Lightning Step Ranks No. 1100 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc. Magazine, the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Lightning Step has earned its listing in the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The Inc. 5000 provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment, its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.

“This milestone isn’t just about numbers, it’s about the impact we’re making in behavioral healthcare,” said Brent Michael, CEO of Lightning Step. “We’re growing fast because we solve real problems. Our AI-driven, all-in-one EMR, CRM, and RCM platform helps treatment centers streamline operations so they can focus on what matters most: patient care.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 companies achieved impressive growth despite facing economic headwinds; including rising inflation, workforce challenges, and ongoing market volatility. Among the top 500, the median revenue growth over three years reached 1,552%, and together, these businesses contributed more than 48,000 new jobs to the U.S. economy.

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“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm; they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

Lightning Step has quickly become the trusted platform for behavioral health organizations across the country. Lightning Step ranked No. 25 in the Houston metro area and No. 126 in Texas. Within the software industry, it placed No. 116. This year, the company launched LIA, an AI-powered assistant for treatment centers; expanded its enterprise product suite; and significantly increased its client base, solidifying its position as an innovation tech leader transforming behavioral healthcare.

About Lightning Step

Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision, “Elevating care, together,” we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at www.lightningstep.com.