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Fast 50 2025: Barrier breakers

Who will stand on this year’s Fast 50 podium?

We're celebrating the Kiwi businesses that are going places.

Future makers

This year we’re celebrating 25 years of the Fast 50. That’s 25 years of recognising epic Kiwi businesses and entrepreneurs who have innovated through challenges, disrupted industries and redefined fast growth.

In 2025, the Deloitte Fast 50 will once again celebrate and rank New Zealand’s fastest growing businesses across our Fast 50 and Master of Growth indices.

Entries for the 2025 Fast 50 programme have now closed.

Regional celebrations announcing this year’s regional category winners and those businesses that have made it to the indices will be held across the country on 29 October, ahead of the full indices announcements on 27 November.

Our Fast 50 ezine, ‘Insights from Innovators’, featuring stories from our winners and insights and trends across this year’s Fast 50 businesses, will be released on 28 November.

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Explore the Fast 50 indices and awards

Deloitte Fast 50 index

If your business has been operating for three or more years, has revenue of at least $1 million in FY23, then this is the index for you!

Master of Growth index

This index puts a spotlight on established New Zealand SMEs with sustained growth. You will need revenue of at least $5 million in FY21.

Insights from Innovators

Check out our digital magazine showcasing inspiring stories of adaptability, innovation and success from last year’s Fast 50 businesses.

25 years of the Fast 50

Celebrating epic Kiwi businesses for 25 years

Why enter?

Being part of the Fast 50 programme gives your business:

Association with the Fast 50 brand – an internationally-recognised award programme
Invitations to Fast 50 events
The opportunity to network and build relationships with like-minded business owners and leaders from a range of sectors and industries
Profile raising opportunities through our digital, billboard, and media campaigns

...and if you needed another reason, our celebrations are a chance for you to take stock of your achievements, think about where you want to go next, and celebrate your success!

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Fast 50 entry criteria

The Fast 50 index recognises businesses demonstrating significant growth over the last three years. To enter, you need revenue of $1M or above in FY23 and independently prepared financial statements for FY23 and FY25.

Master of Growth entry criteria

The Master of Growth index recognises businesses with sustained growth over the past five years. To enter, you need revenue of $5 million or above in FY21 and independently prepared financial statements for FY21 and FY25.

How are the indices determined?

Businesses are ranked according to percentage revenue growth. The 2025 Fast 50 and Master of Growth rankings and full indices will be revealed at our national celebration on 27 November.

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What does the entry process entail?

The process is quick and straightforward! Simply complete our online entry form and submit your independently prepared financial statements for FY23 and FY25 (Fast 50) or FY21 and FY25 (Master of Growth). After you’ve entered, we’ll visit your business for a face-to-face meeting to help us better understand your business and how you’re achieving such great results. The information we gather from this meeting is collated anonymously and used to identify trends and develop insights regarding the successes and challenges that New Zealand businesses are facing.

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Is your business leading the charge?

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