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The 65 software firms on the 2018 Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies grew their revenues an average of 941% between 2012 and 2017. Collectively they employed 7,507 full time-equivalent employees in 2017.
Here is the complete list of Canada’s fastest-growing software companies.
1. Prodigy Game
Growth 500: 3
Growth (2012–2017): 9,230%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Burlington, Ont.
What it does: Develops online math games for children
2. Maropost
Growth 500: 5
Growth (2012–2017): 7,855%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Develops digital marketing and sales software
3. Buyatab Online
Growth 500: 13
Growth (2012–2017): 4,626%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Operates a platform that helps merchants sell online gift cards
4. TouchBistro
Growth 500: 24
Growth (2012–2017): 2,917%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Provides point-of-sale software for the food service industry
5. Diff
Growth 500: 26
Growth (2012–2017): 2,641%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Provides diversified e-commerce solutions
6. Martello Technologies
Growth 500: 28
Growth (2012–2017): 2,231%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Ottawa, Ont.
What it does: Develops performance management software for communications systems
7. Motoinsight
Growth 500: 32
Growth (2012–2017): 2,033%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates digital retailing platforms for car buyers and sellers
8. Volanté Systems
Growth 500: 42
Growth (2012–2017): 1,569%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Develops and sells point-of-sale software for the food management and operations industry
9. sMedia
Growth 500: 53
Growth (2012–2017): 1,397%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Regina, Sask.
What it does: Provides automated advertising software to clients in the automotive industry
10. DashThis
Growth 500: 58
Growth (2012–2017): 1,302%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Quebec City, Que.
What it does: Helps marketers and agencies create automated marketing reports
11. Fiix Software
Growth 500: 63
Growth (2012–2017): 1,253%
Revenue (2017): US$5–10 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Provides cloud-based software for industrial maintenance and asset management
12. Unbounce
Growth 500: 66
Growth (2012–2017): 1,201%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Provides marketers with a customizable landing page and conversion tool builder
13. Traction on Demand
Growth 500: 72
Growth (2012–2017): 1,140%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Burnaby, B.C.
What it does: Develops and consults on cloud-based software, specializing in Salesforce.com implementations
14. Vena Solutions
Growth 500: 75
Growth (2012–2017): 1,130%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Offers cloud-based budgeting, planning and forecasting software
15. Gsoft
Growth 500: 90
Growth (2012–2017): 963%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops workplace-efficiency and employee-engagement software
16. Simplex Mobility
Growth 500: 93
Growth (2012–2017): 923%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Edmonton, Alta.
What it does: Provides software that allows enterprise clients to manage telecom usage and expenses
17. Clearbridge Mobile
Growth 500: 94
Growth (2012–2017): 918%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Vaughan, Ont.
What it does: Develops custom mobile apps for businesses
18. PageFreezer.com
Growth 500: 97
Growth (2012–2017): 900%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Archives websites and social media data for companies and government agencies
19. Helcim
Growth 500: 98
Growth (2012–2017): 897%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Calgary, Alta.
What it does: Hosts a cloud-based merchant platform for small businesses
20. MobileLIVE
Growth 500: 99
Growth (2012–2017): 894%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Richmond Hill, Ont.
What it does: Provides diverse software and app development services
21. eCompliance
Growth 500: 101
Growth (2012–2017): 884%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Produces cloud-based worker safety management software
22. Appnovation
Growth 500: 105
Growth (2012–2017): 859%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Provides open-source software development, IT services and consulting
23. Copperleaf
Growth 500: 108
Growth (2012–2017): 843%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Develops decision analytics software that helps companies manage infrastructure and assets
24. TWG (The Working Group)
Growth 500: 116
Growth (2012–2017): 782%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Develops software and mobile apps for startups and innovators
25. Smile.io
Growth 500: 117
Growth (2012–2017): 779%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Kitchener, Ont.
What it does: Creates and implements turnkey reward programs for e-commerce merchants