Equity Methods made it on Inc. magazine’s 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The list provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment: its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Yelp, and other household names first gained national exposure as Inc. 5000 honorees before they became industry titans.

This year’s list ranks companies by revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. Equity Methods came in at No. 3,420 with 84% three-year revenue growth, up from its debut ranking of No. 3,664 in 2024.

The recognition comes as Equity Methods continues to expand. In April, the firm announced the acquisition of Equity Plan Solutions (EPS), a 22-person boutique firm specializing in equity plan administration. Founder Elizabeth Dodge joined Equity Methods as Director, Equity Management Services, adding depth to the firm’s equity plan management capabilities. The move builds on last year’s HGGC partnership, which has helped fund the firm’s expansion.

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