The Dallas-Fort Worth region is booming tech hub. Last year, several tech companies relocated their headquarters from places like California and Florida and now call the metro home, including BackBox and Likewize. And more companies are coming. Just last month Indian robotics company Addverb announced plans to move to Dallas and Techstars launched an accelerator program in Fort Worth.
The growing demand to live and work in DFW hasn’t gone unnoticed by Inc. magazine, either. The publication recently put together a regional list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Extended from the Inc. 5000 list, the Inc. Regionals identifies the fastest-growing companies within specific regions based on their percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2020.
This year, the Southwest region consisted of 141 companies, 39 of which are based in the Dallas metro. These local companies brought in $1.3 billion in revenue and added 3,854 new jobs to the region. The companies also had a median growth rate of 149 percent over the two-year time frame.
Read on to see which DFW tech companies ranked highest this year.
Rank #20, 618% Growth
Founded in 2014, StaffDNA is a digital marketplace for careers in healthcare. The Plano-based company allows healthcare professionals looking for work to connect with employers looking to hire without the need for a recruiter. Users can also store their credentials, easily apply for open positions, upload timesheets and more on the marketplace.
Rank #17, 755% Growth
Based in Richardson, Synaptic Solar is an electrical contractor focused on solar construction, engineering and procurement. The company also offers in-house construction and engineering services. Synaptic installs solar panels in just 30 days and can fulfill 200 projects per month, according to the company’s website.
Rank #11, 1,053% Growth
Aptino is an HR platform that handles recruitment, payroll, managed direct sourcing and more. The Irving-based company uses AI to create a “comprehensive strategy tailored to the unique needs of each client,” according to Aptino’s website.
Rank #9, 1,220% Growth
Based in Frisco, Premier Health Solutions is a benefits administration and management company. It offers an alternative to the traditional health insurance benefits procurement process, helping carriers, agents and businesses cut through complicated processes standing in the way of affordable healthcare.
Rank #7, 1,474% Growth
Founded in 2017, the telehealth company focuses on college and university students. The TimelyMD app allows students to schedule virtual doctor and behavioral health appointments. The Fort Worth-based company experienced significant growth last year and raised a $60 million investment. In addition to landing on the Inc. Regional 2022 list, TimelyMD was also named one of Built In’s Dallas Startups to Watch in 2022.
