Buffalo Fast 50

Overview

Buffalo Business First’s Fast Track Companies (often referred to as the Buffalo Fast 50) honors the fastest-growing privately held companies headquartered in Western New York, based on verified revenue growth over the past three years. Run by the Buffalo Business First newsroom in partnership with sponsors, it is a data-driven, editorially curated ranking rather than a pay-to-play recognition. Companies pursue it for regional visibility, media coverage, and credibility with customers, investors, and talent.

Eligibility Requirements

• Independent, privately held, for-profit company
• Headquartered in Western New York (8-county region)
• In business and generating at least $1 million in revenue for a minimum of three full years, with 2025 sales higher than 2023 sales and willingness to provide 2023–2025 sales figures for verification