Companies are identified either by research or nomination. Nominations can be made by company representatives or advisors, and can be made using this online form.

Companies are ranked by their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in sales over three years. The 2012 league table will rank companies based on the latest accounts (i.e. 2011 or 2012) and a base year of 2008 or 2009.

The closing date for nominations is 13 July 2012, with publication on 16 September.
Entry criteria
  • Independent tech* company
  • UK registered, unquoted, and not subsidiaries
  • Sales of at least £250,000 in the base year (2008 or 2009)
  • Sales of at least £5m in the latest year (2011 or 2012)
  • Year-on-year sales growth in the latest year from 2010 to 2011, or 2011 to 2012, plus forecast (or actual) sales growth
  • Excluded companies include pure computer resellers, and those with accounts qualified as "going concern"
  • *The definition of a technology company is based on the amended London Stock Exchange's techMARK definition, i.e. "a company that shows a commitment to innovation, research and product development, and operates in sectors including software, internet, telecoms and biotech."



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If you have any queries regarding the nomination form please email info@fasttrack.co.uk


Title sponsor:
for 8 years

Main sponsors:
for 4 years