Entertainment
Founded: 2018
Growth Rate: 222.38%
Louis, MO
#1 - TEX Tickets
TEX Tickets is an international ticket brokerage, partnering with primary and secondary marketplaces to provide fans with tickets to the live events they love.
Mike Gau, Co-Founder and President
Class of 2006
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
Simon Landon, Co-Founder
Class of 2006
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#2 - Aleta Couture
Founded in 2017, Aleta redefines high fashion by combining couture quality with affordability. Our unique approach involves handcrafting each piece with sustainable methods and rural artisanal skill, focusing on detailed hand-stitched embellishments and embroidery.
Consumer Goods - Apparel and Fashion
Founded: 2017
Growth Rate: 105.7%
Cerritos, CA
Manav Preenja, Founder and President
Class of 2016
College of Arts and Science
Major: International Studies
#3 - In Good Taste
Our mission is simple: to make our clients more successful. Our values are Innovation, Service, Quality, and Thought and we’ve had them since the day we were founded in 2019.
Media and Communications - Marketing and Advertising
Founded: 2021
Growth: 98.06%
Tiburon, CA
Ryan Lindholm, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2000
College of Education, Health, and Society
Major: Health Sport Studies
#4 - Mad Rabbit
Founded in 2019 at Miami by two friends with a passion for ink, Mad Rabbit reinvents the tattoo aftercare and tattoo skincare space to help improve the healing process and preserve tattoos.
Retail - Personal Products
Founded: 2016
Growth: 91.88%
Chagrin Falls, OH
Los Angeles, CA
Selom Agbitor, Co-Founder and COO
Class of 2019
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
Oliver Zak, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2019
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#5 - Steno
Steno is a tech-enabled court reporting company that offers exceptional court reporting services combined with purpose-built technology and deferred payment options.
Legal - Legal Services
Founded: 2018
Growth: 80.27%
Los Angeles, CA
Dan Anderson, Co-Founder and CTO
Class of 2008
College of Engineering and Computing
Major: Computer Engineering
#6 - Foxen
Foxen provides easy-to-implement solutions that solve the challenges faced by the rental housing industry.
Insurance
Founded: 2017
Growth: 75.43%
Columbus, OH
Jay Harkrider, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2003
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance and Entrepreneurship
Patrick McBride, Co-Founder and Board Member
Class of 2004
College of Arts and Science
Major: Political Science and Entrepreneurship
Kevin Jacobson, COO
Class of 2012
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
Andy Lallathin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Class of 2004
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
#7 - Transactly
Transactly is a real estate transaction management platform enabling transaction coordination across multiple providers. Rather than provide a software solution only, Transactly provides tech-enabled transaction coordinators as well.
Real Estate
Founded: 2017
Growth: 70.6%
Chesterfield, MO
Edward "Coach" Weinhaus, Founding Board Director
#8 - Loop
Loop is the post-purchase platform that enables brands, such as Allbirds, FIGS, Princess Polly, and Chubbies, to transform returns into exchanges. Loop helps over 3,000 brands increase customer loyalty, retain more revenue and lower reverse logistics costs.
Software and IT Services - Computer Software
Founded: 2017
Growth: 62.8%
Columbus, OH
Jonathan Poma, Co-Founder and COO
Class of 2008
Farmer School of Business
Major: Business
#9 - COhatch
What started as a group of six friends wanting to find greater purpose in work and life became COhatch. COhatch is a new way to work, meet, and live. With coworking space, private offices, meeting rooms, and event space, there are endless ways to use our locations.
Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate
Founded: 2016
Growth: 56.68%
Dublin, OH
Matt Davis, Founder and CEO
Class of 1999
College of Engineering and Computing
Major: Engineering
#10 - Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league worldwide. PFL has five live fight franchises, offering year-round content: PFL League Season, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Challenger Series, PFL International Leagues, and Bellator.
