More than a quarter of the companies hail from the technology sector © FT Montage/Dreamstime

The second annual FT Americas ranking offers a snapshot of the relative strength of companies as they entered the Covid pandemic — and points to those likely to have the resilience to emerge from the crisis in good health. 

But divergences between the seven countries represented in the list — in terms of speed of economic recovery, and of vaccination programmes — threatens to drag on businesses’ performance in the coming months. For example, at least a third of people in the US have received one dose of coronavirus vaccine, whereas in Brazil — where the daily death rate topped 4,000 earlier this month — fewer than 10 per cent of people have received a first dose.

The FT list was compiled with Statista, a research company, and ranks entrants from across the Americas by compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue between 2016 and 2019.

In a similar tale to last year’s ranking, the technology sector — once again, led overwhelmingly by US companies — accounts for 28 per cent of the overall list, followed by support services and health, both with 5.8 per cent. 

It is important to note that the ranking is not a reflection of the size of each country’s economy, but the strength of its business ecosystem and, crucially, the willingness of its fastest-growing companies to be candid with financial information. Colombia, for instance, is home to 32 companies in the ranking compared with 30 from Brazil. Overall, though, nearly 17 in every 20 companies on the list hail from the US and Canada.

And it is a US lending platform that heads the list this year, knocking last year’s fastest-growing business — Niantic, maker of the Pokémon Go video game — off the top spot. In second and third place, respectively, are a US cloud-connected analytics company providing real-time data for the trucking and transportation industry, and a Canadian home meal-kit delivery service. The top two companies had a 2016-19 CAGR above 530 per cent. 

Read the full report, including the analysis of this year’s ranking, here

Readers can use the toggles at the top of the table’s columns to filter by country, sector or revenue, to analyse the data in more detail. 

Switch from CAGR to total 2019 revenues, for instance, and the likes of Facebook, Tesla, Netflix and Uber rise to the top of the table. These businesses are among a group of 47 of the overall 500 to be listed on an exchange.

As many fast-growing companies tend to be privately held and do not publicly disclose detailed financial data, a ranking such as this can never claim to be complete. But the rigorous screening process (please refer to the methodology below the table), which also requires top executives to sign off on the figures submitted by their companies, means the ranking can offer readers a meaningful insight into the health of these private businesses.

Scroll below the interactive table for the full methodology.

