CarTrawler rises to 7th in Irish tech firm rankings

CarTrawler rises to 7th in Irish tech firm rankings

Online car rental platform CarTrawler has been placed seventh in the 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in Ireland.

Online car rental platform CarTrawler has been placed seventh in the 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in Ireland.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Dublin-based company has been included on the list.

The Fast 50 programme, now in its 14th year in Ireland, ranks the fastest-growing technology companies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The average growth rate of the Fast 50 companies named in this year’s ranking is 361%.

CarTrawler chief executive Mike McGearty said: “Our growth success to date has been driven by an exceptionally talented and committed team.

“This year alone we have recruited for and filled over 50 high value positions and we plan to recruit a further 100 positions in 2014.”

He added: “What differentiates CarTrawler from other tech companies is that we offer employees a real opportunity to impact on the growth and direction of one of the travel industry’s fastest growing companies.”