Entertainment
Founded: 2018
Growth: 53.78%
New York, NY
Donn Davis, Founder and Chairman
Class of 1985
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#11 - Cleveland Kitchen
At Cleveland Kitchen, we believe in creating world-class culinary fermented foods for all. Fermented foods are regularly consumed within European and Asian cultures and we invested in finding a way for American consumers to simply and deliciously do the same.
Consumer Goods - Food and Beverage
Founded: 2014
Growth: 50.09%
Cleveland, OH
Mac Anderson, Co-Founder and CMO
Class of 2014
College of Arts and Science
Major: Economics
#12 - FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati was founded in 2015 by Carl H. Lindner III and President and Co-CEO Jeff Berding as family-first, community-minded, and trophy-focused. The 2023 Supporters’ Shield winners play in TQL Stadium, which provides 26,000 fans with world-class soccer, creates jobs for the West End neighborhood, and hosts 300+ private events per year.
Recreation and Travel - Sports
Founded: 2015
Growth: 48.44%
Cincinnati, OH
Jeff Berding, President and Co-CEO
Class of 1989
College of Arts and Science
Major: Political Science
#13 - Fire Rover
Fire Rover ensures the safety of your business by detecting and extinguishing fires before they start. Fire Rover remotely monitors high fire risk commercial and industrial facilities, and when called to action, combats the threat with a targeted fire suppression agent.
Facilities Services
Founded: 2015
Growth: 47.58%
Farmington Hill, MI
Will Schmidt, CEO
Class of 1991
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#14 - SPR Therapeutics
SPR Therapeutics is a privately held medical device company, providing patients with a non-opioid, minimally invasive pain treatment option.
Healthcare - Medical Device
Founded: 2010
Growth: 46.35%
Cleveland, OH
Maria Bennett, Founder, President, and CEO
Class of 1995
College of Engineering and Computing
Major: Applied Science
#15 - Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
Hidden Harbor Capital Partners is a private equity firm which helps create business success stories by building teams focused on execution. We believe that great companies are built on a strong group of people as their foundation, and that businesses succeed when they are intensely focused on executing a small set of well-defined objectives.
Finance - Venture Capital and Private Equity
Founded: 2016
Growth: 45.13%
Boca Raton, FL
David Block, Founder, Partner, Investment Committee Member, and Head of the Portfolio Operations Group
Class of 1991
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#16 - Bridge Industries
Bridge Industries is a private holding company founded in 2003 with a mission to buy and build manufacturing, engineering, and field services businesses while preserving a family business and entrepreneurial culture.
Manufacturing - Renewables and Environment, Manufacturing - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Founded: 2003
Growth: 42.72%
Chagrin Falls, OH
Jeffrey Berlin, Founder and CEO
Class of 1984
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
#17 - Arrive Logistics
Arrive Logistics is a leading multimodal transportation and technology company delivering unparalleled service and custom strategic solutions.
Transportation and Logistics - Logistics and Supply Chain
Founded: 2014
Growth: 42.54%
Austin, TX
Matthew Pyatt, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2010
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Eric Dunigan, Co-Founder and President
Class of 2009
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#18 - Coastal Ridge Real Estate
Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and property management firm exclusively focused on rented residential strategies across the United States.
Commercial Real Estate
Founded: 2013
Growth: 41.99%
Columbus, OH
Andy Lallathin, Co-Founder and Co-COO
Class of 2004
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Patrick McBride, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Class of 2004
College of Arts and Science
Major: Political Science and Entrepreneurship
Jay Harkrider, Co-Founder
Class of 2003
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance and Entrepreneurship
#19 - Kruger and Hodges Attorneys at Law
Kruger and Hodges is a law firm dedicated to standing up for everyday Ohioans. Founded in 2018, it has grown rapidly due to its excellent community outreach and focus on the clients, many of whom come from Ohio's many small and midsized towns.
