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KnowBe4 Ranked Number 34 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500™TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4 today announced it ranked number 34 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. KnowBe4 grew 3,726 percent during this period. "We're honored to be listed on the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 list for the third year in a row," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. "Our revenue growth has been up for 22 consecutive quarters, and we attribute that success to our best-in-class new-school security awareness training and simulated phishing platform along with the increasing realization that people are the weakest link in organizational security." "Congratulations to the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 winners on this impressive achievement," said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. "These companies are innovators who have converted their disruptive ideas into products, services and experiences that can captivate new customers and drive remarkable growth." "Software, which accounts for nearly two of every three companies on the list, continues to produce some of the most exciting technologies of the 21st century, including innovations in artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and robotics," said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Industry Leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte's audit and assurance practice. "This year's ranking demonstrates what is likely a national phenomenon, where many companies from all parts of America are transforming the way we do business by combining breakthrough research and development, entrepreneurship and rapid growth." KnowBe4 previously ranked number 70 as a Technology Fast 500™ award winner for 2017. About Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500™ 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. About KnowBe4 Number 96 on the 2018 Inc. 500 list, #34 on 2018 Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and #2 in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500. KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida with European offices in England, the Netherlands, Germany and offices in South Africa and Singapore. About Deloitte CONTACT: View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/knowbe4-ranked-number-34-fastest-growing-company-in-north-america-on-deloittes-2018-technology-fast-500-300751276.html SOURCE KnowBe4 |