Launch Labs Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 List for the Second Consecutive Year

With 219% three-year revenue growth, this marks Launch Labs' second appearance on the list, following its 2025 debut.

Chapel Hill, NC — August 11, 2026 — Launch Labs, an innovation-driven technology solutions provider, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year, ranking No. 4 in the Durham-Chapel Hill region, No. 41 in North Carolina, and No. 76 in the Artificial Intelligence and Data category. The list is the nation's most prestigious ranking of independent, entrepreneurial businesses driving growth, innovation, and job creation.

Back-to-Back Recognition Reflects Sustained Momentum

Now in its 45th year, the Inc. 5000 recognizes private companies that have delivered standout revenue growth over a three-year period. Eligible companies must be privately held, independent, and for-profit, undergoing a rigorous application process and in-depth editorial review to integrity and transparency.

This year's back-to-back appearance tells a story of sustained, repeatable growth. Launch Labs again placed among the top companies in the Durham-Chapel Hill region and posted a strong national showing in the Artificial Intelligence and Data category, underscoring where much of its recent momentum has come from.

"Making the Inc. 5000 list once was an incredible honor. Doing it two years in a row, while staying in the top 5 in our region tells me this isn't a one-time result. It's proof that our team's focus and discipline are paying off, year after year."

— Garrett Roach, Founder & CEO, Launch Labs

This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs, and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

"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."

About Launch Labs

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Launch Labs is a high-growth identity and first-party data solutions provider serving digital marketing agencies, media companies, and automotive enterprises. The company helps organizations transform website traffic into actionable audience intelligence to power activation, engagement and measurement.

About Inc.

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