Legal - Law Practice
Founded: 2018
Growth: 41.65%
Hamilton, OH
Joshua Hodges, Partner
Class of 2010
College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science
Major: Integrative Studies
#20 - Eleeo Brands
Eleeo brands is a collection of family-focused health and household brands that ensure a happier, healthier life is always within reach.
Consumer Goods
Founded: 2000
Growth: 40.58%
Cincinnati, OH
Richard Palmer, Founder and CEO
Class of 1992
Farmer School of Business
Major: Economics
#21 - Rooted Grounds Coffee
The founders of Rooted Grounds Coffee Company, Patsy and David Knopf, have always had a passion for delicious artisan coffee. After spending many years in the business world, they saw the opportunity to provide freshly crafted coffees outside the coffee shop.
Consumer Goods - Food and Beverages
Founded: 2016
Growth: 39.47%
Mason, OH
Patsy Knopf, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 1988
College of Arts and Science
Major: Chemistry
Dave Knopf, Co-Founder and President
Class of 1990
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#22 - Semify
Semify is a white-label services and software platform that helps marketing agencies, enterprise software companies, and franchises achieve digital marketing scale through on-time delivery of digital marketing services.
Media and Communications - Marketing and Advertising
Founded: 2008
Growth: 38.91%
Rochester, NY
Patrick Briggs, CEO
Class of 2006
College of Arts and Science
Major: English
Amit Dixit, CFO
Class of 2010
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
#23- OROS
A material technology company that develops the most advanced thermal materials on the planet.
Manufacturing - Textiles, Materials Technology
Founded: 2015
Growth: 37.91%
Portland, OR
Michael Markesbery, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2015
College of Arts and Science
Major: Zoology
Rithvik Venna, Co-Founder and COO
Class of 2015
College of Arts and Science
Major: Zoology
#24 - AiFi
AiFi, a globally leading AI provider, empowers retailers worldwide to scale autonomous shopping solutions with 100% computer vision.
Software and IT Services-Computer Software
Founded: 2016
Growth Rate: 35.31%
Burlingame, CA
Steve Carlin, CEO
Class of 1994
College of Arts and Science
Major: Geology
#25 - Saucy Brew Works
Established in 2017, Saucy Brew Works is a craft brewery with six locations throughout Ohio.
Consumer Goods
Founded: 2017
Growth: 34.71%
Cleveland, OH
Brent Zimmerman, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2000
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#26 - Textbook Painting
Professional painting, by the book! Textbook Painting is the fastest-growing and highest-rated painting company in Northeast Ohio since it was founded in 2006 by Michael Murray, immediately after graduating from Miami University.
Construction
Founded: 2006
Growth: 34.44%
Lakewood, OH
Michael Murray, Owner and CEO
Class of 2006
College of Arts and Science
Major: Political Science
#27 - Kinettix
Kinettix a global IT field services company focuses on innovation. Among the company's significant achievements are the creation of the Dispatch1 API-based service management platform and the establishment of the Global Operations Center in Cebu, Philippines.
Software and IT Services - Information Technology
Founded: 2016
Growth: 33.17%
Cincinnati, OH
Chad Mattix, Founder and CEO
Class of 1993
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#28 - Midwest Power Products
Midwest Power Products is a premier supplier and manufacturer of industrial power transmission equipment.
Manufacturing - Machinery
Founded: 1992
Growth: 32.96%
Miami, FL
Greg Jones, Co-Owner and President | Will Angsten, Co-Owner
Class of 2008
Farmer School of Business
Majors: Marketing and Entrepreneurship
#29 - Freestar
Freestar engineers cutting-edge monetization solutions for websites and apps.
Media and Communications - Marketing and Advertising
Founded: 2015
Growth: 32.68%
Scottsdale, AZ
Kurt Donnell, CEO
Class of 2003
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
#30 - UpWest
UpWest is an apparel brand whose purpose is to provide comfort to people and planet. We do that through the clothes we design, the content we produce, and the causes we support.
