For more than three decades, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ program has recognized North America’s fastest growing companies. Our past winners include companies who have reshaped industries and influenced the way we live, work, and play. Could your company be the next to make history?
We’re pleased to announce that we’re now taking applications for our 2025 program! This year we've updated our eligibility requirements, so be sure to check them out, and don’t miss the opportunity to see if your company qualifies.
Winner benefits
What would winning mean for your company? Being recognized as a Technology Fast 500 winner has many potential benefits, including:
- Benchmark of success
- Enhanced brand and customer recognition
- Increased visibility with investors
- Positive influence on employee recruiting, retention, and morale
- Local, national, global, and social media exposure
- Valued networking opportunities at Fast 500 winners’ celebration events
Updated eligibility requirements
- Be in business for a minimum of four years. Founded on or prior to December 31, 2020.
- Be headquartered within North America (United States and Canada). Subsidiaries or divisions are not eligible unless they have some public ownership and are separately traded. Companies that are acquired prior to the finalization of the list are not eligible to participate.
- Have base-year (fiscal year 2021) operating revenues of at least US$50,000 and current-year (fiscal year 2024) operating revenues of at least US$5 million, with a growth rate of 50% or greater.
- Own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that significantly contributes to the company’s operating revenues.
- A significant portion of the company’s operating revenues must be derived from product or service sales that incorporates the company’s proprietary intellectual property or other proprietary technology, exclusive of related service revenue.
- Consulting companies, professional service firms, and resellers are not eligible.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should apply?
Private companies, as well as public companies traded via over-the-counter exchanges. Public companies listed on the NYSE, NASDAQ, or AMEX stock exchanges are encouraged to complete the application form or confirm their inclusion in the research/application process with the national Fast 500 team at Fast500@deloitte.com.
Is there an application fee?
There’s no fee to apply.
What determines my company’s eligibility?
Winning companies must have proprietary technology in market, with additional factors of determination that include percentage of fiscal-year revenue growth over a three-year period. The ranking is compiled from applications submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500 website and researched by Deloitte LLP using public company databases.
For additional FAQs, please refer to our Application Packet.
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