Growth momentum fuels rise on the fastest-growing companies list
In its annual ranking of the fastest-growing small businesses, Washington Technology ranked Fuse number 26 on the 2025 Fast 50. Rankings are based on companies’ compound annual growth rate over five years of revenue data, from 2020 to 2024. Reflecting a strengthening market position and sustained growth momentum, the company rose 23 spots in its second year on the coveted list.
“As near-peer threats intensify, our armed forces and allies are doubling down on modern, resilient technologies to stay ahead,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “Our growth is fueled by our capacity to deliver mission-critical tactical edge networking solutions that bring advanced and legacy platforms together — strengthening warfighter readiness for the fight tonight and tomorrow.”
Fuse’s momentum comes from both an increasing demand at the tactical edge and the company’s rapid pace of innovation. AI enablement is just one of several innovations Fuse introduced this year. The company’s AI Radio Environment (AIRE) application offers an interface for third-party AI developers to train on real-time radio frequency and network data models. It enables them to equip non-engineer warfighters with the ability to make informed, timely network decisions in support of the mission.
Additionally, Fuse’s groundbreaking GenAI too, RANGER (Radio and Network Guidance, Evaluation and Response) uses a Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture to enhance performance on small SWaP edge devices like Fuse’s CORE® multi-function network controller.
When unveiling this year’s list, Washington Technology’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Wakeman, noted the prevalence of AI and machine learning which were, “by far the most common capability claimed by the Fast 50 companies this year, with 78% doing so. This dominance makes the argument that AI is not just marketing jargon, but has become table stakes for success in the public sector market.”
To qualify for the list, companies needed a minimum of $100,000 in government revenue in 2020. View the full 2025 Fast 50 list on the Washington Technology website.
About Fuse Integration
Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com