FT The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2021
RankRanked in 2020NameCountrySectorAbsolute Growth Rate %Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) %Revenue 2019 (US$m)Revenue 2016 (US$m)Number of employees 2019Founding YearListed on Stock Exchange
1NoUpgrade IncUSFintech48,491.1686.258.950.122962016No
2NoSamsaraUSTechnology24,924.0530.2119.870.4815192015No
3NogoodfoodCanadaFood & Beverage5,658.5286.2121.682.1118002014Yes
4NoRentedUSTravel & Leisure5,095.0273.110.400.20172013No
5NoOuter AisleUSFood & Beverage5,006.1271.011.230.22942013No
6NoUCG HomeBuyers of PittsburghUSProperty4,776.0265.36.580.14192015No
7NoStayMarquisUSTravel & Leisure4,360.1254.66.560.1572015No
8NoPropellant MediaUSAdvertising4,312.6253.44.460.10192015No
9YesAliviUSHealth4,044.3246.130.750.741002012No
10NoAvananUSCyber Security3,722.1236.86.230.16542014No
11NoSmileDirectClubUSHealth3,542.9231.5750.4320.6063002014Yes
12NospringbigUSTechnology3,506.7230.45.810.16432012No
13NoSupernova TechnologyUSFintech3,474.1229.49.400.26422014No
14NoCatalyst ExperientialUSArchitecture3,333.1225.05.750.17172016No
15NoSprinlyUSFood & Beverage3,190.7220.53.330.10502016No
16NoCapitol BridgeUSHealth2,721.8204.49.880.35642012No
17YesSpinnaker Consulting GroupUSManagement Consulting2,609.4200.313.110.48422012No
18NoFair Price PropertiesUSProperty2,587.2199.59.810.3752016No
19NoAdPushupUSAdvertising2,518.3196.99.950.38752014No
20NoESSNOVA Solutions IncUSTechnology2,422.3193.37.700.31172005No
21NoBoxzookaUSEcommerce2,333.3189.810.800.44482012No
22NoQlooUSTechnology2,205.8184.63.750.16422013No
23NoSederaUSHealth2,195.5184.213.970.61542014No
24NoApp Samurai*USAdvertising2,177.9183.54.230.19572016No
25NoTalent.comCanadaTechnology2,114.0180.852.112.361942013No
26NoORORO Heated ApparelUSFashion2,035.2177.423.311.09302013No
27YesFactoryPureUSEcommerce2,033.1177.310.900.5192013No
28YesUrgentlyUSTechnology1,967.6174.554.432.633522013No
29YesCapital Brand GroupUSConstruction1,943.2173.49.560.47302013No
30NoFacilitronUSTechnology1,829.3168.22.700.14452014No
31NoInstafuelUSEnergy1,817.1167.611.250.59372015No
32NoStojoUSPersonal & Household Goods1,801.6166.96.500.3492014No
33NoBeyond MeatUSFood & Beverage1,740.9164.0297.9016.184722009Yes
34NoAlphaPointUSFintech1,695.7161.912.320.69332013No
35NoLIfeboost CoffeeUSFood & Beverage1,630.6158.72.500.1422015No
36NoFlux PowerUSBatteries1,569.7155.69.320.561052009No
37NoPaymentCloud*USFinancial Services1,536.3153.97.400.45422016No
38YesOwnBackupUSTechnology1,512.3152.618.941.181852015No
39NoSpartan Investment GroupUSProperty1,501.5152.12.860.18172014No
40NoPerishable Shipping SolutionsUSTransport1,445.1149.14.870.32472016No
41NoCanadian Plasma ResourcesCanadaPharmaceuticals1,429.3148.23.600.24522012No
42NoSetna iOUSAerospace & Defence1,419.1147.739.732.62222016No
43NoHomeCraft Gutter ProtectionUSConstruction1,348.0143.77.260.50662016No
44NoShapermint (Trafilea Group)UruguayEcommerce1,322.6142.398.056.891752015No
45YesComplianceQuestUSTechnology1,306.3141.45.720.411002012No
46NoFLEXEUSTechnology1,300.0141.07.000.501262013No
47NoBookJaneCanadaHealth1,300.0141.05.280.38212016No
48NoLight-itUruguayTechnology1,246.2137.91.750.13132015No
49NoPackbackUSEducation1,238.8137.44.180.31712014No
50NoBrillMedia.coUSAdvertising1,235.9137.32.820.2192013No
51NoArcaleaUSSales & Marketing1,230.9137.04.100.31132015No
52YesLemonaid HealthUSHealth1,205.3135.512.310.94522013No
53NoClothes Bin FranchiseUSWaste management & recycling1,184.2134.22.320.1852014No
54NoDataCampUSEducation1,183.9134.228.872.251212013No
55NoThe Moresby GroupCanadaSupport Services1,178.3133.85.440.43152016No
56NoMetadata.ioUSSales & Marketing1,094.4128.64.190.35412015No
57NoAdsum Soluciones TecnológicasColombiaTechnology1,065.1126.79.520.88422011No
58YesResnick Roofing & ContractingUSConstruction1,054.6126.08.910.77262006No
59NoSunstoneUSFinancial Services1,028.4124.36.870.61112015No
60YesShipBobUSSupport Services1,024.6124.057.075.084312014No
61YesExabeamUSCyber Security1,023.8124.080.357.154662013No
62NoLink EnergyCanadaEnergy1,018.9123.733.663.01132012No
63NoIKIO LED LightingUSEnergy1,009.5123.08.660.78202014No
64NoChina Metal SolutionsUSAutomobiles988.2121.64.030.3752015No
65NoMaxLifeUSHealth975.2120.72.710.25152016No
66NoCapicuaUruguayTechnology966.7120.11.600.15352010No
67NoCognitus ConsultingUSTechnology956.5119.419.601.86142002No
68NoLyftUSTransport953.3119.23,615.96343.3056832012Yes
69NoKey Tower LLCUSTelecoms942.1118.47.350.71702014No
70YesProgynyUSHealth939.4118.2229.7022.101682008Yes
71NoSPENGAUSHealth938.2118.17.340.71192015No
72NoAyla NetworksUSTechnology932.4117.714.141.37902011No
73YesBambridge AccountantsUSFinancial Services927.8117.41.850.18122010No
74NoBlueback GlobalUSManagement Consulting908.3116.07.730.77302013No
75YesBombasUSRetail895.3115.1171.2017.201212013No
76NoWinning by DesignUSManagement Consulting885.6114.46.510.66452012No
77YesSolutionStackCanadaTechnology880.1114.012.301.26172012No
78NoMagicLinksUSAdvertising874.2113.64.590.47142015No
79YesZolli CandyUSFood & Beverage865.8113.03.690.38102014No
80YesAUDIENCEXUSSales & Marketing863.1112.826.772.78652015No
81YesOppFiUSFintech860.4112.6268.0927.914422012No
82NoDigital ThriveUSAdvertising858.9112.53.500.3752012No
