Percentage Growth Leader
The established brand with the highest verified compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2026.
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The list where top consumer brands get recognized
Be part of the 1st annual ranking of fast growing & unique consumer brands.
Apply to be included↗
~1500applications expected
300brands on the first list
$0to apply
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Three headline awards
Dollar Growth Leader
The established brand with the largest verified increase in annual revenue from 2024 to 2026.
Breakout Growth Leader
Recognizing exceptional early growth among consumer brands with 18 months or more of results.
$30,000+
Combined value for each headline award recipient
- 1 year of MDS membership
- 2 gala tickets for you and a guest
- Media package from Consumer 300™
Gala imagery is illustrative. The final event may differ.April 6, 2027
The Consumer 300™ Inaugural Gala
Beyond the top three, there are more ways for brands to be recognized
Growth leaders in every group, plus two picks chosen outside the growth ranking.
Recognition that aligns with your brand.
Revenue tier leaders
Leading growth among brands at a similar revenue scale.
Product category leaders
Leading growth within each qualifying product category.
Sales channel leaders
Leading growth among brands that share a primary sales channel.
Seals of Approval
Council Picks
Chosen by the Founder Council for exceptional achievement in building a consumer brand.
Meet the council↓
Consumer Picks
Giving the Consumer 300™ more clout amongst your customers.
Every brandGets a public profile, backlinks, access to a full event calendar, partner offers, exclusive webinars, and more.
Apply to be included↗
Free to apply. First list revealed April 6, 2027.
Created by MDS. Presented by Fulfil
Created by
The ecommerce community for founders scaling from 7 to 9 figures
MDS runs the Ecompreneur events, the MDS awards and the partner resource directory, and created the Consumer 300 to recognize its fastest-growing consumer brands.
Presenting partner
Fulfil runs the operations behind fast-growing consumer brands
Fulfil is an agentic ERP built for ecommerce and consumer brands. It brings orders, inventory, wholesale, manufacturing and accounting into one system, so teams can scale without stitching tools together.
Message from Fulfil’s COO▶What you get when you apply for the Consumer 300™
Every applicant gets a public profile, a backlink and a directory listing, whether or not they make the list. 300 brands will be named on April 6, 2027.
Every applicant
Searchable public profile
A public profile with a backlink to your website and a directory listing, whether or not you make the list. Brands named in the 300 also get a public ranking.
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Every listed brand
Badges and logo rights
Marks for every award earned, to use on your site, packaging and press.
Every listed brand
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A media kit
Announcement assets and copy, ready for your channels.
Selective
Press and the gala
Editorial and social features, a group press release for winners, gala invitations subject to capacity.
Additional benefits included with every application
Consumer Choice Award
Every applicant can have their profile included in the Consumer Choice Award.
Ecompreneur events
Free access to Ecompreneur events for all applicants.
Offers & exclusive webinars
Top offers from the MDS partner resource directory, plus exclusive webinars.
Consumer 300™ ranks the founder-led U.S. brands behind the products people buy, use and love every day. Verified growth earns the place.
Health and wellnessBeautyHome and kitchenClothing and apparelSports and outdoorsToys and gamesBaby and kidsPetsElectronics and auto
Oct 15, 2026 Live now
Nominations open
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Apply or get nominated
Nominate your own brand, or get recommended by a partner. Three short steps to start.
Dec 1, 2026
Full profile completion opens
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Tell your story
Complete your full profile and choose what your public profile shows.
Jan 1 to Feb 15, 2027
Revenue evidence window
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Verify your growth
Confirm qualifying revenue with your own CPA letter or third-party validation.
April 6, 2027
Public reveal at the gala
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Take the spotlight
Honorees hear privately first, then the class is revealed at the gala.
Requirements. Who can apply
What you need
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More than $1 million in 2024 sales, or in the first 12 months for Breakout
Core list: 2024 brand sales. Breakout awards: sales in your first 12 months.
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Three complete calendar years, or 18 months+ for Breakout
Core list: 2024, 2025 and 2026. Breakout awards: 18 months of results. Final award eligibility is confirmed during the application.
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Owned by a U.S. legal entity
The owner of the brand must be a U.S. entity.
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Integrity in how you do business
Ethical conduct, truthful information and fair competition.
Two routes. The same rules. Nothing is published until it is verified
Self-validated
Your CPA’s letter
Confirms your qualifying revenue for every required reporting period.
Third-party validated
Third-party sign-off
ExpandFi and ECOM CPA reconcile your data, and an accountant signs off.
TOP AWARDS
All three headline award winners must complete third-party verification.
Control your Consumer 300™ listing
Your ranking is public. Choose as much or as little as you want to share.
PUBLIC
Your ranking, once results are verified and approved.
YOUR CHOICE
Brand storyProduct imageryWebsite and linksFounder detailsRevenueGrowth rateTeam size
ALWAYS PRIVATE
Financial evidence.
