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The FT is seeking entries for its fourth annual list of Africa’s fastest growing companies, which will be published in May 2025. 

In partnership with data provider Statista, the FT aims to identify companies with the strongest revenue growth between 2020 and 2023. The ranking will appear in a special report published in a weekday edition of the newspaper and on FT.com, alongside articles by FT correspondents on trends identified in the research. 

Entries will highlight, not least, the type of companies that have performed well in spite of the difficulties induced by the Covid pandemic. Our previous rankings indicated the growing body of African businesses achieving a healthy increase in revenues.

Potential candidates for the next list can forward their names via this website. Others will be contacted by Statista.

The deadline for submission of entries is January 31, 2025.

Why should companies participate?

New business opportunities

Inclusion in the ranking is a visible and public acknowledgment of a company’s performance that extends beyond its specific industry and country. It may also generate attention from potential partners, customers and worldwide investors.

Reputation 

Corporate growth usually generates demand for new employees. Being featured in the ranking will increase awareness of you as an employer, and of your potential. 

Effective media coverage 

Reporters will write about standout companies, specific sectors and business trends in Africa. The ranking will be published in a print report in an FT weekday edition and the full rankings will appear online. 

Employer branding 

Companies included in the list may use the award logo for marketing purposes upon payment of a licence fee. Companies can still publicise the award free of charge if they do not use the official label.

Which companies are eligible? 

To be included in the ranking, your company must meet the following criteria:

• Revenue of at least $100,000 generated in 2020¹; 

• Revenue of at least $1.5mn generated in 2023¹; 

• A independent company (not a subsidiary or branch office of any kind);

• Headquartered in an African country. 

 ¹ Countries that do not use the dollar to express revenues should provide average local currency value equivalent over the course of the relevant fiscal year 

How do I register? 

1. Online registration 

Please register with Statista by January 31 2025. Alternatively, download this form and send it to ft-africa@statista.com upon completion. 

 2. Verification of revenue information 

Your revenue data must be verified using this form. The form must be signed in person by a managing director or a member of your executive committee (chief executive or chief financial officer) and emailed to Statista by January 31, 2025 at ft-africa@statista.com. 

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