Inc. has announced that Routeware is No. 3762 on the annual Inc. 5000 list (No. 395 in the software category), the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy鈥檚 most dynamic segment鈥攊ts independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. Routeware ranked No. 395 in the Software category on this year鈥檚 list.
鈥淏eing named to the Inc. 5000 for the third time is a meaningful recognition of the progress we鈥檝e made and the momentum we鈥檙e building,鈥� said Paul Rafalowski, CEO of Routeware. 鈥淚t reflects our team鈥檚 continued ability to lead through change, deliver meaningful results for our customers, and help modernize an industry that is increasingly turning to technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and impact. As municipalities and haulers face rising expectations and complex operational challenges, we remain focused on building smart, connected solutions that improve outcomes across the entire waste and recycling ecosystem.鈥�
This year鈥檚 Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
鈥淢aking the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company鈥檚 tenacity and clarity of vision,鈥� says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 鈥淭hese businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn鈥檛 just weather the storm鈥攖hey grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.鈥