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Fast Track is a leading research and events company that has created a network of the UK’s top-performing private companies through its rankings in The Sunday Times, from the fastest-growing to the biggest. Founded in 1997, it now publishes seven annual league tables and brings the founders and directors together at our invitation-only networking awards events and alumni dinners. Participation is based on financial performance and, thanks to our sponsors, there is no charge.
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Success stories
Featured on Fast Track 100 in 1997 with sales of £17m; floated in 1998 and recently sold to SoftBank for £24.4bn
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2004 with sales of £11m; now over 90% owned by Coca-Cola
First featured on Tech Track 100 in 2010 with sales of £9m; bought by Ctrip in 2016 valued at £1.4bn
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2010 with sales of £305m; floated in 2014 and completed a $13bn merger with IHS in 2016
First featured on Fast Track 100 in 2011 with sales of £6.7m; floated on AIM in 2014 and is now worth £2.9bn