SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, Inc. (NYSE: INST) today announced it was included in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies in North America.

"We are humbled and even more motivated by this recognition," said Jeff Weber, SVP of People and Places at Instructure. "Ultimately, this honor belongs to our customers who inspire us to create better experiences for learners and educators across the globe, whether they are in classrooms or corporations."

Deloitte Technology Fast 500 selects companies based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth over a three year period. Deloitte LLP compiles the ranking from public record research and information submitted by applicants. Instructure grew 258 percent during this period.

"Congratulations to the Deloitte 2018 Technology Fast 500 winners on this impressive achievement," said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. "These companies are innovators who have converted their disruptive ideas into products, services and experiences that can captivate new customers and drive remarkable growth."

In addition to being named to Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500™, Instructure was recently named to the MountainWest Capital Network's Utah 100, a list of the fastest growing companies in Utah.

About Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500™
Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences 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 2014 to 2017.

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 $50,000 USD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About Instructure
Instructure, Inc. (NYSE: INST) is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology company that makes software that makes people smarter. With a vision to help maximize the potential of people through technology, Instructure created Canvas and Bridge to enable organizations everywhere to easily develop, deliver and manage engaging face-to-face and online learning experiences. To date, Instructure has connected millions of instructors and learners at more than 4,000 educational institutions and corporations throughout the world. Learn more about Canvas for higher ed and K–12, and Bridge for the corporate market, at www.Instructure.com.

About Deloitte
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CONTACT:
Becky Frost
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
Instructure
801-869-5017
[email protected]

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