Apparel and Fashion
Founded: 2020
Growth: 31.41%
Gahanna, OH
Jamie Schisler, Creator and CEO
Class of 1996
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#31 - BHDM
BHDM Design is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm known for its “hospitality forward” approach: anticipating client needs, defining the built environment through compelling, unique and applicable narratives, and embedding elements of surprise and delight throughout the user experience.
Design - Architecture and Planning
Founded: 2012
Growth: 29.93%
New York, NY
Daniel Mazzarini, Owner and Principal Creative Director
Class of 2003
College of Creative Arts
Major: Interior Design
#32 - Vellabox
Vellabox, the first monthly candle subscription service in the U.S. and now large scale soy candle manufacturer, was founded in 2015 by Adam Ellis.
Consumer Goods - Specialty Retail
Founded: 2015
Growth: 29.83%
Columbus, OH
Adam Ellis, Founder
Class of 2013
College of Engineering and Computing
Major: Mechanical Engineering
#33 - Renovation Sells
In an industry known for unreliable contractors, delays, and budget overruns, Renovation Sells streamlines home renovations, offering design, construction, and financing under one roof.
Construction
Founded: 2020
Growth: 29.70%
Chicago, IL
Michael Valente, Founder and CEO
Class of 2002
Farmer School of Business
Major: Information Systems
#34 - Campbell Psychological Services
Campbell Psychological Services provides outpatient psychotherapy and assessment to children, teens, and families in central Pennsylvania.
Healthcare - Mental Health
Founded: 2016
Growth: 27.63%
Carlisle, PA
Elizabeth Morey Campbell, Owner and Director
Class of 1999
College of Arts and Science
Major: Psychology
#35 - Unity Sourcing and Roasting
Unity is a wholesale roaster and specialty coffee subscription service, founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California.
Manufacturing- Food Production
Founded: 2016
Growth: 26.81%
Vernon, CA
Tyler Elliott, Owner
Class of 2013
College of Arts and Science
Major: Environment Principles
#36 - Flaherty and Collins Properties
Founded in 1993, Flaherty and Collins Properties is a fully integrated real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of market-leading multifamily developments.
Commercial Real Estate
Founded: 1993
Growth: 26.58%
Indianapolis, IN
Michael Collins, President
Class of 2010
Farmer School of Business
Major: Finance
#37 - Articulation
Articulation is a training and coaching practice for executives in preparation of consequential communications.
Corporate Services - Professional Training and Coaching
Founded: 2010
Growth: 25.57%
Columbus, OH
Ruth Milligan, Owner, Founder, and Managing Partner
Class of 1990
College of Arts and Science
Major: Speech Communication
#38 - Orazen Extruded Polymers
Orazen Extruded Polymers manufactures and supplies extruded polymer products for the commercial glazing and construction market.
Manufacturing - Plastics
Founded: 2012
Growth: 25.36%
Aurora, OH
Michael Orazen, Owner
Class of 1991
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#39 - Jennifer Manners Design
Jennifer Manners Design specialises in exquisite handmade rugs with a distinct focus on sustainability.
Design
Founded: 2016
Growth: 24.78%
London, ENG
Jennifer Manners, Founder and CEO
Class of 1993
College of Arts and Science
Major: Speech
#40 - Mugsy
Over the last decade, Mugsy has evolved into a full men's clothing brand relentlessly focused on making damn good-looking and insanely comfortable clothes.
Retail-Apparel and Fashion
Founded: 2016
Growth Rate: 23.08%
Chicago, IL
Leo Tropeano, Founder and CEO
Class of 2010
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
Scott Dulany, COO
Class of 2009
College of Arts and Science
Major: Sociology
College of Arts and Science
Major: Sociology
#41 - Xtreme Xperience
Founded in 2012, Xtreme Xperience has swiftly become an industry leader, offering access to a fleet of over 60 sought-after supercars on over 40 top national racetracks.
