HAAWK, Inc. Ranks #1957 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 With 266% Revenue Growth Over Three Years
Attributes 266% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 2024 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it ranked number 1957 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, a ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States of America. HAAWK achieved 266% 3-year revenue growth to achieve this milestone. In addition, HAAWK ranked as the USA’s #16 fastest-growing company in the media category, #119 in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, and #303 in California. This is the third time HAAWK has made the Inc. 5000 list in the company’s history.
HAAWK chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 266% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high-growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other UGC platforms. Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth.”
About HAAWK, Inc.
HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film, and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other UGC platforms. Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright-free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios, and production music libraries.
HAAWK Ranked Number 100 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Attributes 275% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content
Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 2023 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it ranked number 433 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 29th year. HAAWK grew 275% during this period.
HAAWK founder and chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 275% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth in 2024 and beyond.”
“Each year we look forward to reviewing the progress and innovations of our Technology Fast 500 winners. This year is especially celebratory as we expand the number of winners to better represent just how many companies are developing new ideas to progress our society and the world, especially during a slow economy,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “While software and services and life sciences continue to dominate the top 10, we are encouraged to see other categories making their mark. Congratulations to all the winners who show us how creativity, hard work and perseverance can lead to success.”
“As for growing companies, it’s always rewarding to be recognized for the ongoing commitment it takes to navigate obstacles, transform when necessary and ultimately create a thriving business,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “Over the nearly 30 years we’ve been compiling the Technology Fast 500, we’ve seen new categories emerge, growth rates explode, and certain regional markets shine from the bright talent they attract. We are proud of all the winners for achieving this well-deserved honor.”
HAAWK previously ranked #100 as a Technology Fast 500 award winner for 2021. Overall, the 2023 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 222,189% over the three-year time frame from 2019 to 2022, with an average growth rate of 1,934% and a median growth rate of 497%.
About the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500
Now in its 29th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, 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 2019 to 2022.
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. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.
About HAAWK, Inc.
HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios and production music libraries.
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HAAWK Lands at #23 in Media on the 2023 Inc. 5000 Ranking of the USA’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Attributes 275% Revenue Growth to the continued proliferation of user-generated video content
Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 2023 — HAAWK, Inc. (“HAAWK”) today announced it has been ranked as #23 in the media industry, #126 in the Los Angeles area, #291 in California, and #2,039 overall on the 2023 Inc. 5000, a ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States of America. HAAWK achieved 275% 3-year revenue growth to achieve this milestone. 2023 is the second straight year that HAAWK has landed on the Inc 5000.
HAAWK chief executive officer, Ryan Born, credits the continued proliferation of user-generated content (UGC) with the company’s 275% revenue growth. He said, “Capturing more watch time than ever before, UGC remains a high growth segment within both media production and consumption. Music remains a primary focus and integral building block for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Since inception, HAAWK has been committed to building tools and services that assist music producers, labels, publishers, and video creators with UGC monetization. Our dedication to the creator community will continue to deliver growth.”
About HAAWK, Inc.
HAAWK is a media software and services company specializing in managing and monetizing the copyrights of independent music, film and television catalogs. The company provides copyright monitoring and monetization tools to assist creators in maximizing earnings on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other UGC platforms. Signature services include best-in-class YouTube Content ID and Facebook Rights Manager administration, SaaS products for independent video creators to legally and affordably access copyright free music, and digital music distribution. HAAWK’s roster of clients includes independent music producers, record labels, publishers, songwriters, composers, TV/film studios and production music libraries.
HAAWK monitors, monetizes, and enforces copyrights on user-generated video and audio platforms (YouTube Content ID, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and more). We’re building fresh technology to help bring accountability, transparency, and newfound revenue to today’s music and video rights holders. HAAWK was co-founded by myself and Ben Barger, an aeronautical engineer and operations specialist who headed up operations at our previous company, AdRev/AudioMicro, Inc..
HAAWK just closed it’s first round of funding, a $2.5M series seed round led by some of Southern California’s top VC firms and HAAWK recently acquired the assets of Dart Music, a music distribution and metadata company to help jumpstart our product offering and expand our distribution reach.
I’m pleased to announce that as part of Inc. Magazine’s 2015 Inc. 500 ranking of the USA’s fastest growing private companies, AudioMicro, Inc. (including our 4 brands – AdRev, DashGo, AudioMicro, & ImageCollect) was named as the USA’s 5th fastest growing media company (and #162 overall). This accolade is based on our actual revenue growth over the past 3 years, with revenue last year growing to $13.4 million. It’s the 3rd year in a row that we’ve made the Inc. 500 (we were #2 in media in both 2014 and 2013) and if the first part of this year is any indicator, we’re in a solid position to make the list for the 4th straight time next year. A special thank you goes out to our customers, clients, partners, and most importantly to our amazing team for all of your hard work through the years.
Ryan Born is the Founder & CEO at HAAWK, Inc., which ranked as the USA's #16 fastest growing media company on the 2024 Inc 5000 and was acquired by SESAC Music Group (Blackstone) in 2024. He is also the Founder & Former CEO of AdRev (AudioMicro, Inc.), a VC backed rights management and content licensing network, which was acquired by Zealot Networks in 2014-15 for $25M cash and which today is part of Downtown Music Holdings / FUGA. AdRev ranked as the USA's #5 fastest growing media company on the 2015 Inc. 500 (#162 overall, #5 in LA). Previously, Ryan was an investor in and VP of Finance for WireImage (acquired by Getty Images in '07 for $208M) and an angel investor in NewCondosOnline and InternetMarketingInc. He has been a guest lecturer at Emory University, UCLA, UCSB, Loyola Marymount and various industry conferences and events. Learn More.
