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Revealed: Australia’s fastest-growing companies
From start-ups to established companies, the Fast 100 and Fast Starters Lists show the businesses charting a path to impressive growth.
The niche consultancy challenging the big four on net zero
While other firms focus on policy, Nicholas Tassigiannakis says Bridgeford Group aims to offer companies practical solutions to cutting emissions.
Why an ASX IPO is prestigious and transformative for local companies
Listings facilitate a liquid market, give existing shareholders an ability to sell their shares and allow new investors the chance to buy.
These founders grew their company 206pc while living out of a suitcase
Matthew and Rebeca Newton’s fast-growing adventure company Leatherback Travel, born out of a classic romance story, has posted $9.5 million revenue.
The fintech that made $32m lending to customers banks reject
Source Funding has written about $2 billion worth of loans many to SMSFs which major lenders, with their “cookie-cutter” approval processes, often avoid.
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Twin founders grow Uleads 287pc by cashing in on digital leads
Brady and Tyler Morton’s first go at making money online generating leads for real estate agents didn’t work out. This time around it’s a very different story.
Pharmacy services innovator works first-mover advantage
Michael Bonner’s Choice Chemists has captured 42 per cent of the market for onsite pharmacists in aged care and is challenging the traditional dispensary model.
How homegrown tech helps solve mental health crisis
A family loss inspired the founder of software platform Talked to offer thousands of Australians access to high-quality care online.
Fast 100 growth stars: From ‘healthy’ chocolate to eco-nappies
These Fast 100 manufacturing finalists – Loco Love, Joonya, and York St Brands – are disrupting their sectors with unique products and high-growth strategies.
Fighting AI-boosted scams has tripled this fintech’s revenue
Eftsure is in the business of “fighting bad guys”, its chief executive Jon Soldan says. It’s made $36 million from helping companies block fraudsters.
This is the fastest-growing company in Australia
Wickton Properties, a one-stop-shop for property development, tops the Financial Review Fast 100 List with a massive 2759 per cent three-year growth rate.
What fast-growth companies must get right to attract premium valuations
Four priorities stand out for investors looking for companies with the ability to scale up with both agility and control.
Sam’s decision to ‘have a crack’ led to $29m in revenue
By 28, Sam Gordon had a property portfolio that let him quit his job. Now, ranked 13th on the Fast 100 list, he is working to help other investors do the same.
How Indigenous cyber firm Baidam is tackling Australia’s tech talent gap
The fast-growing Brisbane company has delivered more than $3.2 million value to First Nations peoples while helping solve a national skills shortage.
December 2024
Demand for offshore white-collar workers triples firm’s revenue
ConnectOS specialises in hiring and managing low-cost staff in the Philippines on behalf of other companies.
November 2024
Revealed: Australia’s fastest-growing companies in 2024
In a tough consumer environment, this year’s Fast 100 and Fast Starters finalists have managed to find their niche.
The fast movers’ secret to beating their rivals
The best of the nation’s small companies love their customers and know them well.
This is the fastest-growing company in Australia
Founded by an ex-banker, this air ambulance start-up has achieved 700 per cent revenue growth thanks to business from the cruise industry.
How a mother-in-law helped keep this ASX miner afloat
Nickel Industries revenues have topped $2.7 billion, but early on some family help was needed to finance this Fast 100 company.
Meet the frequent flyer fintech targeting a $2.6 trillion market
The fastest growing fintechs in this year’s Fast 100 are an eclectic mix with a common trait: they’ve carved out niches for uniquely Australian audiences.
Brisbane military supplier sailing with a tailwind
Being portside ready to stock military ships is a niche sector that takes strategy and sharp negotiation skills to win the race.
A one-woman firm becomes a $29m national recruiter
Kay Reynoldson says loyalty underpins healthy growth for this nursing recruiter where revenues have tripled.
‘Find your niche’: The hard lessons of building tech companies
IND Technology has made the rare leap from academia to commercial success, while legal tech start-up Nexl nearly failed but is now growing rapidly in the US.
Is the IPO route right for your business?
While sharemarket floats can access deep capital for growing businesses, it’s essential to explore all available options to determine the right investment path.
Three challenges that fast-growing companies need to meet
Staying on an accelerated growth curve will come down to fostering a culture of restless innovation and agility.