Recreation and Travel Leisure - Travel and Tourism
Founded: 2012
Growth: 22.59%
Chicago, IL
Adam Olalde, Owner, Founder, and CEO
Class of 2007
Farmer School of Business
Major: Management
Joseph Moore, Co-Founder and CMO
Class of 2007
Farmer School of Business
Major: Management
#42 - No Laying Up
No Laying Up is a company built around the goal of entertaining, informing, and connecting a community of avid golfers around the world.
Media and Communications - Online Media
Founded: 2014
Growth: 22.35%
Denver, CO
Philip Landes, Founder and Co-Owner
Class of 2007
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
Chris Solomon, Founder and Co-Owner
Class of 2008
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
Todd Schuster, Founder and Co-Owner
Class of 2008
College of Arts and Science
Major: History
#43 - Orangewood Partners
Orangewood Partners is a New-York-based private investment firm that targets control investments in middle market, founder-led, family-owned businesses in non-cyclical and fragmented industries within business services and consumer services.
Finance - Venture Capital and Private Equity
Founded: 2015
Growth: 22.81%
New York, NY
Alan Goldfarb, Founder and Managing Partner
Class of 2001
Farmer School of Business
Majors: Finance and Accountancy
Neil Goldfarb, Partner
Class of 2003
Farmer School of Business
Majors: General Business
#44 - UPshow
UPshow is the leading on-premise performance marketing solution powering digital screens for brick and mortar businesses.
Media and Communications - Marketing and Advertising
Founded: 2015
Growth: 22.14%
Chicago, IL
Matt Gibbs, Co-Founder
Class of 2005
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
Adam Hirsen, Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 2005
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
#45 - Interlink Cloud Advisors
Since our inception in 2011, Interlink has focused solely on providing exceptional support and solutions around Microsoft-based technologies. With our extensive knowledge, we educate and assist clients through their implementations and with improving their security posture.
Software and IT Services - Information Technology
Founded: 2011
Growth: 22.01%
Mason, OH
Matt Scherocman - Co-Founder and CEO
Class of 1997
Farmer School of Business
Major: Marketing
#46 - Nested Spaces
Founded in 2015, Nested Spaces focuses on home staging and interior design in the greater Indianapolis region. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and experience.
Design - Interior Design
Founded: 2015
Growth: 21.33%
Indianapolis, IN
Whitney Vredenburgh-Sparks, Owner
Class of 2006
College of Arts and Science
Major: Botany
#47 - Republic Wire
Our first decade, we were a wire broker imported from Chile. In 1994, we built a 40,000-square-foot building and started manufacturing wire with 27 people; now we have 400,000 square feet of manufacturing, a 320,000-square-foot distribution center, and 200 employees, and our sales team covers the entire US and Canada.
Electrical and Electrical Engineering
Founded: 1982
Growth: 21.09%
West Chester, OH
Ronald Rosenback, Co-Owner and CEO
Class of 1970
Farmer School of Business
Major: Accountancy
#48 - Zylo
As the enterprise leader in SaaS Management, Zylo enables companies to organize, optimize, and orchestrate SaaS.
Software and IT Services - Computer Software
Founded: 2016
Growth: 20.89%
Indianapolis, IN
Benjamin Pippenger, Co-Founder and CSO
Class of 2003
Farmer School of Business
Major: Management
#49 - Align
Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 37 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges and deliver complete, secure solutions for business change and growth.
Software and IT Services - Information Technology
Founded: 1986
Growth: 20.19%
New York, NY
Jim Dooling, Founder and CEO
Farmer School of Business
#50 - Golden Ceramic Dental Lab
Golden Ceramic Dental Lab is a progressive full-service dental lab, specializing in manufacturing digital dental restorations to create beautiful smiles.
Manufacturing - Glass, Ceramics, and Concrete
Founded: 2004
Growth: 18.96%
Prospect Heights, IL
Cydney Topaz, Owner
Class of 1999
College of Arts and Science
Major: Sociology
