Every year we get to reflect on the DMV area’s economic momentum through the lens of the Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the country’s fastest-growing private companies. It’s no surprise that hundreds of firms around the region found a spot in the rankings, but a handful from all three states made bigger marks than most.
The companies on this year’s list altogether amassed $206 billion in revenue in 2017, up 158 percent from $80 billion in 2014. The leader this time around was SwanLeap, a logistics software company founded in 2013 that had revenue growth of 75,661 percent over the past three years. Woah.
Here’s a rundown of the DMV-area companies that – though not quite reaching those numbers – landed themselves in the top 100 on Inc.’s list.
D.C.
No. 31 – A. Prentice Ray
The D.C.-based tech company was founded in 2008 and is led by Angela Prentice. Its 75 employees provide IT, app development, cyber security and acquisitions and communications services to government and industry.
3-year revenue growth: 7,525%
2017 revenue: $9.3M
No. 35 – Fundrise
The D.C. fintech startup, founded in 2010, has nearly 50 employees and is led by Benjamin Miller. Its online platform uses crowdfunding to allow users to invest in real estate at lower costs.
3-year revenue growth: 7,340%
2017 revenue: $14.7M
No. 51 – Washington Business Dynamics
The D.C. government services firm was founded in 2012 and its 34 employees are led by Scott Caldwell. It specializes in acquisition, finance, training and strategy services for global government missions.
3-year revenue growth: 5,170%
2017 revenue: $7.1M
No. 59 – TalEx
The D.C. staffing firm, led by Amrita Grewal, was likewise founded in 2012 and has blown up to massive proportions since then – now with 335 employees. It offers contract, contract-to-hire and right-to-hire placement staffing services and outsourced payroll for companies.
3-year revenue growth: 4,573%
2017 revenue: $30M
Virginia
No. 11 – DGC International
The Vienna-based government services firm was founded in 2010 and is led by Mustafa Zamani. It offers intelligence, logistics, training and operations support to federal and military agencies, and was ranked No. 20 last year.
3-year revenue growth: 14,476%
2017 revenue: $180M
No. 22 – TechAnax
The Woodbridge-based IT company was founded in 2012. It is led by Byron Athan and has 20 employees. It also works with government agencies as main clients, providing program management, network engineering, data center hosting and communications.
3-year revenue growth: 9,508%
2017 revenue: $24.5M
No. 42 – Ecology Mir Group
Turns out government services are pretty profitable. Led by Adham Yusupov, the Manassas-based company was likewise founded in 2012 and has 10 employees. It serves federal agencies in the areas of logistics, hotel and events management, office installations and IT.
3-year revenue growth: 6,395%
2017 revenue: $7.4M
Maryland
No. 38 – Rockhammer Talent Solutions
The Olney-based staffing firm has amassed 80 employees since launching in 2013, and is led by David Yonenson. It specializes in IT recruitment for both government and commercial clients.
3-year revenue growth: 6,953%
2017 revenue: $11.4M
No. 43 – Homesnap
The Rockville-based software company was founded in 2008 and is led by John Mazur. Its mobile platform for real estate agents and brokerages gives consumers direct access to homes for sale.
3-year revenue growth: 6,336%
2017 revenue: $8.5M
No. 81 – Vigene Biosciences
The Rockville-based company, founded in 2012 and led by Zairen Sun, is the region’s only top-100 company working in biotech. It develops and manufactures viral vector-based genes for life science research, gene therapy and cell therapy purposes.
3-year revenue growth: 3,949%
2017 revenue: $6.1M
