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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:

2023 Dallas 100™ Winners

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