83NoPM Consulting GroupUSSupport Services850.0111.811.401.20822008No
84YesPatientBondUSTechnology842.4111.23.030.32182011No
85Nodv01USFintech833.9110.69.471.01842014No
86YesImpact AnalyticsUSTechnology811.3108.99.621.061882015No
87NoEcochlorUSTechnology809.9108.880.748.87502001No
88YesTierra EncantadaUSEducation805.5108.48.300.921172013No
89NoPeakActivityUSEcommerce804.7108.49.761.08882015No
90YesAGENCY672USAdvertising796.6107.75.400.6012013No
91NoWEST ENGINEERING SASColombiaTechnology795.2107.67.750.932112013No
92NoAirDNAUSTechnology792.5107.47.790.87482015No
93YesRedShelfUSEducation771.2105.875.168.631042011No
94NoAssertive ProfessionalsUSAerospace & Defence769.8105.73.180.37282015No
95NoRose DigitalUSTechnology761.3105.02.860.33162014No
96NoPawstruckUSEcommerce734.0102.813.091.57252014No
97NoRocket InsightsUSTechnology714.0101.226.013.201382015No
98NoBluShark DigitalUSSales & Marketing707.6100.64.970.62432015No
99NoSigmoidUSTechnology703.3100.36.570.821832014No
100YesSalsifyUSTechnology688.499.048.136.114042012No
101YesProveUSTechnology669.997.526.463.44762008No
102NoSweet Loren'sUSFood & Beverage655.696.213.061.7372010No
103YesOROMETROColombiaPrecious metals651.895.960.638.67862010No
104YesSparkOrangeUSTechnology650.095.73.150.42182013No
105NoOrion Global SolutionsUSTechnology645.595.43.110.4282015No
106NoEnshoredUSSupport Services644.395.25.780.786272014No
107NoMetaPhase ConsultingUSManagement Consulting620.593.19.501.32512013No
108NoEjisUSEcommerce615.292.72.690.3832015No
109NoAnuvia Plant NutrientsUSAgricultural Commodities613.992.612.241.71652015No
110NoCloudBolt SoftwareUSTechnology612.492.412.511.761132012No
111YesBIO BOLSAColombiaPersonal & Household Goods610.992.38.721.23932010No
112NoConstrucciones al DiaColombiaConstruction604.691.76.510.99571993No
113NoLYFE MarketingUSAdvertising588.590.23.510.51332011No
114NoDoing Good WorksUSAdvertising580.089.52.820.42112015No
115NoKraken RoboticsCanadaTechnology574.688.911.411.69982012Yes
116NoBotkeeperUSTechnology560.287.62.420.37502015No
117NoUrban SimpleUSSupport Services553.687.01.740.27352014No
118NoFresh ConsultingUSTechnology552.386.848.477.433092007No
119NoProven Behavior SolutionsUSHealth545.986.22.710.42692015No
120NoArvinasUSPharmaceuticals544.486.142.986.671342013Yes
121NoLink Consulting ServicesUSSupport Services543.886.05.880.911052005No
122NoWellbotsUSEcommerce538.885.64.570.72202013No
123NoRenewAgeUSEnergy536.885.47.071.11282011No
124YesRidgeline InternationalUSTechnology533.385.044.677.051762015No
125YesiTechArt GroupUSTechnology531.884.970.2611.1217282002No
126YesMohawk GroupUSTechnology531.584.8114.4518.121442014Yes
127YesOndot Systems**USFintech529.284.630.204.803202011No
128YesC Evans ConsultingUSSupport Services527.584.42.710.43302015No
129YesLovebug ProbioticsUSHealth521.583.92.920.4752015No
130NoAlkamiUSFinancial Services516.283.373.5411.935092009No
131YesMedia One CreativeCanadaMedia514.883.25.700.92252012No
132YesScientist.comUSHealth513.283.0141.4923.07602007No
133Noo9 SolutionsUSTechnology511.182.855.009.004502009No
134YesHennessey DigitalUSAdvertising505.982.34.300.71502015No
135NoTicketsauceUSTechnology498.781.63.300.55142014No
136NoPowurUSEnergy498.381.58.421.41112014No
137YesAdvanced Operations PartnersUSManagement Consulting497.581.520.593.45602005No
138NoGrupo AlbanesiArgentinaEnergy493.081.0294.66162.232171994No
139NoIDC COMPONENTESMexicoTechnology491.580.92.310.3972008No
140NoWachsmanUSManagement Consulting489.380.64.240.72242015No
141YesZinobeColombiaFintech480.879.89.811.821162012No
142YesSOCi IncUSSales & Marketing480.179.713.372.311562012No
143YesThe Auto CaveUSAutomobiles478.979.624.374.21492014No
144YesAmerikasUSBeauty477.779.46.081.0562013No
145NoDispatchCanadaTechnology476.379.31.670.29191996No
146YesTraxxallCanadaAerospace & Defence475.979.34.400.761182013No
147NoCONCRECIVILColombiaConstruction471.178.77.171.354122007No
148NoAvail**USTechnology470.678.72.840.50272012No
149NoComplianceLineUSSupport Services467.978.46.311.11601998No
150NoSOLO NETWORKBrazilTechnology467.678.443.938.761051994No
151NoMentor CollectiveUSEducation452.676.82.250.41362015No
152NoTomboyXUSRetail450.276.516.212.95332012No
153YesGCubed Enterprises IncUSCyber Security445.876.17.171.31472014No
154NoKlaris GroupUSLaw445.376.06.591.2116.422015No
155YesXtenfer ConsultingUSTechnology443.675.84.730.87452002No
156YesFundriseUSFintech442.875.715.152.791102012No
157NoBranded GroupUSSupport Services441.075.535.496.56862014No
158YesOneSoft SolutionsCanadaTechnology434.274.82.040.38221996No
159YesRIWICanadaTechnology430.674.43.110.59132009Yes
160YesECIPSAArgentinaProperty428.374.217.3410.72721998No
161NoWLJ AdvisorsUSManagement Consulting426.774.02.670.51102016No
162YesOmega GeraçãoBrazilEnergy420.373.3257.0955.921332007Yes
163NoLeedsayBrazilPharmaceuticals407.171.83.200.71572006No
164YesCoruMexicoFintech404.471.55.091.041022014No
165NoMerraine GroupUSSupport Services402.871.37.271.45282001No
166NoInspire InvestingUSFinancial Services398.470.83.400.68142015No
167NoUS MobileUSTelecoms398.270.811.702.35672014No
168NoVirtuosity ConsultingUSManagement Consulting395.170.410.162.05482008No
169YesHaytek LentesBrazilHealth393.770.312.792.93942013No
170NoFindability SciencesUSTechnology390.869.93.010.61502010No
