A dozen Alexandria companies land on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company list in 2026 | ALXnow
Alexandria is still making a showing on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list, but none of the companies are appearing near the top of the ranking. Inc. came out with its annual ranking of America's fastest-growing companies Tuesday (Aug. 11). A dozen Alexandria companies — seven in the city and five with addresses in Fairfax
Alexandria is still making a showing on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list, but none of the companies are appearing near the top of the ranking. Inc. came out with its annual ranking ofAmerica’s fastest-growing companiesTuesday (Aug. 11). A dozen Alexandria companies — seven in the city and five with addresses in Fairfax County — made the cut in 2026. The highest-ranking Alexandria business on the 2026 list was telecommunications companySparkplug IP, with a 449% growth rate. Several of the companies ranked last year made reappearances in 2026 —Logistics Systems,MovementX,Bent Ear Solutions,BRG Communications,TEALandMayvin. Last year,19 local firmsmade the Inc. 5000 list. Leading the pack in Alexandria was service-disabled, veteran-owned consulting firm Artemis ARC, ranked at No. 34 with 6,648% three-year revenue growth. The firm did not make the latest list. One notable new appearance in 2026 wasDonorbox, a nonprofit fundraising platform that moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Belle Haven. The company saw a 105% increase in revenue over three years and ranked 2,950th. The top-ranked company in Virginia was Fredericksburg consultantAdvanced Armor Research Groupat No. 17, with a 10,223% three-year growth rate. Across the U. S. , companies on the Inc. 5000 collectively have $385. 1 billion in revenue and include 759 newly founded businesses. The Inc. 5000 list ranks companies by their percentage revenue growth over three years, with a minimum revenue of $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025. Eligible companies are for-profit, privately held, independent and based in the U. S. as of the end of 2025. Companies may be left off future lists if they go public or become a subsidiary or division of another company. “Every company on theInc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman said in a release. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. ”Here is the full list of Alexandria firms on the Inc. 5000 list:772. Sparkplug IP, 449% (Telecommunications)1,023. Urban Legend, 343% (Advertising, Marketing & PR)1,210. Logistics Systems (LSI), 290% (IT Services)2,046. MovementX, 166% (Healthcare & Medical)2,428. Patriots International, 136% (Government Services)2,439. Event Strategies (ESI), 136% (Advertising, Marketing & PR)2,950. Donorbox, 105% (Software)3,076. OneZero Solutions, 99% (Government Services)3,353. Bent Ear Solutions, 86% (IT Services)4,122. BRG Communications, 56% (Advertising, Marketing & PR)4,352. TEAL, 47% (IT Services)4,436. Mayvin, 43% (Government Services)