Box.net is #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley
We’re doing a little dance right now and hope you’ll join us. Last night, Box.net was named the #2 Fastest Growing Private Company in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal for 2009. The award is based on revenue growth from 2006 through 2008. To make the rankings, companies had to have grown revenue by at least 30% in this time period.
How much did Box.net grow exactly? We’re thrilled to say that our revenue grew 869.51% from 2006 to 2008. That’s right. It hits you even more when you spell it out - eight hundred and sixty-nine percent growth. Needless to say, we’re ecstatic - and when you consider the fact that this was open to companies across all industries in Silicon Valley, we’re proud to say that Box.net was the #1 fastest growing private tech company in Silicon Valley.
While we found out in the last few weeks that we made the list and that we were in the top 10, we didn’t know where we’d finally rank. At an awards ceremony at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, they honored the 70 companies that made this year’s rankings. When they started announcing the top 10 companies one by one, we were on the edge of our seats as they moved up the list. We took friendly predictions around the company and our ranking blew most everyone’s expectations. It was a great night and all the companies had a good time celebrating together. We tip our hats to everyone who made the list. It’s gratifying to see the excitement and optimism of all these entrepreneurs during these times.
Most of all, we want to thank our customers. We couldn’t have done this without you and we will never forget what got us here. Keep telling us what you think and we’ll keep making Box the best and easiest way for you to collaborate online.
We dedicate this award to you!
Post by Sean Lindo, Community Manager
Congratulations!!!!!!
From a user who used Box.net from it’s beginning.
Thank you very much.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Hi Boutiti - thank you for the kind words and for sticking with us from the beginning
Please feel free to reach out anytime, both on here and Twitter @boxdotnet.
October 12th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Congratulation. Keep it up
October 12th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just now i read an article about you guys in yahoo. You impressed me. Keep going on…………….
October 13th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Fantastic - what a super good job and a great website.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Congrats to the whole Box.net team…i’ve been consistently impressed with your services & regular new feature offerings…keep up the good work…
October 14th, 2009 at 3:32 am
I have just started using Box.net yesterday. Am still learning how to use it, but i like it already.
I will tell everyone in my network. This is a great idea! Blessings.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Well I have just used box.net for just under a year now and it the facilities to store information securely off-site are brilliant. I am a full time professional who balances demands of part time postgraduate study. To keep my coursework in check and to constantly upload files to my in box is one less hassle to contend with. Knowing that precious files are not subject to spilling coffee over a portable hard drive or the inevitability of computer ‘freezes’ is definately piece of mind. Keep on at it.
October 14th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
As a user from Germany i congrat for this award and hope you will get even more in the future.
Box.net is the best storage programme for pictures etc. by far. I just love it!
Thanks so much!
October 15th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Hey everyone! Thank you all for the kind words - it’s very humbling. As I mentioned in the post, we really couldn’t have done this without our customers believing in us and being close partners along the way, helping us figure out what we could do to make Box better for everyone. So keep the comments coming, spread the word and we can all look forward to some big and exciting things for Box!
October 15th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
As a long time user of the Box, it is a pleasure to see the success of the company. I continue to recommend this service to others, many of whom have signed up. Rock on team!
October 18th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
A well deserved award, congrats!!
Just remember to offer your service to any credentialed teacher for free!!!!!
October 21st, 2009 at 6:36 pm