AquaEye ranks 12th on BC’s fastest-growing companies list

AquaEye / VodaSafe placed 12th on BC’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies after posting 301% revenue growth from 2021 to 2025. The Vancouver-based water rescue tech company says the recognition reflects rising demand for tools that help teams locate people underwater faster and with less risk.

Why it matters: - AquaEye’s ranking highlights demand for technology that can shorten underwater search times and reduce risk for responders. - The company’s growth points to broader adoption of rescue tools by fire departments, search and rescue teams, law enforcement, and military users. - AquaEye’s local manufacturing and BC base also position the company as a provincial exporter with global reach.

What happened: - AquaEye / VodaSafe ranked 12th on BC’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. - The company posted 301% revenue growth from 2021 to 2025. - The recognition comes as AquaEye marks a milestone for a women-owned and women-led company. - CEO and Founder Carlyn Loncaric led the company during the growth period.

The details: - AquaEye is based in Vancouver, BC, and all manufacturing is done locally. - The company develops handheld intelligent sonar systems for underwater searches. - AquaEye technology is used in 48 countries. - More than 1,700 devices are in service worldwide. - The systems are designed to help teams locate potential targets quickly and focus search efforts. - AquaEye says traditional underwater search methods can take hours and expose responders to hazardous conditions. - The company’s technology is used by fire departments, search and rescue teams, law enforcement, military and defense organizations. - AquaEye Pro combines advanced sonar technology with machine learning to provide immediate underwater awareness.

Between the lines: - The ranking suggests AquaEye has turned a public safety problem into a commercial growth story. - The company’s emphasis on speed and safety aligns with the operational needs of emergency response teams. - Loncaric said the company sees the honor as a reflection of what a BC business can contribute globally. - Loncaric added, “Watch this space, because we’re just getting started.”

What's next: - AquaEye says it will continue investing in innovation focused on saving lives and reducing risk for people entering the water. - The company appears positioned to expand adoption as more rescue organizations look for faster underwater search tools. - AquaEye plans to keep advancing Canadian-developed technology for teams around the world.

The bottom line: - AquaEye’s rapid revenue growth and global footprint show a BC company scaling from a local manufacturing base into a specialized international rescue-tech player.