Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship Ranks Dallas 100™ Top Entrepreneurial Companies
Dallas (SMU) Nov. 2, 2023 – StaffDNA, a company specializing in healthcare industry job search technology, ranks as the fastest-growing privately held Dallas-area company. The SMU Cox School of Business Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship presented the Plano-based company with the top award at the Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Awards Gala Thursday at the Dallas Hyatt Regency. The area’s top entrepreneurial companies—based on growth over three years—were revealed from 100 to one at the annual awards event.
StaffDNA is one of 16 healthcare industry companies that are among the 2023 ranking of the area’s 100 fastest-growing privately held companies. Four of this year’s top 10 winners are in the healthcare staffing field. StaffDNA’s job search technology serves a range of professions and settings from RNs to certified nursing assistants, as well as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings.
“Due to a number of factors, including medical advancements and an aging population, the healthcare industry is surging across the country,” said Simon Mak, the executive director of the SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship. “Our ranking of this year’s fastest-growing privately held companies shows that the Dallas area reflects that growth. In fact, this is the second consecutive year that our No. 1 company, StaffDNA, is a healthcare staffing company. Last year’s top winner, Shiftkey, was a healthcare facilities finder. It’s clear that healthcare is a critical and growing part of the Dallas-area economy.”
To qualify for the Dallas 100 competition, companies must have revenue earnings of $500,000 to $100 million dollars. Collectively, the 2023 Dallas 100-ranked companies generated more than $11 billion from 2020 to 2022, the last year for which complete financial records are available. Over that same time, all 100 companies created nearly 14,000 jobs and grew average sales by 146%. In 2022 alone, all 100 companies together generated sales of over $5.5 billion.
“This group of winners was chosen based on company statistics they submitted for the three years that the COVID pandemic was at its peak,” Mak said. “They deserve recognition not only for their contributions to the area economy but also for their innovative spirit and resilience.”
The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship ranks the area’s top 100 entrepreneurial companies based on percentage growth and absolute dollar growth over the previous three years, emphasizing their contributions to the Dallas area economy. The winners represent a broad spectrum of businesses from Dallas and 16 surrounding cities.
The Caruth Institute, working with the accounting firm FORVIS, LLP examined 2020 to 2022 sales information submitted by hundreds of companies. This year’s presenting company was Texas Capital Bank. In addition to FORVIS, LLP, the 2023 program event sponsors—in alphabetical order—were ActOne Group; Executive Press; MarketScale; and USI Insurance Services. Media sponsors were Dallas Business Journal and KRLD NewsRadio 1080.
The top 10 fastest-growing DFW companies in 2023 received special recognition at the event. Listed in rank order, these companies are 1) StaffDNA, Plano; 2) Advantis Medical, Dallas; 3) Aligned, Plano; 4) Big Town Concrete LLC, Irving; 5) LiquidAgents Healthcare, Plano; 6) Front Burner Society, Dallas; 7) Ironside Human Resources, Dallas; 8) o9 Solutions, Dallas; 9) Focus Staff, Dallas; and 10) Paynetworx LLC, Van Alstyne.
A complete, ranked list of all 2023 SMU Cox Dallas 100 companies, listed from No. 1 to No. 100, follows:
| Rank | Company Name |
City |
Company Description |
| 1 | StaffDNA |
Plano |
Digital platform for healthcare staffing |
| 2 | Advantis Medical |
Dallas |
Travel healthcare staffing |
| 3 | Aligned | Plano | Data Center Provider |
| 4 | Big Town Concrete, LLC |
Irving | Ready-mixed concrete producer |
| 5 | LiquidAgents Healthcare |
Plano |
Full-service healthcare staffing solutions |
| 6 | Front Burner Society |
Dallas |
Restaurant incubator and operator |
| 7 | Ironside Human Resources |
Dallas |
Healthcare staffing |
| 8 | o9 Solutions |
Dallas |
AI software platform provider |
| 9 | Focus Staff |
Dallas |
Travel healthcare staffing services |
| 10 | Paynetworx, LLC |
Van Alstyne |
Payment processing provider |
| 11 | Newline Interactive |
Allen | Interactive displays, intuitive software |
| 12 | Alto | Dallas | Premium ride-hailing service |
| 13 | Embark | Dallas | Business advisory firm |
| 14 | Elevate Windows and Doors |
Grand Prairie |
Vinyl windows and doors manufacturers |
| 15 | Sol-Ark | Allen | Solar engineering company |
| 16 | BBG Real Estate Services |
Dallas | Commercial real estate services |
| 17 | BeauTech Power Systems, LLC |
Dallas | Aircraft engine leasing |
| 18 | Valor Healthcare, Inc. |
Dallas | Healthcare services contractor |
| 19 | Precision Global Corporation |
Rockwall | Venture capital firm |
| 20 | Rudick Construction Group, Inc. |
Dallas | Full-service commercial general contractor |
| 21 | Curis Functional Health |
Dallas | Functional health and wellness company |
| 22 | Alwood | Richardson | Aluminum extrusion and hardware merchants |
| 23 | Coats Homes |
Dallas | Luxury custom home builder |
| 24 | Anders Group |
Irving | Allied health recruiters |
| 25 | Lone Star Analysis |
Addison | Prescriptive analytics, guided AI |