171YesMemory.NETUSTechnology385.069.317.793.67132000No
172NoKisiUSProperty381.168.84.971.03352012No
173YesCogniraUSTechnology379.768.75.431.13532015No
174NoAxiom PathUSTechnology378.468.53.080.64402014No
175YesDLP Real Estate CapitalUSProperty377.068.3114.1923.943282008No
176NoVRTCALUSAdvertising376.868.37.211.51132015No
177NoC3.aiUSTechnology374.868.1156.7033.003932009Yes
178NoCFD INGENIERIAColombiaConstruction370.767.617.574.012142011No
179YesLuxury Living Chicago RealtyUSProperty368.867.47.281.55252007No
180YesMynt SystemsUSEnergy367.167.28.471.81202014No
181NoRallioUSTechnology366.767.13.750.80232013No
182NoIntellibrightUSAdvertising366.167.02.390.5142009No
183NoVCRNOWUSSupport Services365.567.05.201.12182009No
184YesThe DVI GroupUSAdvertising363.766.85.011.08212000No
185NoJACUR SASColombiaConstruction360.866.470.4716.442131995No
186NoPhoto Booth InternationalUSSupport Services360.866.42.860.6282015No
187NoTina Davies ProfessionalCanadaBeauty357.966.16.111.35132015No
188NoSingleStoreUSTechnology354.565.735.007.701432011No
189NoICRYO*USHealth353.865.62.070.46142015No
190YesPlataforma 10ArgentinaTravel & Leisure352.365.412.138.50862001No
191NoHADA INTERNATIONALColombiaBeauty350.165.132.607.793562010No
192YesNyla Technology SolutionsUSCyber Security345.764.66.301.41442013No
193NoLA New Product Development TeamUSTechnology344.464.42.000.45152015No
194NoMouthWatchUSHealth343.864.36.651.50132012No
195NoFedWritersUSSales & Marketing336.863.57.111.63652010No
196YesWashington Capital PartnersUSFinancial Services334.663.221.314.90482012No
197NoThe Disruptive ElementUSSupport Services333.863.12.270.5242014No
198NoSTEP CGUSTechnology332.662.926.026.01442014No
199NoEducation AdvancedUSTechnology332.462.95.951.38532014No
200NoLevio ConseilsCanadaTechnology332.262.950.9711.818882013No
201NoClimb CreditUSFintech328.762.54.331.01412014No
202NoSnapUSMedia324.161.91,715.53404.4831952011Yes
203NoVolumetric Building CompaniesUSConstruction323.661.820.584.86352009No
204NoElder Care HomecareUSHealth322.361.64.731.121502009No
205YesThe Ricciardi GroupUSSales & Marketing320.261.43.760.90102014No
206YesCoreCard SoftwareUSFintech319.561.334.308.185301980Yes
207NoFundation (Linear Financial Technologies)*** USFintech318.261.140.879.771532013No
208YesMatchBox Consulting GroupCanadaSupport Services315.360.78.622.08392015No
209YesChefman, CHEF iQUSPersonal & Household Goods314.860.777.0018.57662009No
210NobuyCASTING.com IncUSIndustrial Goods313.860.54.601.11142000No
211NoQuálitasMexicoInsurance312.060.3278.4069.5851541994Yes
212NoRYUCanadaFashion311.060.24.231.03552008Yes
213YesALTA SISTEMASMexicoTechnology310.560.16.721.6982013No
214NoActive CyberUSCyber Security309.560.07.081.73462014No
215NoAlphacoreUSTechnology308.259.86.001.47252012No
216NoShopifyCanadaEcommerce305.459.41,578.17389.3350002006Yes
217NoENO8USTechnology304.259.32.040.51242016No
218NoAugurianUSAdvertising303.759.23.640.90202016No
219NoBlue Raven SolarUSEnergy301.458.972.2918.0111362014No
220NoSynergy ScienceUSHealth299.458.76.791.70142011No
221NoRadicleCanadaTechnology296.558.326.326.65582008No
222NoAgAmerica LendingUSFinancial Services294.358.045.9411.65732014No
223YesDigital HyveUSSales & Marketing289.957.412.343.17472014No
224YesSearch Realty Corp.CanadaProperty284.556.76.711.742532012No
225NoSteraMistUSHealth281.356.220.545.39212013Yes
226NoKnesko SkinUSBeauty279.956.02.030.54142012No
227YesGreen StandardsCanadaWaste management & recycling278.955.914.913.94222009No
228NoPandaDocUSTechnology276.955.618.144.812632013No
229NoZenlayerUSTelecoms274.855.3112.4530.002952014No
230YesMightilyUSAdvertising272.054.94.441.19342013No
231YesNuvoloUSTechnology270.554.721.335.762252014No
232NoMatrix EnergiaBrazilEnergy269.654.6747.07228.76402014No
233NoUberUSTransport267.954.414,147.003,845.00269002009Yes
234YesMongoDBUSTechnology267.354.3421.72114.8118142007Yes
235NoSeamans's Beverage and LogisticsUSFood & Beverage266.854.27.452.03132015No
236NoSUGOIBrazilProperty266.754.237.8411.681392011No
237YesTiger AnalyticsUSManagement Consulting266.554.222.326.094392011No
238YesValemobiBrazilFintech264.353.95.521.72952008No
239YesMIXT SolutionsUSSales & Marketing264.153.86.381.7592014No
240NoNewFound RecruitingCanadaSupport Services260.453.317.784.94242011No
241YesGlobaltex Fine LinensUSIndustrial Goods256.752.83.430.9692015No
242YeseAssist Dental SolutionsUSFinancial Services256.652.825.407.12342012No
243NoTAKTIK Logistics GroupUSTransport256.552.812.213.4372015No
244NoKing TesterUSIndustrial Goods255.452.65.901.66241936No
245YesGridGain SystemsUSTechnology253.052.313.353.781052010No
246NoTeslaUSAutomobiles251.152.024,578.007,000.13480162003Yes
247NoDocuSignUSTechnology249.151.7973.97278.9830232003Yes
248NoAmerican Hometown MediaUSMedia245.251.15.241.52102011No
249NoCompliancy GroupUSSupport Services245.051.15.201.51252005No
250YesZoocasaCanadaTechnology244.451.06.651.941142015No
251NoColaberryUSTechnology243.050.814.114.111002012No
252NoMatterHackersUSEcommerce242.450.722.036.43542012No
253YesSurgically Clean AirCanadaHealth241.950.65.871.74552010No
254NoVirVentures.comUSRetail241.650.664.1918.795002013No
255YesMapleview AgriCanadaAgricultural Commodities240.450.48.942.63152005No
