SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yapta today announced that it was named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Yapta’s fiscal year revenue growth of 702 percent from 2013-2016 placed the company 154th on Deloitte’s national ranking.
“Being named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 is a real honor for our organization,” said James Filsinger, president and CEO of Yapta. “Not only is Deloitte a highly respected name in consulting and accounting, but it’s also a giant in business travel – which is our area of expertise. It’s extremely rewarding to be recognized by an organization so influential to our industry.”
Yapta, the leading provider of airfare and hotel price tracking services, currently serves more than 6,500 enterprise customers in more than 20 different countries, monitoring over $7.5 billion in travel spend. In October, the company announced that it has delivered $100 million in travel savings to its corporate clients, including Amazon, GE, and Shell Oil Company.
“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 135 percent to 59,093 percent from 2013 to 2016, with median growth of 380 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 Yapta
Prices drop. We alert. You save. Yapta’s award-winning
corporate travel solutions, FareIQ and RoomIQ, enable companies to
extend their T&E budgets, boost traveler compliance and attain essential
program-specific data. Constantly tracking booked airfares and hotel
rooms, Yapta sends instant alerts when prices drop. Launched in 2007, we
pioneered the category of travel price assurance, and have delivered
more than $650 million in savings alerts to businesses and consumers.
Yapta guarantees bottom-line savings. www.yapta.com
