How Endeavor Outliers Are Raising the Global Bar
For decades, running 100 meters in under 10 seconds seemed impossible, until someone did it. Once the barrier was broken, many followed. The same pattern appears in entrepreneurship.
Endeavor Outliers represent the top-performing companies in Endeavor’s global network each year. These founders don’t just scale fast; they redefine what’s possible in their markets, often becoming the first in their country or region to reach milestones once thought unattainable.
What Makes an Endeavor Outlier?
Each year, Endeavor selects its fastest-growing, highest-performing companies as Outliers. Many are rare success stories in their ecosystems and face unique challenges as they scale. The Outliers program connects these founders through curated meetings, peer networks, and an annual retreat designed to support their next stage of growth.
The 2025 Cohort, by the Numbers
The impact of the 2025 Endeavor Outliers is striking:
- $42B raised in capital over the last three years
- $100M median revenue in 2024
- 36 successful exits
- 80 companies valued at $1B+
- 14 publicly listed companies
- 66% median CAGR over the past three years
Changing How Global Investors Think
Many Outliers were the first companies in their countries to attract major global investors. From fintech and proptech to gaming and AI, these founders helped global funds enter new regions — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, MENA, and Brazil — setting precedents that others can now follow.
Each “first” creates a ripple effect, turning individual breakthroughs into ecosystem-wide momentum.
Raising the Bar, and Keeping It High
Becoming an Outlier is harder than ever. In the 2025 class, 87 companies generate more than $100M in annual recurring revenue, four times more than in 2020. Median revenue among top performers has nearly tripled, rising from $36M in 2020 to $100M in 2025, while the number of billion-dollar companies has grown from 13 to 80.
Some companies have achieved extraordinary growth, multiplying revenue 10x or even 50x in just a few years — proof that global-scale success can emerge from anywhere.
Not Just Fast: Built to Last
Sustained success sets Outliers apart. Fifty companies in the 2025 cohort have held their Outlier status since 2020. The average Outlier company is now nine years old, underscoring that enduring impact takes time, resilience, and long-term execution.
As these founders show, the best companies aren’t only the fastest to grow, they’re the ones that stay ahead.
