In recognition of triple digit growth over a three year period inc. magazine accepted gasoline ga for a second year as one of the fastest growing companies.
Detroit-based Benzinga is a media company and data provider for well-known institutions and private investors. The core product portfolio consists of newswires and analysis software.
Benzinga helps investors, builders, and allocators learn and achieve better growth, and also hosts in-person thought leadership, networking, and educational events.
Influence: Prior to 2020, Benzinga was considered a startup by many and on the radar of a few.
Then, after the outbreak of the pandemic, interest in the financial markets exploded and Benzinga achieved nearly 500% growth.
In 2021, the company was acquired by Beringer Capital, a private equity firm focused on media, marketing and technology, for $300 million.
Since then, the company has expanded its social media presence, expanded its portfolio of news and data products, and hosted multiple events including a conference in Miami and an afterparty featuring the likes of Ric Flair, Mike Tyson and Rick Ross participation.
In this most recent ranking, Benzinga ranked 1353 out of 5000, down from 1586 last year, a validation of the company’s commitment to helping users better understand and compete in today’s fast-paced markets.
In a statement, the Benzinga founder and CEO expressed his excitement for what’s next.
“I’m proud to be one inc. 5000 companies for the second year in a row,” he said. “The last two years have been an incredible challenge for us as we have had to recover and adapt to the pandemic, evolve our business model and provide better value to our users.”
“479% growth in 3 years is not a small number. I am proud that we continue to find better ways to enable and enforce financial sustainability for more people.”
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