| 26 | Ameripipe Supply, Inc |
Dallas | Pipe, valve and fitting supplier |
| 27 | RiseIT Solutions |
Dallas | Software and technology services company |
| 28 | Zeal IT Consultants |
Dallas | Software development consultancy |
| 29 | Qentelli, LLC |
Dallas | Digital and cloud technology company |
| 30 | Apex Dental Partners |
Dallas | Administrative support services to dentists |
| 31 | ZINTEX Remodeling Group |
Lewisville | Bathroom installation and renovation |
| 32 | Ameripac, Inc. |
Grapevine | Contract packaging and fulfillment |
| 33 | Linear Roofing & General Contractors, LLC |
Addison | Commercial and residential insurance re-roofing |
| 34 | Emler Swim School |
Dallas | Swim instruction for children |
| 35 | Phoneternet, LLC Real Time Feedback |
Dallas | Customer engagement platform |
| 36 | Blue Hammer Roofing, Inc. |
Dallas | Commercial roofing |
| 37 | Anserteam Workforce Alliance |
Dallas | Multiple industry staffing services |
| 38 | SYNERGEN Health |
Dallas | Technology-driven revenue cycle services |
| 39 | T2D Concepts |
Farmers Branch |
Purpose-driven hospitality group |
| 40 | BP Aero Engine Services, LLC |
Irving | Commercial aircraft engine repair |
| 41 | Tek Leaders, Inc. |
Frisco | Digital transformation and strategic consulting |
| 42 | Brainvire Infotech, Inc. |
Plano | Digital transformation company |
| 43 | M Crowd Restaurant Group |
Irving | Restaurant group |
| 44 | Hite Digital |
Frisco | Digital marketing and branding agency |
| 45 | SignaPay | Irving | Credit card processing |
| 46 | Zimperium | Dallas | Mobile security platform |
| 47 | Compass Datacenters |
Dallas | Custom, move-in-ready data centers |
| 48 | CityVet, Inc. |
Dallas | Veterinary medical care and pet services |
| 49 | G Texas Custom Catering, LLC |
Dallas | Full-service catering and bar company |
| 50 | HealthMark Group |
Dallas | Healthcare information management technology |
| 51 | FTK Construction Services |
Allen | General contractor |
| 52 | Take Command |
Dallas | Tech startup healthcare system |
| 53 | Amino Transport |
Southlake | Third-party logistics firm |
| 54 | Cloud Communications Group |
Dallas | Technology expense management and IT advisory |
| 55 | ParkHub | Dallas | Parking management technology |
| 56 | Tolleson Wealth Management |
Dallas | Financial services of all kinds |
| 57 | C1S Group, Inc. |
Dallas | Industrial and commercial renovation |
| 58 | pawTree, LLC |
Southlake | Customized pet food and supplements |
| 59 | Buchanan Technologies |
Grapevine |
Managed IT services |
| 60 | Synaptic Pediatric Therapies |
Richardson | Pediatric speech and occupational therapy |
| 61 | SoundPro | Irving | Audio, video and lighting equipment |
| 62 | Bridgefarmer & Associates, Inc. |
Dallas | Civil engineering firm |
| 63 | Maple Distributing |
Irving | Premium appliances distributor |
| 64 | Pursuit | Dallas | Sales and marketing staffing firm |
| 65 | Expo Home Improvement |
Carrollton | Home improvement company |
| 66 | Warrior Logistics, Inc. |
Coppell | Long-haul freight transportation provider |
| 67 | Level 5 Retail Construction, Inc. |
Sachse | High-end retail general contractor |
| 68 | Bython | Frisco | Digital publishing and marketing company |
| 69 | ENO8 | Plano | Digital product development studio |
| 70 | Octed, LLC DBA Programmers.io |
Coppell | Experts in AS400/IBMi programming |
| 71 | Imaginuity | Dallas | Service marketing and advertising agency |
| 72 | D3V Technology Solutions |
Dallas | Cloud engineering firm |
| 73 | Lime Media Group |
Rockwall | Experiential marketing agency |
| 74 | Direct Orthopedic Care |
Addison | Full-service orthopedic clinic |
| 75 | IMCS Group, Inc. |
Irving | IT and healthcare staffing company |
| 76 | BuzzClan | Dallas | Technology consulting and staffing firm |
| 77 | MMC | Irving | Workforce management services provider |
| 78 | Plutus Health, Inc. |
Dallas | Healthcare revenue cycle management |
| 79 | Care Continuity, Inc. |
Irving | Patient navigation company |
| 80 | Sirius Building Company |
Dallas | Finish-out construction |
| 81 | MangoChango | Dallas | Software development |
| 82 | Mohr Partners, Inc. |
Dallas | Real estate advisory and outsourcing services |
| 83 | Valent Partners |
Dallas | Management and technology consultant |
| 84 | Wheeler Staffing Partners |
Plano | Staffing firm |
| 85 | United Protective Services |
Dallas | Security services company |
| 86 | Lightbeam Health Solutions |
Irving | Health management platform |
| 87 | Summit Endeavors DBA Georgetown Building Solutions, LLC |
Addison | Importer of finish-out building materials |
| 88 | Vista Bank |
Dallas | Banking services |
| 89 | Our Data Works, Inc. DBA Our Service Works |
Carrollton | eCommerce fulfillment and customer care |
| 90 | Value Creed, LLC |
Plano | Consulting and managed services firm |
| 91 | ESA, Enterprise Staffing Agency, LLC |
Dallas | Medical and hospitality staffing firm |
| 92 | Dux Commercial |
Carrollton | Commercial drywall contractor |
| 93 | Red Elephant |
Lewisville | Architectural sign manufacturer |
| 94 | Lawson Event Rentals |
Dallas | Event rental company |
| 95 | Northgate Construction |
Addison | Commercial general contractor |
| 96 | ID90 Travel, Inc. |
Southlake | Travel app |
| 97 | Unity Search, LLC |
Dallas | Staffing firm |
| 98 | Cariloop | Richardson | Human-centered caregiver support platform |
| 99 | Allata | Dallas | Application development firm |
| 100 | OrderMyGear |
Dallas | Custom-branded store platform |
