Activate Named One of Canada's Top Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year

Activate, a Manitoba-based company specializing in interactive entertainment experiences, has been recognized for its rapid expansion by appearing on The Globe and Mail's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies for the third year in a row. The company secured the No. 35 spot among 375 businesses nationwide, achieving a significant 958% growth rate.

Since first appearing on the list in 2024, Activate has broadened its international footprint substantially. The company has grown from over 50 locations to more than 80, now operating in 12 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Globally, Activate has welcomed over 14 million participants to its experiences.

"Activate started in Winnipeg with an idea for a completely new way to play, and we're now building a global entertainment company from Manitoba," stated Adam Schmidt, CEO of Activate. "As we've expanded internationally, we've continued to invest in the games, technology and innovation that power the experience right here at home. That ability to build in Canada and scale around the world has been fundamental to our growth."

The company's growth trajectory is set to continue, with additional locations under development in North America and Europe. Activate is also preparing for its entry into a new continent, with its first Australian venue slated to open in Melbourne in early 2027.

This third consecutive recognition from The Globe and Mail follows another significant achievement earlier this year, when Activate was ranked No. 1 in Leisure & Entertainment on the Financial Times' list of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026.