Chicago, IL - April 1, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that DragonSpears is No. 95 on its fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals offer a unique look at the most successful companies within the Midwest economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
"Being recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest is a testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and innovation of our entire team. This achievement is a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence, as well as the trust and collaboration of our incredible clients. We’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with forward-thinking organizations that challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions that help our clients stay ahead in an ever-evolving tech landscape.” - Patrick Emmons, DragonSpears CEO
The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Midwest. Between 2021 and 2023, these 139 private companies had a median growth rate of 86 percent; by 2023, they’d also added 7,977 jobs and $13.2 billion to the region’s economy.
Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Midwest, including company profiles, can be found at https://www.inc.com/regionals/midwest starting April 1. You’ll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.
“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries, and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country,” - Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
About DragonSpears
DragonSpears partners with organizations to build reliable, high-performing software that drives business success. With a focus on 99.99% reliable solutions, we help our clients modernize their technology, implement DevOps best practices, and scale their engineering teams. Our collaborative approach ensures that organizations can innovate with confidence, delivering secure, resilient, and future-ready software that meets their evolving needs.
More about Inc. and the Inc. Regionals
Methodology
The 2025 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, a number of companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
