Austin, TX (August 28, 2025) — 8am, has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. magazine for the 14th time in a row. This prestigious ranking offers a data-driven look at the most successful independent businesses within the U.S. economy’s most dynamic segment. With a three-year revenue growth of 91%, 8am continues to exhibit its market leadership in the legal and accounting industries, further solidifying its position as a trusted professional business platform.
“We are honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for a 14th consecutive year. This recognition is a testament to our extraordinary team and the trust our customers place in us to help grow their business,” said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of 8am. “To consistently earn this honor over more than a decade places 8am in rare company and reflects our ongoing focus and commitment to innovating for the professionals we serve.”
This year’s Inc. honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. The 2025 Inc. 5000 class represents companies that have sustained impressive revenue growth while navigating continued economic shifts, evolving customer expectations, and talent market fluctuations. Among the top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate rose to an extraordinary 1,637%. Collectively, the 2025 Inc. 5000 companies have contributed over 874,000 jobs to the economy in the last three years.
“One of the great joys of compiling the Inc. 5000 list is discovering how businesses are disrupting industries in exciting and unexpected ways—from fintech and legal services to AI and beyond,” said Mike Hofman, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. “Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for continuing to grow and thrive despite ongoing economic challenges.”
For the complete results of the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, visit here.
About 8am (formerly AffiniPay)
Founded in 2005, 8am is a professional business platform purpose-built for the needs of legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals. The 8am platform includes 8am LawPay, 8am CPACharge, 8am MyCase, 8am CasePeer, 8am DocketWise - providing integrated solutions that supports every phase of the professional services business. Recognized for 14 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing companies, 8am empowers more than 250,000 professionals across North America. To learn more, visit 8am.com.
About The Inc. 5000
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.