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Explorate ranks 29th in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50

Marie von Koeller
Marketing Associate Manager - Media Team
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23 November 2023
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BRISBANE, QLD — Digital freight forwarding innovator Explorate has achieved an elite national milestone, securing the 29th position in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia awards.

Now in its 23rd year, the prestigious program ranks and celebrates Australia’s fastest-growing public and private technology companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a consecutive three-year period. Explorate secured its top-30 placement by demonstrating a spectacular 1,263% revenue growth rate, solidifying its position as a dominant force driving the modernization of global supply chains.  

Explorate co-founders Alex Ewart and Conor Hagan, whose automated supply chain operating system propelled the company into the top 30 of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50.

Explorate’s meteoric rise comes during a broader macroeconomic shift. According to the Deloitte report, financial volatility, inflation, and global logistics friction have forced modern businesses to pivot sharply toward digitization, automation, and data visibility to remain resilient.

By replacing fragmented, offline legacy logistics operations with an open digital operating system, Explorate has allowed over a hundred high-volume corporate shippers to instantly automate quotes, track multi-modal cargo in real time, and monitor carbon emission footprints.

"Securing the 29th spot on the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 is a massive testament to our team’s execution and the scalability of our platform," said Conor Hagan, Co-CEO of Explorate. "In a volatile global market, shippers are no longer treating supply chain data as an afterthought—they are treating it as a core competitive advantage. Our growth simply mirrors the industry’s massive structural shift toward automation."

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 has historically served as a reliable predictor of future global tech powerhouses, with notable alumni including the likes of Atlassian, Afterpay, NextDC, WiseTech Global, and Realestate.com.au.  

"The Tech Fast 50 companies have not only defied the odds in a challenging environment, but their adaptability and resilience are paving the way for new open, collaborative and innovative ways of working, solidifying their position as leaders in the tech industry," said Josh Tanchel, Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Program Partner Lead.

For Explorate, the national recognition sets up a massive launchpad for its upcoming international expansion, with the platform aggressively rolling out its data-driven logistics infrastructure across New Zealand, Singapore, and the wider Asia-Pacific territory.

About Explorate

Explorate is a digital freight forwarder that makes global logistics management remarkably straightforward. Combining a cutting-edge platform—featuring instant bookings, real-time track and trace, and smart workflow dashboards—with a concierge-style team of logistics experts, Explorate provides modern shippers with the agility and supply chain control required in today’s volatile market.

Conor Hagan, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Explorate, said: “It’s been a fantastic journey working alongside the team at Nick Scali to bring this project to life. Collaborating with such an iconic Australian brand to transform their supply chain into something not only industry-leading but capable of supporting innovative thinking for years to come has been a privilege.”

Marie von Koeller
Marketing Associate Manager - Media Team

Bringing 10+ years of experience across international marketing, business administration, and strategic brand management, Explorate's media lead has directed corporate communications within competitive industrial and tech sectors to expertly navigate reputation across the digital supply chain landscape.

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References
  • Skalata Ventures. (2023). Explorate Named Among Australia's Fastest-Growing Tech Companies on Deloitte Fast 50. Link (Note: Formally documents Explorate's 1,263% growth audit metric).
  • Deloitte Australia / ASX. (2023). 23rd Annual Technology Fast 50 Australia Program Winner Report. Link (Note: Verifies the macroeconomic data, sector metrics, and official 2023 index placements).
  • ARN Net. (2023). Australian Channel Innovators Shine in Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Index. Link
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