256YesNUVAColombiaTechnology239.950.34.261.35532011No
257No5USEnergy239.850.330.478.97502011No
258NoCloudflareUSTechnology238.550.1287.0284.7912702009Yes
259NoMAS DISEÑO Y MARKETINGColombiaSales & Marketing237.650.03.181.01772012No
260YesRootstrapUSTechnology235.049.69.282.771352011No
261NoA.Life GroupBrazilRestaurants234.549.625.878.754662010No
262NoPTMColombiaFintech234.249.54.581.471002009No
263NoLightencoCanadaEnergy233.249.42.710.82152011No
264YesbesticaUSTechnology232.949.317.915.382102005No
265NoClearSaleBrazilSupport Services231.149.019.445.8723662001No
266YesUS Tech SolutionsUSTechnology225.648.2479.18147.1611502000No
267YesSurexCanadaInsurance225.148.19.602.951402011No
268NoTacheny ExteriorsUSConstruction225.148.15.611.73102008No
269No4S INGENIERIAColombiaIndustrial Goods224.548.02.900.96152013No
270NoAV MechanicalCanadaConstruction223.847.92.700.83182011No
271NomeQuilibriumUSTechnology221.147.56.782.11522011No
272YesGigSaladUSSupport Services221.147.516.715.21212007No
273NoCONALCABLESColombiaIndustrial Goods219.347.32.961.00342000No
274YesWillowTreeUSTechnology219.047.266.5620.875462007No
275YesGateway MultifamilyUSProperty217.947.04.101.2982013No
276NoTricentisUSTechnology217.847.0110.1934.678002007No
277YesOptimizeRx**USHealth217.347.024.607.75502007Yes
278NoEmpire FlippersUSSales & Marketing217.346.931.8410.04592011No
279NoAspire SoftwareUSTechnology217.146.98.252.60572013No
280YesGLEColombiaTransport216.946.94.911.67902013No
281YesLockwoodUSSales & Marketing216.346.864.4820.392352007No
282NoUsebens Seguros S/ABrazilInsurance214.946.629.3510.55322007No
283YesCS-1 TransportationCanadaTransport214.646.526.918.65352008No
284NoAGILISIUM CONSULTINGUSTechnology214.546.518.315.822502014No
285NoCHICCCanadaFinancial Services213.146.38.852.83252013No
286NoCareDxUSHealth213.146.3127.1040.603861998Yes
287NoEravantUSTechnology213.046.325.978.30922011No
288NoPure StorageUSTechnology208.845.61,359.82440.3328002009Yes
289YesVENTISOLBrazilPersonal & Household Goods208.345.5181.0566.471681997No
290YesYellowTelescopeUSManagement Consulting207.945.55.201.69112008No
291NoAltexSoftUSTechnology206.345.24.091.342202007No
292YesSynergy MedicalCanadaPharmaceuticals205.445.157.8319.14421998No
293NoResults RepeatUSSales & Marketing203.744.82.180.72272014No
294YesMASSIE R&D Tax CreditsUSFinancial Services203.044.73.011.00152004No
295YesFab Glass and MirrorUSIndustrial Goods202.844.710.863.59602012No
296NoWildcat LendingUSFinancial Services202.644.614.314.73192014No
297NoAivoArgentinaTechnology201.344.43.811.27952012No
298YesOasys InternationalUSTechnology200.544.315.025.00872011No
299NoErwin Castro SalgadoColombiaConstruction198.444.05.592.02612005No
300YesRed Oak Compliance SolutionsUSFintech197.743.93.701.24122010No
301NoExplorer ResearchCanadaSales & Marketing197.543.89.023.02762004No
302NoWhat If Media GroupUSSales & Marketing196.743.757.0719.23402012No
303No7Summits**USTechnology192.843.133.8711.571672009No
304YesFE InternationalUSFinancial Services192.243.04.961.70192010No
305NoReputationUSTechnology190.842.759.8020.574022006No
306NoMursionUSEducation190.442.79.903.41802015No
307YesINRYUSTechnology188.742.48.002.77782011No
308NoBrookstone Windows & DoorsCanadaConstruction187.742.27.792.71492014No
309YesCollege Hunks of TampaUSTransport187.142.13.381.18652013No
310NoBuhler CommercialUSConstruction186.442.07.062.4772015No
311NoCommunicateHealthUSHealth184.941.815.575.46812009No
312NoP3 Pacific Packaging Products*USSales & Marketing184.741.719.366.80252016No
313NoZiggi's CoffeeUSFood & Beverage184.641.79.783.443152004No
314YesJA Saúde AnimalBrazilPharmaceuticals184.441.721.408.511692000No
315NoCIVE®USConstruction184.041.620.657.27212003No
316NoAnatomieUSRetail183.241.510.063.55152006No
317NoLightspeed POSCanadaEcommerce183.141.5120.6442.618002005Yes
318NoTrinity Packaging SupplyUSIndustrial Goods181.541.232.3411.49222010No
319NoB9CreationsUSTechnology180.941.16.402.28322012No
320YesDB1 GroupBrazilTechnology179.140.811.044.484252000No
321NoPURE COLOMBIAColombiaTravel & Leisure178.640.72.871.11242012No
322YesDFHArgentinaAgricultural Commodities178.640.713.9115.81491992No
323NoCOLOR 1ColombiaPersonal & Household Goods177.940.65.172.00702002No
324NoBoost Payment SolutionsUSFintech177.940.66.752.43382009No
325YesCurate MobileCanadaAdvertising177.740.614.015.05392015No
326YesApptopiaUSTechnology176.640.45.101.84412011No
327NoTTIUSTelecoms176.040.39.373.39501995No
328NoSquareUSFintech175.940.24,713.501,708.7238352009Yes
329YesDarkblade SystemsUSAerospace & Defence175.640.212.874.67712010No
330YesPluribus NetworksUSTechnology174.340.019.207.001022010No
331YesTapResearchUSTechnology172.339.615.635.74182013No
332YesEvolveMKDUSAdvertising172.239.610.103.71212014No
333NoMercadoLibreArgentinaEcommerce171.939.62,296.30844.4097031999Yes
334YesMDOS Consulting IncCanadaCyber Security170.539.33.621.36332001No
335NoShutter and Sound FilmsUSMedia170.439.32.570.95102015No
336NoWayfairUSEcommerce170.039.29,127.063,380.36169852002Yes
337NoPn AutomationUSTechnology169.939.22.911.08252004No
338NoSierra Nevada Hamburguesas y MalteadasColombiaRestaurants168.739.05.182.081562013Yes
339YesEquium GroupCanadaProperty168.439.03.071.15302011No
340YesCopperleafCanadaTechnology166.838.726.469.932592000No
