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Sunwave Named No. 580 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunwave, a leading provider of modern software solutions for behavioral health and substance use organizations, today announced it has been ranked No. 580 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list 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.

“Sunwave’s strong growth reflects the demand for leading edge-technology in behavioral health and substance use treatment centers,” said Corey Hansen, CEO of Sunwave.

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“Sunwave’s strong growth reflects the demand for leading edge-technology in behavioral health and substance use treatment centers,” said Corey Hansen, CEO of Sunwave. “These providers require purpose-built technology that enables the redeeming, life-giving work they do to help their patients live fuller and richer lives. We’re partnering with best-in-class care providers to design and develop innovative solutions that drive improved patient outcomes.”

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, please 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.”

Inc. 5000 List 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 Sunwave

Sunwave delivers the behavioral health industry's first, most complete unified platform, combining EMR, CRM, RCM in a single AI-native system. The platform eliminates fragmented workflows and disconnected data environments through a single login, a unified data layer, and SIA, the first ISO 42001-certified AI tool designed specifically for behavioral health documentation and clinical decision support. Sunwave customers report measurable improvements in clinical outcomes, administrative efficiency and revenue cycle performance. For more information, visit www.sunwavehealth.com.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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