BRW Fast 100 (Australia)

Overview

The AFR Fast 100 recognises Australia’s fastest-growing companies, ranked by compound annual growth rate across recent financial years, alongside the Fast Starters list for younger high-growth businesses. It is run by The Australian Financial Review (AFR Live/AFR Lists) and companies pursue it for national visibility, peer credibility, and media coverage; credibility signals include third-party revenue verification and publication in The Australian Financial Review.

Eligibility Requirements

• Australian-based company
• Not a subsidiary of a multinational corporation or a larger Australian entity
• Majority of revenue generated organically
• Must have more than one main customer
• Majority of revenue must not come from government grants or other start-up funding
• Third-party verification of revenue from an external accountant or auditor
• For Fast 100: started trading before Jul 1, 2021, with minimum revenue thresholds in the applicable financial years
• For Fast Starters: started trading after Jul 1, 2021