for large enterprises.
Reflecting on the year, CEO Lilia Stoyanov shared:
“These awards celebrate years of innovation and perseverance from the TFY team. But the real responsibility of building technology at scale is ensuring it drives positive change. Offering our ATS free to NGOs is our way of extending impact to organisations that change lives.”
Looking Ahead: Scaling Innovation With Purpose
With rising global demand for ethical, transparent AI, TFY is positioned at the forefront of the next evolution in workforce technology. This year’s awards and recognitions not only honour the company’s achievements—they signal the strength of what comes next.
TFY remains committed to:
- Advancing responsible, bias-aware AI in recruitment
- Supporting nonprofits and underserved sectors
- Empowering organisations through fair, data-driven hiring
- Scaling innovation while championing impact
Backed by award wins, growth accolades, and a purpose-led mission, TFY enters the new year with unparalleled momentum—ready to continue shaping the future of work.