The Deloitte Fast 50 is an index all about celebrating the fastest growing Kiwi companies, and the entries are now open to sign your company up.

The past two years saw a gaming studio and a digital collectible website crowned as the fastest growing companies in New Zealand via the Deloitte Fast 50 index.

Since the inception, the Fast 50 Index has been considered the benchmark of both success and entrepreneurial spirit.

Now, in its 24th year, the programme celebrates the success of businesspeople and entrepreneurs who continue to innovate and grow in an ever-evolving market.

“These companies are setting the pace in New Zealand, driving growth at record-setting speeds, and competing not only against their peers but against themselves,” says Deloitte Private Partner, James Arlidge.

“The Fast 50 programme sets out to acknowledge the huge amount of work behind this and to give them a way to celebrate their successes.”

Deloitte’s Fast 50 Index is broken up into two parts – the Fast 50 index that acknowledges significant growth over a three-year period, and the Master of Growth index that puts a spotlight on established businesses who have experienced sustained growth over a longer term. 

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In 2023, VeVe took the top spot in the index followed by Hirestaff, Optimal Clinical Trials, Nau Mai Rā, Hnry, Cause and FX, Phoenix Metalman Recycling, Ārepa, ALH and FED.

The 2023 50 companies made a combined $1 billion towards the New Zealand economy and created 2888 jobs.

This years edition of the index will be follow the theme of: ‘Get set, grow: the future favours the fast’.

Inspired by how this year will be a big year for sports, Deloitte is taking inspiration from Kiwi innovators, who are consistently pushing the limits and raising the bar, similar to athletes in high performance sports.

Entries to the Deloitte Fast 50 are open until 30 August, with the national winner celebration set to take place on November 20.

 “The longevity of the programme, celebrating its 24th year in 2024, is a testament to the calibre of New Zealand’s business community. We’re excited to welcome a new cohort to the Fast 50 ranks this year, joining some of New Zealand’s most loved and successful names,” ends Arlidge.