IZEA Ranked Number 285 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™
November 10 2017 - 8:01AM
Business Wire
IZEA, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), operator of IZEAx®, the premier
online marketplace connecting brands and publishers with
influential content creators, today announced it ranked 285 on
Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest
growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and
energy tech companies in North America. IZEA grew 312 percent
during this period.
IZEA’s founder and chief executive officer, Ted Murphy, credits
a focus on innovation and excellence in client service with the
company’s 312% revenue growth. He said, "We are honored to be
recognized by Deloitte as a leading growth company. Team IZEA has
put forth an incredible effort to achieve our growth and I am proud
of what we have accomplished together."
“The Deloitte 2017 North America Technology Fast 500 winners
underscore the impact of technological innovation and world class
customer service in driving growth, in a fiercely competitive
environment,” said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte
Consulting LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications
leader. “These companies are on the cutting edge and are
transforming the way we do business. We extend our sincere
congratulations to all the winners for achieving remarkable growth
while delivering new services and experiences for their
customers.”
“Emerging growth companies are powering innovation in the
broader economy. The growth rates delivered by the companies on
this year’s North America Technology Fast 500 ranking are a bright
spot for the capital markets and a strong indicator that the
emerging growth technology sector will continue to deliver a strong
return on investment,” said Heather Gates, national managing
director of Deloitte & Touche LLP’s emerging growth company
practice. “Deloitte is dedicated to supporting the best and
brightest companies of the future in the emerging growth company
sector. We are proud to acknowledge the significant accomplishments
of this year’s Fast 500 winners.”
Overall, 2017 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue
growth ranging from 137 percent to 59,093 percent from 2013 to
2016, with median growth of 378 percent.
About Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™
Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest
growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and
energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America.
Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage
fiscal year revenue growth from 2013 to 2016.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition,
companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology
that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority
of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year
operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD, and current-year
operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally,
companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be
headquartered within North America.
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About IZEA
IZEA operates IZEAx, the premier technology platform that
connects marketers with influential content creators. IZEAx
automates influencer marketing and custom content development,
allowing brands and agencies to scale their marketing programs.
IZEA creators range from leading bloggers and social media
personalities, to A-list celebrities and professional journalists.
Creators are compensated for developing and distributing text,
videos, photos and status updates through social media. Marketers
receive influential content and engaging, shareable stories that
drive awareness. For more information about IZEA, visit
www.izea.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on IZEA's
expectations and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, certain of which are beyond IZEA's control. Actual
results could differ materially from these forward-looking
statements as a result of, among other factors, competitive
conditions in the content and social sponsorship segment in which
IZEA operates, failure to popularize one or more of the marketplace
platforms of IZEA and changing economic conditions that are less
favorable than expected. In light of these risks and uncertainties,
there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information
contained in this respect will in fact occur.
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IZEA, Inc.Justin Braun, 407-215-6218Manager, Corporate
CommunicationsJustin.braun@izea.com
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