Inc. Names OutboundEngine the Fastest-Growing Software Company in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine ranked OutboundEngine No. 582 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. OutboundEngine ranked first among Austin software companies and eleventh overall in Austin. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment -- its independent small businesses.

OutboundEngine, an automated marketing platform that helps businesses grow by making online marketing simple and easy for everyone, appears on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row having posted a three-year sales growth of 777 percent.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing companies in America," said OutboundEngine CEO and Founder Branndon Stewart. "We are especially grateful for the more than 10,000 customers who trust us to help them market and grow their businesses."

About OutboundEngine

OutboundEngine helps businesses grow by making online marketing simple and easy for everyone. We make our customers look great online and keep them in front of the people they know, automatically, so they can build stronger relationships, uncover new opportunities and stay focused on what they do best. For more information, visit: http://www.outboundengine.com/.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000

Inc. 5000 Methodology

The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S. based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media:

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 15,000,000 today.  For more information, visit www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

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