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Ranking publicThird-party verified*Shown once complete
Financial evidenceAlways private
*Third-party verification is an additional step that brands complete before the badge appears. Illustrative layout using a Founder Council member’s brand. No brands have been selected. Every field except the ranking is optional.
Meet our founder council
Operators who have built category-defining consumer brands curate the Council Picks.
Council curation is separate from the revenue growth ranking.
April 6, 2027Presented by 
The Consumer 300™ Gala
An intimate evening for 100+ guests, celebrating the winners including keynotes by the winners, a panel, a dinner and press.
Questions, answered
Still unsure? Start a nomination and we will follow up with the details.
Who can apply?+
Consumer product brands owned by a U.S. legal entity can apply; founders do not need to be U.S. citizens. The core Consumer 300™ list requires full-year 2024, 2025 and 2026 financials, with more than $1 million in brand sales in 2024. Brands with 18 months or more of results can be considered for Breakout recognition.
How is the Consumer 300™ ranked?+
The core list ranks established brands by verified compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, from 2024 to 2026. CAGR expresses growth as an annualized percentage. Breakout brands are considered separately and do not occupy positions on the core list of 300.
Does everyone who applies get ranked?+
Everyone who applies gets a public listing, but not everyone is ranked. The core list of 300 is ranked by verified growth. Brands that do not make the 300 can still be ranked through the Consumer Choice Award.
Can I opt out of the directory if I don't make the 300?+
Yes. Your profile is managed entirely by your brand, so you choose what is shown, including opting out of the directory. Brands that do not make the 300 still have a chance of being ranked through the Consumer Choice Award.
What is the Breakout Brands award?+
Breakout recognizes exceptional early growth among newer consumer brands with 18 months or more of results, with a separate list and headline award. You can apply even if your brand does not yet have three full calendar years of sales. Application requirements and evaluation details will be shared as the program progresses.
What do selected brands receive?+
Listed brands receive a public listing, a customizable profile, media assets and applicable recognition marks to share with customers, retail buyers, potential hires and investors. Each headline award includes one complimentary year of MDS membership, two gala tickets, and Consumer 300™ video and editorial features. Outside press coverage is not guaranteed.
Is there a fee to participate?+
Nominations and applications are free. Optional verification services, gala tickets and publicity services may carry separate charges, disclosed in advance. Sponsorship, membership, referrals and purchases do not improve a brand’s ranking or buy an award.
Do I need to be nominated to apply?+
No. Anyone can apply, and we do not want to turn away any application. An application that comes in without a nomination goes through additional review.
How do I nominate a brand and what happens next?+
Complete the short form for your own brand or recommend another brand. You will receive confirmation and next steps by email. The full profile portal goes live on December 1, 2026, where you complete your profile. An application does not confirm eligibility or guarantee selection.
What changes on December 1?+
Your application today is a simpler version of your full profile. When the profile portal opens on December 1, 2026, you will complete it: upload your CPA letter, answer more questions confirming that your revenue comes only from the brand, and share a few details about how it has grown.
How are sales figures verified?+
Submit a letter from your own CPA or complete third-party validation through the program’s verification partners, ExpandFi and ecom CPA. Supporting records may be requested. All three headline award recipients must complete third-party verification. Review scope and any fees are disclosed beforehand; this review is not automatically a financial-statement audit.
Will my financial information be public?+
Financial statements, tax documents and supporting evidence stay private. Your brand’s inclusion, ranking and awards are public. You choose whether to publish optional profile details, including revenue and growth figures.
What information will I need to provide?+
Start with contact and brand details, launch timing, revenue ranges, product category and primary sales channel. You may also share projected full-year 2026 sales. The full application requests supporting financial records. Projections help us plan; award results use verified actual figures.
What counts as brand sales?+
Sales of the submitted brand’s products across its channels, before deductions for returns, refunds and selling fees. Report one brand consistently, rather than combining a parent company’s brands or unrelated revenue. Disclose acquisitions and other changes in business scope during the application review.
When will the results be announced?+
Honorees are scheduled to receive private notices in early March 2027. The inaugural list and awards are scheduled for public reveal at The Consumer 300™ Gala, presented by Fulfil, on April 6, 2027. Applicants will be notified of any changes.
Will my information be sold or shared?+
No. We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers that help us run the program, such as our CRM and messaging platform, website hosting, analytics and email delivery providers, with verification partners to confirm a brand’s figures, and when the law requires it. Mobile numbers and text-message opt-in data are never shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Our integrity standard
Rankings follow verified figures only. Sponsorship, referrals, membership and purchases never affect selection, scoring or rankings.
A nomination is the first step. It does not confirm eligibility or guarantee selection.
Get recognized as one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S.
Be part of the first annual Consumer 300 ranking. Apply today, get listed, get ranked, gain awareness, meet other founders and grow faster.
Every applicant gets a public profile, a backlink and a directory listing. Listed brands also get badges and a media kit. The three headline award winners receive $30,000+ in value, including a year of MDS membership and two gala tickets.
No application fee
Three short steps to start