Karbon named no. 1,787 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies

SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2026 — Karbon today announced it has been ranked No. 1,787 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“This recognition belongs to our customers as much as it does to the Karbon team,” said Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon. “Thousands of accounting firms trust Karbon to help them grow, and that trust is what drives every decision we make. Our team shows up every day building for a profession we believe in, and that work is paying off exponentially. Our growth and customer value continues to accelerate, driven by our investments in AI and expanded solutions.” 

For Karbon, the ranking reflects the accelerating shift toward AI-powered practice management across the accounting profession. As firms navigate rising client expectations, staffing pressures, and the move toward advisory services, Karbon customers across the globe are turning to the platform to run their firms with greater visibility, less manual work, and stronger client relationships. The recognition adds to a growing list of industry accolades for Karbon, including its No. 1 ranking on G2, and underscores its position as one of the fastest-growing platforms serving accounting firms globally.

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 US 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 US economy over the past three years. 

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please 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.”

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Karbon

Karbon, a global leader in AI-powered practice management software for accounting firms, provides an award-winning, collaborative cloud platform focused on accelerating firms’ top and bottom line growth. Karbon drives unprecedented value for its customers evidenced by its #1 ranking on G2 and customer-reported savings of 19.9 hours per week per employee. Founded in 2014, Karbon has customers in 40 countries with employees across US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom. Karbon is well-funded and backed by Tidemark and Five Elms.

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