EL SEGUNDO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 10, 2014) - Fuhu, Inc., the foremost innovator in technology for kids and their families, has been named the #1 Fastest Growing Private Company in America by Inc . Magazine's 500|5000 list, for the second consecutive year. In 2014, the company took the top spot with an impressive 158, 956% three-year growth rate -- almost quadruple that of the company's growth rate of 42,148% which earned the #1 ranking on the list in 2013.
According to Inc . President and Editor-In-Chief Eric, Schurenberg, "The amazing thing about this year in particular, is that the #1 company has the highest grossing year of any company in the 33 year history of Inc. 500|5000. Moreover, back-to back #1 repeats never happen. This is an astounding accomplishment for Fuhu."
Fuhu's back-to-back win marks only the second time in its 33-year history, the Inc. 500|5000 has had a repeat winner, and spotlights the company's substantial achievement in maintaining high growth, year after year. Fuhu joins an impressive list of game-changing companies including Dell, Microsoft, Linkedin, Pandora, Oracle and Intuit, who have gained early exposure on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
"We are tremendously honored for this rare privilege to be ranked #1 again on Inc.'s prestigious and meaningful list that validates the hard work, relentless dedication and self-sacrifice of everyone at Fuhu," said Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu. "This distinction signifies the passion and focus of our employees in their commitment to each other and to the mission and the goal of the whole."
Fuhu has established multiple categories in the kids' tech space with its high-end integrated hardware and software solutions, led by its best-selling nabi tablet -- the world's first full-featured Android tablet made just for kids. The recent launch of the category-defining nabi Big Tab HD -- the world's largest tablet built for sharing -- furthers the company's mission to deliver educational and entertaining experiences that are thoughtful and meaningful for kids and families.
Inc . Magazine's 500|5000 list represents the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. The 2014 Inc. 5000 is the most competitive crop in the list's history. To qualify, companies must have been U.S.-based, privately held, for profit and founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2010.
About Fuhu, Inc. Fuhu, Inc., the creator of the nabi tablet, is the leading designer, seller and innovator of thoughtful consumer products and services for children. Fuhu is committed to creating children's solutions that are: (1) socially responsible, (2) made right, (3) make a difference in people's lives, (4) For Parents. By Parents. ® and (5) dedicated to the intellectual development of children. Fuhu, Inc. is the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Private Company amongst 5,000 in America as ranked by Inc.'s exclusive 32 nd Inc. 500|5000 list. Fuhu is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., with offices in Denver, San Jose, China, Hong Kong, Taipei and Japan. For more information, visit www.fuhu.com and www.nabi.com .
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