341YesMaxSoldCanadaEcommerce166.638.77.122.674002009No
342NoBBM LOGÍSTICABrazilTransport165.138.4154.3165.8842051996No
343NoNew RelicUSTechnology164.338.3479.23181.3121312007Yes
344Nothe telos instituteUSManagement Consulting162.838.02.891.10182006No
345NoRTIUSAerospace & Defence162.237.92.230.85222001No
346Yes365 Retail MarketsUSTechnology161.637.872.0427.542272008No
347NoMyJobHelper.comUSSupport Services161.437.819.617.50122012No
348NoZenius CorporationUSTechnology161.237.71.900.73122015No
349NoHayden OutdoorsUSProperty161.237.712.264.69151976No
350NoRedTeam SoftwareUSConstruction160.137.53.031.17392006No
351NoGunderson DirectUSAdvertising156.937.053.6720.89162003No
352YesDaitan GroupBrazilTechnology156.937.034.0515.005282004No
353NoFacebookUSMedia155.836.870,697.0027,638.00449422004Yes
354NoCopy & Art AdvertisingUSAdvertising155.036.61.600.63142011No
355NoRighteous GelatoCanadaFood & Beverage155.036.67.012.78402009No
356YesVELOX MediaUSSales & Marketing154.636.54.751.87262003No
357NoPearce ServicesUSTelecoms154.036.494.5037.207042014No
358YesAgileEngineUSTechnology153.236.324.649.734122010No
359YesBrD Brasil DistressedBrazilFinancial Services151.135.94.001.80122010No
360YesKnightsbridgeFX.comCanadaFintech150.835.97.593.06182009No
361NoServiceNowUSTechnology148.835.53,460.441,390.99103712004Yes
362YesQUICK HELPColombiaSupport Services147.935.338.3216.6244392014No
363NoDig insightsCanadaSales & Marketing147.635.315.306.191192010No
364NoGriauleBrazilTechnology146.035.04.502.07402002No
365NoNutanixUSTechnology145.634.91,236.14503.4153402009Yes
366NoATCSUSSupport Services145.534.930.0712.256502000No
367NoM.I.T. ConsultingCanadaTechnology144.434.74.151.70222003No
368YesTDK TechnologiesUSTechnology144.034.625.1710.321642001No
369YesBuysoftBrazilTechnology142.834.48.684.05292008No
370YesDenny Cherry & Associates ConsultingUSTechnology142.434.32.300.9582011No
371YesPPT ConsultingUSManagement Consulting142.234.312.545.1892003No
372NoSandTech SolutionsUSTechnology141.334.15.732.37372012No
373NoYextUSTechnology140.534.0298.83124.269002006Yes
374NoPluralsightUSEducation140.434.0316.91131.8416002004Yes
375YesCity Brew ToursUSTravel & Leisure137.933.53.741.57602008No
376YesCanada Goose HoldingsCanadaFashion137.333.4720.12307.4438621957Yes
377NoRingCentralUSTechnology137.333.4902.86380.4423631999Yes
378NoParsonexUSFinancial Services136.033.14.411.87122011No
379YesVendastaCanadaTechnology135.133.026.0111.073602008No
380NoTechaxisUSSupport Services134.732.93.971.69802010No
381NoNapkyn AnalyticsCanadaTechnology134.332.85.862.5329202008No
382YesClear TouchUSTechnology133.632.747.4220.30442012No
383NoCabelauto Condutores ElétricosBrazilIndustrial Goods133.232.643.9118.831961997No
384NoDomoUSTechnology132.832.5173.4074.508052010Yes
385YesAMERICA ENERGIA SABrazilEnergy132.732.5286.77139.502352009No
386YesWayne ContractingUSConstruction132.132.42.881.2462014No
387NoChef BurgerColombiaRestaurants131.832.37.333.403252011No
388NoCrimson AgilityUSTechnology130.832.23.171.37252014No
389NoHelcimCanadaFintech129.932.037.2316.31542007No
390NoRegional Centers Holding GroupUSFinancial Services129.531.914.436.29382012No
391NoNetflixUSMedia128.331.720,156.458,830.6786001997Yes
392NoMoove ItUruguayTechnology128.231.68.273.63872005No
393NoGiatecCanadaTechnology128.231.63.491.53392010No
394NoFulcrum DigitalUSTechnology127.131.528.4612.538281999No
395NoHealth CompanyColombiaHealth125.731.23.901.86772011No
396YesCloudOpsCanadaTechnology125.631.29.494.21692005No
397NoOperando Medicos & QuirurgicosColombiaHealth125.231.17.933.79162009No
398NoEtsyUSEcommerce124.230.9818.38364.9712402005Yes
399YesPravalerBrazilFintech123.930.858.6929.663392001No
400YesBlue Label LabsUSTechnology123.930.84.772.13132011No
401NoairbnbUSEcommerce123.430.73,698.441,655.5875002008Yes
402NoSMARTColombiaTechnology123.130.74.812.16382013No
403YesMerrimak Capital CompanyUSSupport Services122.730.652.1423.41421991No
404YesJeni's Splendid Ice CreamsUSFood & Beverage122.230.553.7024.177202002No
405NoD2C MediaCanadaMedia121.930.415.877.16622005No
406NoThinkNowUSSales & Marketing121.730.45.102.30282011No
407NoAtlantic Petroleum & Mineral ResourcesUSEnergy121.430.32.211.00122011No
408YesBandwave Systems**USTelecoms120.230.19.424.28242000No
409NoMaanticUSTechnology118.529.819.869.09862009No
410YesIsaac OperationsCanadaManagement Consulting117.929.66.522.99372003No
411NoBlue WheelUSAdvertising117.629.64.362.00402011No
412NoBiz2CreditUSFintech115.729.248.0222.273502007No
413NoMindgrubUSAdvertising115.629.214.736.831142002No
414YesVetsourceUSTechnology114.629.0178.1583.013152008No
415NoMB FILMMexicoIndustrial Goods114.228.910.855.22342014No
416YesAMC BridgeUSTechnology113.928.825.3011.836921999No
417YesAtlas MedStaffUSHealth113.228.7101.5547.641252012No
418NoTopRightUSManagement Consulting113.028.73.331.56202007No
419NoNextHomeUSProperty113.028.78.544.01302014No
420NoPerformiveUSTechnology113.028.726.4512.421052005No
421NoEMAEBrazilEnergy112.528.6111.2659.264171997Yes
422NoSanto Frío - Santo VerdeColombiaFood & Beverage112.228.54.031.901902009No
423NoHuss Brewing CompanyUSFood & Beverage112.128.55.422.55472013No
424NoCM HeatingUSConstruction112.128.511.425.38601983No
425NoIlluminasUSSales & Marketing110.628.210.885.17381998No
