Tego Named No. 3205 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Tego has ranked No. 3205 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Notably, this is Tego’s fourth time on the list and its third consecutive year. As a result, the ranking signals durable, repeatable growth rather than a one-time spike.

What Is the Inc. 5000?

The Inc. 5000 is the most prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Specifically, it recognizes independent, entrepreneurial businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and shape the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. In short, a place on the list puts Tego in notable company.

What Tego’s Repeat Honoree Status Means

This is Tego’s fourth appearance on the Inc. 5000, with recognition in 2022, 2024, 2025, and now 2026. Furthermore, it marks the company’s third consecutive year on the list. Earning a single spot is a milestone. However, earning it year after year is a different kind of signal.

For Tego’s clients and partners, repeat-honoree status is evidence of long-term stability. Specifically, it indicates a partner that will be there for the full lifecycle of their infrastructure, cloud, and security investments. In other words, the commitment extends well beyond the length of a single project.

Inside This Year’s Inc. 5000 Class

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. For example, honorees span AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services. Among the 5,000 companies, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%. In addition, these companies collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

What Tego and Inc. Leadership Said

“Earning a repeat place on the Inc. 5000 is the product of years of consistent, double-digit revenue growth driven by an engineering-led, customer-first approach,” said Nolan Smith, CEO of Tego. “Sustained, repeat recognition reflects something harder to achieve: a durable business model, disciplined execution, and growth that compounds over time rather than spiking once and fading.”

“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. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference and Gala, taking place October 14-16 in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. For the full list and honoree profiles, visit inc.com/inc5000.

How the Inc. 5000 Is Ranked

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, a company must meet the following criteria:

• Founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022
• U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of December 31, 2025 (not a subsidiary or division of another company)
• Minimum revenue of $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Tego is an engineering-led IT and cybersecurity firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Specifically, the company delivers security, audit, and compliance services alongside infrastructure, cloud, and managed services. Furthermore, Tego is a prime contractor on the North Carolina Statewide IT Contract and a multiple-time honoree on the Inc. 5000. To learn more, visit tegodata.com.