Manchester software firm makes Deloitte Fast 50 list

In Touch Networks has been named the North West’s fastest-growing tech company as part of Deloitte’s Fast 50. The awards, now in their 21^st year, rank the 50 fastest-growing technology businesses in the UK based on their last four years of revenue growth.

Manchester-headquartered In Touch Networks, which uses technology to boost the recruitment process for the hiring of non-exec directors, consultants and finance directors, experienced growth of 1,524 per cent over the last four years.

It featured at number 19 in the overall rankings.

“The significant growth we have seen over the last four years has been phenomenal, and has allowed us to further extend the services and products for our members,” said chief executive Matthew Roberts. “Our continued success and commitment to innovation has allowed us to both disrupt the industry and carry out valuable work socially.

“We are honoured to be named the fastest growing technology company in the North West, especially as such a young business. The secret to our success is our people, we only hire the best. Although we’re an online, data driven company that builds great technology, we are not faceless. Our customers are experienced, successful business leaders, so they only want to work with people who are committed to supporting and guiding them through the professional development process.

“I am proud of the team at In Touch, and we strive to continue our fantastic growth as we head towards 2019. We are proud of where we are today and feel excited to move further up the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 leaderboard next year.”

Other North West businesses featured on the ranking included software provider Fruugo and The Lead Agency, both new entrants to the list.

Claire Jolly, head of TMT at Deloitte in the North West, added: “The North West has again cemented itself as a key player in the UK technology scene. With some fresh regional faces on this year’s list, and In Touch again placing within the top 20, there’s no doubt that the region’s technology industry is only growing stronger.”

The 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK generated approximately £1.2 billion in total annual revenues in the year 2017/18.