Recognized for 235% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses
Dallas, Texas, August 11, 2026 – SBT today announced it has been ranked No. 1497 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“Being named to the Inc. 5000 for the tenth time is an incredible milestone for SBT and a testament to our team’s relentless focus on helping customers solve meaningful business challenges,” said David Baxter, CEO of SBT. “By redefining what messaging can do, we’re making it easier for organizations to connect with customers, get paid, and drive better business outcomes. We’re honored by this recognition and remain committed to delivering the innovation and results that have fueled our growth for the past 18 years.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “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. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About SBT
SBT helps businesses in regulated industries turn consumer intent into completed action. Its FinText® platform unifies messaging, embedded payments, compliance governance, and performance intelligence into a single experience designed for high-stakes interactions. The result is faster payments, stronger self-service performance, and consumer journeys that stay inside a governed workflow from first contact to final confirmation. Founded in 2008, SBT serves lenders, servicers, collections organizations, and other businesses where engagement and revenue realization depend on trusted, compliant communication.
About Inc.
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