We’re proud to announce that ApplyBoard has secured the #4 position on the prestigious 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Enterprise—Industry Leaders list, marking our sixth consecutive year being recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies. This remarkable achievement, driven by approximately 800% revenue growth, reflects our continued evolution and maturity in the technology sector. On a broader scale, ApplyBoard also ranked #146 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology North America Fast 500.
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program, now in its 27th year, stands as Canada’s premier technology awards program, celebrating the world-class achievements and remarkable evolution of the Canadian technology sector. Our advancement to the fourth position in the Enterprise—Industry Leaders category, up six spots from last year, showcases ApplyBoard’s significant momentum as we continue to scale and innovate.
“Being recognized as #4 on Deloitte’s Fast 50 Enterprise—Industry Leaders list is a testament to ApplyBoard’s unwavering commitment to transforming international education,” says Meti Basiri, Co-Founder & CEO of ApplyBoard.
Basiri added that “this achievement reflects not just our remarkable growth, but the incredible impact we’re making in students’ lives around the world. As we continue to innovate with AI-powered solutions and expand globally, this recognition fuels our passion to create even more opportunities for international education.”
Recognized Annually Since 2019
ApplyBoard’s consistent presence on Deloitte’s prestigious lists showcases our enduring commitment to innovation and growth:
- In 2019, ApplyBoard was the fastest-growing technology company in Canada.
- In 2020, we ranked #2 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #14 on the Technology Fast 500.
- In 2021, we were #7 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #41 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500.
- In 2022, we ranked #30 on Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and #170 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500.
- In 2023, we ranked #10 on Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Enterprise Industry leaders list and #282 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500.
“These exceptional Technology Fast 50 winners epitomize the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence in Canada’s technology sector,” says Anders McKenzie, National Technology Fast 50 program leader. “By demonstrating remarkable growth rates and showcasing their ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving market, these companies have distinguished themselves as leaders in their respective fields. Their success not only reflects their own ingenuity and dedication but also contributes to the overall growth and competitiveness of Canada’s technology ecosystem. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and recognize them as the driving force behind the country’s technological advancement and economic prosperity.”
ApplyBoard also cracks the North America Fast 500
In addition to being named to the Canada Fast 50 list, ApplyBoard was ranked #146 on the 2024 Deloitte North America Technology Fast 500 list. Jumping a massive 136 spots since last year, our placement is a reflection of ApplyBoard’s ongoing commitment to innovation in international education.
Over the past 30 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 program has recognized North America’s fastest-growing companies in the technology, life sciences, financial technology, and energy technology sectors.
“Innovation, transformation, and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year’s Technology Fast 500 list, and there’s no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history,” noted Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. “This year’s winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress.”
A Journey of Global Impact
Since our founding in 2015, ApplyBoard has transformed the international education landscape, helping more than 1 million students from 150 countries achieve their dreams of studying abroad. ApplyBoard is a world-leading online platform for international student mobility, working with thousands of partners to enable diversity on campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland, and will soon officially launch in Germany.
ApplyBoard continuously expands its innovative product offerings in support of the end-to-end study abroad journey, including expansion beyond the application and acceptance phase to language tests, loans, proof of finances, and more. In April, we launched our partnership with TD to provide GICs to incoming international students to Canada, and in June, we launched our patent-pending generative AI advisor, Abbie, which offers personalized expert guidance and instant support in any language along every step of the international education journey.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ Programs
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating its 27th anniversary, the program recognizes business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in four distinct categories: Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise—Industry leaders, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch.
The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying thriving technology companies in the United States and Canada. Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. In 2024, Technology Fast 500 award winners were selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023.
The 2024 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBCx, Osler, EDC, CCI, TMX, Clarity, Lafond, and The Globe and Mail. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.