426NoColmedicos SASColombiaHealth110.528.216.478.424981988No
427NoBright PowerUSEnergy110.128.136.6517.441502004No
428NoComplete NetworkUSTechnology108.727.86.222.98292011No
429YesLFSUSTransport108.527.838.5318.482232007No
430NoCANEI CorporationCanadaWaste management & recycling108.527.82.441.16122012No
431YesvTech SolutionUSSupport Services108.027.616.357.861292006No
432YesWagglUSTechnology107.927.64.232.03422014No
433YesAureus Tech SystemsUSTechnology107.827.610.605.10602008No
434YesDBSyncUSTechnology107.627.62.391.15662009No
435YesTundra Technical SolutionsCanadaSupport Services107.627.6291.94140.833002004No
436YesCCM Industria e Comercio de Produtos DescartaveisBrazilPersonal & Household Goods107.527.669.0737.674832010No
437YesAligned Technology SolutionsUSTechnology107.227.52.631.27162010No
438NoPLAXMETALBrazilIndustrial Goods105.827.243.9124.154091986No
439NoSouferBrazilIndustrial Goods104.526.9168.6893.344191966No
440NoNUTRABIOTICSColombiaPharmaceuticals104.026.86.153.24892011No
441NoUniversal Display CorporationUSTechnology103.726.8405.18198.893091994Yes
442YesNorada Real Estate InvestmentsUSProperty103.326.71.820.8992004No
443NoJohanna OrtizColombiaFashion103.226.711.385.603802005No
444NoDENTAL 83ColombiaPharmaceuticals103.026.66.133.24371996No
445YesRainmaker Ad VenturesUSAdvertising102.626.526.3212.99102004No
446NoSummusGroupUSManagement Consulting102.326.57.803.86512012No
447NoStewardshipUSFinancial Services102.126.41.800.89182007No
448YesCountry FreshColombiaAgricultural Commodities102.026.42.791.38502011No
449NoNetwork Media GroupCanadaMedia100.726.112.256.11231997Yes
450NoR2iCanadaTechnology100.226.013.546.86272014No
451YesThe Marquee GroupCanadaSupport Services100.026.03.631.82252002No
452NoSynergy Settlement ServicesUSLaw96.625.38.024.08452009No
453NoTitan Home ImprovementUSConstruction96.425.2290.72148.0020002006No
454YesRev.ioUSTechnology96.425.210.445.32682002No
455NoAAreteUSManagement Consulting95.024.961.8631.722502008No
456YestwelveNYCUSSupport Services93.824.738.5719.90542005No
457NoOrganika Health ProductsCanadaFood & Beverage93.124.520.7210.721401990No
458YesCriterion SystemsUSTechnology92.724.493.6148.583402005No
459NoAbby's CateringUSFood & Beverage92.524.410.525.471301988No
460YesZogicsUSHealth92.224.312.146.32202006No
461YesMonkhouse Law Employment LawyersCanadaLaw91.424.22.481.30252013No
462NoITICanadaTechnology89.723.8112.7559.253201991No
463YesYork Property ServicesCanadaConstruction88.423.51.870.99382012No
464NoBeamUSEnergy87.823.45.112.72332007Yes
465NoGrupo RoncadorBrazilAgricultural Commodities87.623.363.8538.525331978No
466NoCogent AnalyticsUSManagement Consulting86.523.113.807.401002014No
467NoAdapt2 SolutionsUSTechnology85.522.910.205.50452008No
468YesClickDimensionsUSTechnology83.122.341.6122.732062010No
469YesSupernus PharmaceuticalsUSPharmaceuticals82.722.2392.76215.004642005Yes
470YesHarmonic MachineCanadaIndustrial Goods82.622.27.354.01582001No
471YesQuickContractors.comCanadaConstruction82.522.220.9211.45722004No
472NoStarComplianceUSTechnology81.822.016.248.931071999No
473NoRodOilBrazilEnergy81.422.01,119.77698.622032005No
474NoVeeam Software**USTechnology81.321.9890.40491.1042532006No
475NoUruITUruguayTechnology80.721.85.463.02852007No
476YesI.T. Works RecruitmentUSSupport Services80.521.815.568.62342013No
477NoTriad Components GroupUSIndustrial Goods79.621.57.714.29192000No
478YesOccams AdvisoryUSFinancial Services79.021.47.454.16282012No
479NoEco LipsUSBeauty78.921.41.620.91512003No
480NoInfoverityUSManagement Consulting78.321.321.7912.221122011No
481NoJaneUSEcommerce76.920.9190.41107.641602011No
482NoBinaturalBrazilEnergy75.820.7122.1978.661332004No
483NoADRIA Power SystemsCanadaIndustrial Goods75.320.614.898.61612005No
484YesFors Marsh GroupUSManagement Consulting75.320.658.3833.292632002No
485NoMillion Dollar Baby Co.USInteriors75.220.6105.1660.031021990No
486NoGauvreau CPACanadaFinancial Services75.120.51.610.92162008No
487YesSICOOB CREDIPBrazilFinancial Services75.120.549.6032.075601996No
488YesUserTestingUSTechnology75.020.577.5444.324052007No
489NoEDGUSArchitecture74.920.55.202.98252005No
490YesBuildingstars of CharlotteUSSupport Services73.320.12.611.5172011No
491NoFirebird ASTUSAerospace & Defence72.620.09.255.36562011No
492YesNamSysCanadaFintech71.619.73.101.81121989No
493NoISHIRUSTechnology71.219.63.071.80332000No
494NoBAIRD SERVICEColombiaAerospace & Defence70.219.42.141.35401996No
495YesThe AgencyUSProperty69.719.3121.0471.347092011No
496NoVeryUSTechnology67.918.86.904.11692011No
497NoMedSpeedUSHealth66.518.5128.0576.9025142000No
498YesHassmannBrazilIndustrial Goods66.418.546.9028.183331955No
499No24 Hour Home CareUSHealth65.118.298.4659.65107492008No
500NoDashThisCanadaAdvertising65.018.22.411.46352010No
* Companies marked with an asterisk had less than 12 months of revenue in the 2016 financial year, but still passed $100,000 revenue. ** Companies marked with a double asterisk have been acquired since the end of the relevant timeframe. Note: Upgrade’s founder received a three-year SEC ban from the securities industry in 2018. *** Companies marked with a triple asterisk have merged since the ending of the relevant timeframe (new company name in parenthesis)

