Catapult Consultants Catapults to Top of Inc. 500's
List of the Fastest Growing Businesses in America
September 2008
McLean, Virginia: Catapult Consultants, a leader in financial management, program management, and information technology services for federal agencies, announced today that it has been ranked No. 189 on Inc. magazine's "Inc. 500" list, which recognizes the fastest growing private companies in America. The McLean, Virginia based company also ranked No. 17 on the magazine's Top 100 list of government services companies, as well as No. 17 on the Top 100 list of businesses in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This is Catapult Consultants first year on the Inc. 500 list.
"It's very exciting to have our growth and success as a company recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing private companies," remarked Catapult co-founder and Principal Tony Fung. "This is really a testament to the high-quality services our people deliver, as well as the great clients who have entrusted Catapult to support their important programs."
A key driver behind Catapult's success is the growing demand by the federal government for the kind of services Catapult provides. Catapult has emerged as a leading 8(a)-certified small business helping government agencies optimize financial management performance through accounting, auditing and compliance services. Catapult also provides information technology services with a focus on information assurance and web application development.
Since being founded in 2001, Catapult has seen revenues grow to more than $3.3 million in 2007, representing a 1,200 percent growth over the last four years. "Commitment to our customers and the talented professionals who support them are key factors in our success," said Joshua Bogart, Principal.
Catapult's federal clients include the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security, among others. Catapult also serves other clients in the nonprofit and healthcare industries.
Catapult's Inc 500 profile can be found at: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/2008/company-profile.html?id=200801890.
The Inc. 500, now in its 26th year, ranks privately held companies based on their revenue growth over the past five years. It provides one of the most comprehensive views of entrepreneurial activity and success in the United States. Companies such as Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.
"If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growing companies in the nation – the ones coming up with solutions to some of our knottiest problems, creating systems that let us conduct business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine's tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition."