Higher One Named to Connecticut Technology Council's 2014 Marcum Tech Top 40 List Eighth Year in a Row

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Higher One, a leader in providing financial services and data analytics to more than 1,900 colleges and universities nationally, has been named to the Marcum Tech Top 40, an annual assemblage of the 40 fastest growing technology companies in Connecticut. Higher One's outstanding revenue growth over a period of four years resulted in its inclusion in the software category of this year's Tech Top 40. This is the eighth consecutive year since 2007 that Higher One has been named to the list.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Connecticut Technology Council again this year,” said Marc Sheinbaum, chief executive officer of Higher One. “It's validating to know that as the company matures, we remain among our home state's fastest growing innovators. Although we have certainly evolved since we were first named to this list, we still maintain that pioneering spirit which aids our growth, year after year.”

The Marcum Tech Top 40 recognizes Connecticut technology leaders in six industry sectors, including Software. The winning companies are privately and publicly held, with at least $3 million in annual revenue and a demonstrated record of growth in each of the preceding four years. Winning companies will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford on October 2. For more information on the Marcum Tech Top 40 and the CTC please visit the Connecticut Technology Council's website at www.ct.org.

Higher One has been honored to receive awards from Connecticut's Top Work Places, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, Council for Economic Education's Visionary Awards and the Barron's 400 Index, a measure of the best public companies in America. To learn more about a career at Higher One, visit, www.higherone.com/careers.

About The Connecticut Technology Council

The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. Speaking for 2,500 companies that employ some 200,000 residents, the Connecticut Technology Council seeks to provide a strong and urgent voice in support of the creation of a culture of innovation. This includes working to position Connecticut as a leader in idea creation, workforce preparation, entrepreneurial aptitude, early stage risk capital availability and providing on-going support and mentoring to high potential firms. For more information, visit www.ct.org.

About Marcum LLP

Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the United States. Ranked #15 nationally, Marcum LLP offers the resources of 1,300 professionals, including over 160 partners, in 23 offices throughout the U.S., Grand Cayman and China. Headquartered in New York City, the Firm's presence runs deep, with full-service offices strategically located in major business markets. Marcum is a member of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive range of professional services spanning accounting and advisory, technology solutions, wealth management, and executive and professional recruiting. The Marcum Group companies include Marcum LLP; Marcum Technology LLC; Marcum Search LLC; Marcum Financial Services LLC; Marcum Bernstein & Pinchuk LLP; and MarcumBuchanan Associates LLC. For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.

About Higher One

Higher One Holdings, Inc. ONE partners with colleges and universities to lower their administrative costs and to improve graduation rates. We provide a broad array of payment, refund disbursement and data analytics and management tools to institutions that help them save money and enhance institutional effectiveness. And for students, we offer financial literacy programs and convenient, flexible and affordable transaction options to help them manage their finances. Higher One is a leader in higher education, supporting more than 1,900 schools and 13 million enrolled students. More information about Higher One can be found at www.higherone.com.