Broadleaf Commerce Ranked Number 434 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500

Deloitte has recognized Broadleaf Commerce, the open-source software provider for customized enterprise eCommerce solutions, in their annual "Technology Fast 500" publication. The annual "Technology Fast 500" ranks the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies in North America. Broadleaf Commerce has grown by 176% during this period, earning a ranking of 434.

"We are excited to have made the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list," said Brian Polster, CEO of Broadleaf Commerce. "Our goal as a company is to continue to innovate and expand our platform to best serve our clients across the globe and the recognition from Deloitte helps us validate that we are on the right track."

"Congratulations to the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 winners in this impressive achievement," said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. "These companies are innovators who have converted their disruptive ideas into products, services and experiences that can captivate new customers and drive remarkable growth."

"Software, which accounts for nearly two of every three companies on the list, continues to produce some of the most exciting technologies of the 21st century, including innovations in artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and robotics," said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Industry Leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte's audit and assurance practice. "This year's ranking demonstrates what is likely a national phenomenon, where many companies from all parts of America are transforming the way we do business by combining breakthrough research and development, entrepreneurship and rapid growth."

Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences 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 2014 to 2017.

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 of at least $50,000 USD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

Broadleaf provides robust B2C, B2B, Multi-Site, Marketplace, API Commerce, and Multi-Tenant/SaaS Enablement platform solutions to support enterprise commece. For more information about the Broadleaf Commerce platform solution, visit: www.broadleafcommerce.com.

About Broadleaf Commerce, LLC
Broadleaf Commerce, an Inc. 5000 company, provides B2B and B2C eCommerce platform solutions to simplify the complexities of multi-channel commerce and digital experience management. As the market-leading choice for enterprise organizations requiring tailored, highly scalable commerce systems, Broadleaf is fully customizable and extensible. Trusted by Fortune 500 corporations, Broadleaf provides the framework for leading brands, including ICON Health & Fitness, The Container Store, and O'Reilly Auto Parts. For more information visit: https://www.broadleafcommerce.com.


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