DENVER, CO (Aug. 17, 2026) – Pax8, the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing companies for the ninth year in a row. In 2026, the company is ranked No. 2704 overall, and No. 143 in the IT Services category, highlighting its continual success in business growth and effectiveness in the IT channel and technology industry.
“Nine years on the Inc. 5000 reflects the strength of our business, the dedication of our team, and the trust our partners place in us to help them lead through this new era of Managed Intelligence,” said Scott Chasin, Pax8 CEO. “We believe this moment represents a fundamental shift in how businesses will access and benefit from intelligence. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on helping our partners lead that transition and empowering small businesses everywhere to realize what’s possible.”
The Inc. 5000 list of America’s fast-growing private companies serves as a glimpse into the remarkable success of independent entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies like Microsoft, Meta, Chobani and Oracle. The sustained rapid growth of Pax8 and its unique Marketplace reflects its dedication to partner and vendor success and serves as a defining indicator of the company’s sharp focus on innovation and solution facilitation in the channel and across the broader SMBs community.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” said 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.”
In 2026, Inc. 5000 has recognized a new cohort of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products and professional services, the included businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. The 5,000 companies on the list have collectively added more than 627,200 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
Between 2022 and 2025, the revenue growth period for Inc.’s 2026 list, Pax8 more than doubled in revenue and ranked No. 55 in revenue growth across the Denver area. The company’s consistent presence on the list, yearly since 2018, highlights its role as a leader in the ecosystem of IT service providers, technology companies and SMBs.
For the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list, company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
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About Pax8
Pax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy. Learn more at pax8.com.
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