This marks Exact Partners’ second consecutive year on the Inc. 5000.
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, August 11, 2026: Exact Partners today announced it has been ranked No. 152 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking 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 Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
Where Exact Partners ranked in 2026
- No. 152 nationally on the 2026 Inc. 5000
- No. 1 in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, New York
- No. 9 in Financial Services
- No. 18 in New York
The ranking reflects 2,089% revenue growth over the three-year period from 2022 to 2025. It is the firm’s second time on the list, following its No. 191 ranking on the 2025 Inc. 5000.
“Being recognized as the fastest-growing business in Western New York and one of the fastest-growing companies in America for the second consecutive year is a tremendous honor for our entire team,” said Dan Spada, Managing Partner of Exact Partners. “This achievement reflects the work our team does every day to help growing businesses use better financial information, systems, and advice to make confident decisions. Most importantly, it reflects the trust our clients place in us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support them as they grow.”
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About the 2026 Inc. 5000
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, honoree 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.”
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 Exact Partners
Exact Partners is a modern accounting and finance advisory firm built to help growing businesses make confident decisions with accurate financial information, scalable systems, and practical support. Based in Buffalo, New York, the firm partners with startups, franchises, private equity-backed companies, professional services firms, ecommerce businesses, manufacturing and wholesale operations, and other growth-focused businesses that need more than traditional accounting support.
The firm’s work spans outsourced accounting, Fractional CFO services, tax planning and compliance, payroll, and transaction advisory services, but what defines Exact Partners most is how the team works with clients and with each other. Four core values guide that work: Anticipate Success, Collaborate with Purpose, Adapt with Vision, and Deliver Results. They shape how the firm communicates, solves problems, builds better processes, and shows up as a true partner to the businesses it serves.
Growth is stronger when businesses have accurate financial data, scalable systems, and a team they can rely on. That belief is reflected in the firm’s philosophy of being “Partners for Growing Businesses,” combining technical expertise, practical guidance, and modern financial tools to help clients streamline operations, reduce risk, and build a stronger foundation for the future. For more information, visit www.getexact.com.
About Inc.
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