The 2026 Inc. 5000 ranking of America’s fastest-growing private businesses includes a strong cohort of pet-focused companies, confirming that pet wellness, telehealth, insurance, and premium products are now a recognized high-growth segment of the US economy. The annual list ranks private US firms by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025; qualifiers needed at least $100,000 in 2022 revenue and $2 million in 2025 revenue.
Colorado-based pet toy maker Woof Pet led the pet cohort at #31 nationally after posting 7,939% three-year revenue growth. Other standout entrants included Dutch Pet, a San Francisco veterinary telehealth provider, at #120 with 2,395% growth; veterinary care provider Petfolk at #160 with 2,016% growth; Phoenix-based pet wellness brand Bundle x Joy at #170 with 2,300% growth; Spot Pet Insurance at #445 with 787% growth; natural dog chew maker Yak9 Chews at #447 with 780% growth; and Ohio pet supplement brand Native Pet at #890 with 391% growth.
Additional pet industry names on the list include Wagmo (pet wellness and insurance), PetScreening (veterinary practice management), Scenthound (dog grooming and daycare franchise), Bark Bistro (pet food), and Central Bark (dog daycare and boarding franchise), ranking between #930 and #4,425 with three-year growth ranging from 44% to 371%. Native Pet attributed its growth to broader retail distribution, rising e-commerce demand, and an expanding line of clean-label, veterinarian-formulated supplements.
For pet manufacturers, distributors, and investors, the Inc. 5000 cohort signals a shift in channel power. The fastest-growing private pet companies are concentrated in services, subscriptions, telehealth, and insurance rather than conventional commodity pet food. These firms buy differently, contract differently, and scale through recurring revenue, which is reshaping supplier priorities across the industry.
