Connecticut's Fastest Growing Technology Companies Bullish on the Future
New York City, NY – Connecticut’s fastest growing technology companies are bullish on the future. So found an annual survey of CEO’s from this year’s Marcum Tech Top 40 companies, by the Connecticut Technology Council and Marcum LLP. Results were revealed at the 2014 awards ceremony at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.
More than three out of four companies (77%) expect to keep growing at their current fast pace. They credit their success to (1) workforce, (2) products, (3) intellectual property and (4) business strategy.
Thirty-one of the 40 finalists (78%) point to quality of life as Connecticut’s key attraction as a business domicile, while nine companies (23%) say location is what they most appreciate.
When asked their key worries about the future, finalists named:
- Availability of talent
- Government regulations
- The possibility of another economic slowdown
- Geographic limitations
- Foreign competition
Given the opportunity, finalist CEOs would ask Governor Dannel Malloy to reduce the corporate tax burden and to provide more direct incentives to technology companies.
“This year’s survey findings underscore the great success Connecticut’s technology sector is experiencing and the challenges facing the state’s fastest growing tech companies,” said Bruce Carlson, CTC’s President & CEO.
The Marcum Tech Top 40, now in its 7th year, recognizes technology leaders with at least $3 million in annual revenue and a four-year record of growth, in six industry sectors. Both privately held and publicly traded companies are eligible.
At the 2014 event on October 2, Norwalk -based Datto Incorporated took top honors as the overall winner for the second consecutive year, with revenue growth of 1,436 percent since 2010, and also won in the IT Services category. Other category winners included:
- Revolution Lighting Technologies Inc., Stamford (Advanced Manufacturing)
- FuelCell Energy, Inc., Danbury (Energy/Environmental Technologies)
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire (Life Sciences)
- iSend, LLC, Middlebury (New Media/Internet/Telecom)
- Square 9 Softworks, New Haven (Software)
About The Connecticut Technology Council
The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. Speaking for over 2,000 companies that employ some 200,000 residents, the Connecticut Technology Council seeks to provide a strong and urgent voice in support of the creation of a culture of innovation. This includes working to position Connecticut as a leader in idea creation, workforce preparation, entrepreneurial aptitude, early stage risk capital availability and providing on-going support and mentoring to high potential firms. For more information, visit www.ct.org.
About Marcum LLP
Marcum LLP is a top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals. Marcum’s industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. The Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum.
