CapitalStream, a Seattle-based provider of business and commercial credit automation technology for the Financial Services Industry, today announced it has been ranked 29th among the fastest growing technology companies in Washington state by the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Program. CapitalStream has earned placement on Deloitte & Touche’s Fast 50 list for the past five years.

Deloitte & Touche’s 2002 Fast 50 ranks the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the state of Washington. This ranking was based on a five-year percentage revenue growth of 419% from 1997-2001. In order to qualify for an award, companies must have been in business for at least five years and must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1997 and $1,000,000 in 2001; must be public or private companies headquartered in Washington State; and function as a "technology company." Technology companies are defined as businesses that produce technology, manufacture a technology product, or devote a high percentage of effort to research and development of technology.

"CapitalStream is very proud to have earned this award for being one of the leading private technology companies in Washington," said Jeff Dirks, CapitalStream’s president and COO. "Our continued success comes from our commitment to providing the financial services industry with innovative business and commercial credit automation technology solutions that improve customer service, satisfaction, and retention."

Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of its clients and its people. Known as an employer of choice for its innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" by Fortune magazine for three consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, one of the world's leading professional services firms, with more than 90,000 people in over 130 countries. For more information on Deloitte & Touche, visit www.us.deloitte.com. For more information on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 or Technology Fast 50 programs, visit www.fast500.com.

Seattle-based CapitalStream delivers business and commercial credit automation solutions for the financial services industry. CapitalStream’s FinanceCenter provides tools to better manage credit risk, reduce costs, and attract new business by automating manual processes for leases, loans, lines and cards. CapitalStream, an established industry leader, has helped hundreds of financial organizations increase their competitiveness, customer service and profitability.

Jennifer Fox
Capital Stream, Inc.
206-548-1651
jenniferf@capitalstream.com