The table has been updated since publication to reflect new information

Methodology

The FT Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2020 is a list of the 500 companies in the Americas that have the highest growth in publicly disclosed revenues between 2016 and 2019.

The ranking was created through a complex procedure. Although the search was very extensive, the ranking does not claim to be complete, as some companies did not want to make their figures public or did not participate for other reasons.

The project was advertised online and in print, allowing all eligible companies to register via the websites created by Statista and the Financial Times. In addition, through research in company databases and other public sources, Statista identified tens of thousands of companies in the Americas as potential candidates for the FT ranking. These companies were invited to participate in the competition by post, email and telephone.

The application phase ran from October 5 2020 to January 31 2021. The submitted revenue figures had to be certified by the CFO, CEO or a member of the executive committee of the company.

CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION IN THE LIST

To be included in the list of the Americas’ fastest-growing companies, a company had to meet the following criteria:

• Revenue of at least $100,000 generated in 2016 (or currency value equivalent according to the average of the actual fiscal year).

• Revenue of at least $1.5m generated in 2019 (or currency value equivalent according to the average of the actual fiscal year).

• An independent entity (not a subsidiary or branch office of any kind).

• Revenue growth between 2016 and 2019 that was primarily organic (ie “internally” stimulated)

• Headquartered in one of 20 American countries. Companies from these countries were eligible to participate: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the US, Uruguay, Venezuela.

CALCULATION OF GROWTH RATES

The calculation of company growth rates is based on the revenue figures submitted by the companies in the respective national currency. For better comparability in the ranking, the revenue figures were converted into US dollars. The average exchange rate for the financial year indicated by the company was used for this purpose.

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was calculated as follows: 

((revenue2019 / revenue2016)^(1/3)) - 1 = CAGR

The absolute growth between 2016 and 2019 was calculated as follows:

(revenue2019 / revenue2016) - 1 = Growth rate

EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

All information reported by the companies was processed and checked by Statista. Missing data entries (employee numbers, address data, etc) were researched in detail. Companies that did not fulfil the criteria for inclusion in the ranking were deleted.

In addition to the companies that responded to invitations to participate, Statista included some well-known companies noted for their remarkable growth (26 in total). Financial information was collected via desk research using official sources, such as publicly available earnings presentations, investor relations websites, and annual reports.

The minimum CAGR required to be included in the ranking this year was 18.2 per cent.


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