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The 51 Montreal companies on the 2018 Growth 500 grew their revenues an average of 730% between 2012 and 2017. Collectively they employed 3,621 full time-equivalent employees in 2017.
Here is the complete list of Montreal’s fastest-growing companies for 2018.
1. Sutera
Growth 500: 15
Growth (2012–2017): 4157%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Laval, Que.
What it does: Offers institutional, commercial and retail contracting and construction management
2. Neuvoo
Growth 500: 18
Growth (2012–2017): 3654%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Operates a job search engine populated with aggregated listings
3. FixMeStick Technologies
Growth 500: 23
Growth (2012–2017): 3097%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Produces a device that detects and eliminates computer viruses
4. Diff
Growth 500: 26
Growth (2012–2017): 2641%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Provides diversified e-commerce solutions
5. Quadbridge
Growth 500: 30
Growth (2012–2017): 2105%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Supplies IT hardware and software to mid- and large-sized businesses
6. Energy Transportation Group
Growth 500: 33
Growth (2012–2017): 2006%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Transports freight by ocean, air, rail and road
7. IRT Technologies
Growth 500: 59
Growth (2012–2017): 1294%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Designs, develops and manufactures satellite technology
8. IOU Financial
Growth 500: 62
Growth (2012–2017): 1256%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Offers online lending to small businesses in Canada and the U.S.
9. Dialekta
Growth 500: 73
Growth (2012–2017): 1139%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops digital marketing strategies for B2B and B2C brands
10. VOTI Detection
Growth 500: 76
Growth (2012–2017): 1127%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops x-ray security systems designed to detect threats and contraband
11. Équipe Microfix
Growth 500: 78
Growth (2012–2017): 1049%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Specializes in the development, implementation and management of IT infrastructure
12. Gsoft
Growth 500: 90
Growth (2012–2017): 963%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops workplace-efficiency and employee-engagement software
13. A+
Growth 500: 109
Growth (2012–2017): 831%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Offers commercial construction and development services
14. UP Equip
Growth 500: 110
Growth (2012–2017): 819%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Verchères, Que.
What it does: Manufactures, distributes and rents aerial access equipment
15. EBOX
Growth 500: 118
Growth (2012–2017): 773%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Longueuil, Que.
What it does: Delivers high-speed internet services to consumers
16. Arani
Growth 500: 122
Growth (2012–2017): 745%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Manufactures and supplies LED lighting fixtures
17. Kinova
Growth 500: 127
Growth (2012–2017): 723%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops and manufactures service and assistive robotics for people with disabilities
18. Toast Studio
Growth 500: 137
Growth (2012–2017): 641%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Provides content marketing, production and strategy services, with a large focus on television production
19. Bloom
Growth 500: 145
Growth (2012–2017): 601%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Designs and implements digital media marketing campaigns
20. D2C Media
Growth 500: 154
Growth (2012–2017): 544%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Provides digital design and marketing services to automotive dealers
21. Prana
Growth 500: 157
Growth (2012–2017): 531%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Produces and distributes organic fruit, nut and seed snacks
22. Xpertdoc
Growth 500: 164
Growth (2012–2017): 500%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Terrebonne, Que.
What it does: Provides document management and customer communications software
23. Spray-Net
Growth 500: 167
Growth (2012–2017): 488%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Boucherville, Que.
What it does: Franchises home exterior spray-painting services and manufactures paints and coatings
24. Dempton Consulting Group
Growth 500: 181
Growth (2012–2017): 421%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Advises companies on business and technology issues
25. Connect & Go
Growth 500: 202
Growth (2012–2017): 355%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Provides radio-frequency wristbands for access control and cashless payments for the entertainment industry