SmartFinancial Ranks Number 205 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM

November 21, 2022

SmartFinancial today announced it ranked 205 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.SmartFinancial grew 732 % during this period.

SmartFinancial’s chief executive officer, Lev Barinskiy, credits his dedicated team and technology platform with the company’s 732% revenue growth. He said, “We are very humbled by this recognition from Deloitte and are thankful for the support from all of our clients. Our dedicated team continues to make great progress in our effort to make the insurance shopping experience more efficient for both insurance shoppers and insurers. We couldn’t be more excited about the future of our industry.”

“As the past year has shown us, innovation in important areas such as life sciences is critical to addressing infectious disease and other global health issues,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “In addition, technology must keep pace with ever-changing consumer and corporate
demands for faster, safer and more efficient solutions to new societal challenges. Each year I am in awe of the immense talent the Technology Fast 500 rankings reveal, confirming the winners’ relentless pursuit of creativity and their ability to solve real-world problems that benefit us all.”

“This year’s Technology Fast 500 list is a true reflection of some of today’s most determined and inspiring pioneers who have prospered by anticipating what’s next, understanding what’s needed to succeed and driving creativity forward,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology,
media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “Representing all facets of technology, the winners have shown they not only have the vision but can also expertly manage their companies through rapid growth. We congratulate each winner on their impressive achievements.”

SmartFinancial ranked 234 as a Technology Fast 500™ award winner in 2021 and has made the list each year from 2018 to present.

About the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Now in its 28 th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About SmartFinancial
SmartFinancial is a leading digital insurance marketplace. SmartFinancial uses proprietary customer acquisition technology to connect in-market insurance consumers with a vast network of insurance agents and carrier partners nationwide. SmartFinancial has simplified the insurance-buying experience with a transparent insurance-technology platform that pairs people with the right insurance carrier.

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