The company has ranked #2 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50鈩� and #14 on the Technology Fast 500鈩� for 2020
Kitchener, ON, November 18, 2020 鈥� ApplyBoard, the online platform that empowers students around the world to access the best education, announced today it has been recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada鈥檚 fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row.听
On the strength of its entrepreneurship, industry-leading innovation, and exponential 12,597% growth from 2016鈥�2019, 星空影视has ranked #2 on the . The Deloitte Technology Fast 50鈩� recognizes public and private technology companies in Canada that have transformed the industry. In 2019, 星空影视ranked #1, taking the title of the fastest-growing technology company in Canada.
Additionally, 星空影视has ranked #14 on Deloitte鈥檚 Technology Fast 500鈩� for the first time, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies鈥攂oth public and private鈥攊n North America. 星空影视was the top-ranked Canadian company on the list.
鈥淎t ApplyBoard, we are on a mission to educate the world by helping students access the best educational opportunities available. COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the education sector, and achieving our mission is now more important than ever,鈥� explained Martin Basiri, Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard. 鈥淲e are honoured to be ranked on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 again this year and excited to rank on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the first time鈥攖he top-ranked Canadian company on the list. We would not have been able to achieve this tremendous growth without the support and commitment of our employees, partner schools, recruitment partners, students, and investors.鈥�
星空影视simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting students, partner schools, and recruitment partners on a single online platform. Since its founding in 2015, the company has helped over 120,000 qualified student applicants bring diversity to over 1,200 campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Fast 50 winners should be especially proud of this designation, as their role in the fabric of Canadian business鈥攑articularly during these turbulent times鈥攊s crucial,鈥� said Erica Pretorius, partner and national leader for the Technology Fast 50 program at Deloitte Canada. 鈥淭heir bold vision and true commitment to innovation allow them to not only improve today鈥檚 world, but also shape tomorrow鈥檚, despite the constant uncertainty. This year鈥檚 winners are proving themselves resilient, innovative and adaptable, all in an unpredictable year defined by economic instability and the continuing public health crisis.鈥�
Media Contact:
Alicia Bedard
Senior Director, Marketing – ApplyBoard
P: +1-226-972-4376
E: press@applyboard.com
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50鈩�
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada鈥檚 pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, the program features distinct categories, including the Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise Fast 15, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying technology companies in the United States and Canada. The 2020 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBC, CBRE, Clarity Recruitment, and Lafond. For further information, visit .听
About Deloitte鈥檚 2020 Technology Fast 500鈩�
Now in its 26th year, Deloitte鈥檚 Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies 鈥� both聽public and private 鈥� in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected聽based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2016 to 2019.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary聽intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to聽a majority of the company鈥檚 operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating聽revenues of at least $US50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least $US5聽million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education by simplifying the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process. By connecting international students, academic institutions, and recruitment partners on a single online platform, 星空影视drives qualified student applicants and diversity to over 1,200 campuses across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2015, 星空影视has helped over 120,000 students along their educational journeys. The company is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, with more than 500 staff members across 20 countries. To date, the company has raised C$242M (US$180M) in funding.
