Identika Returns to the Prestigious List for a Second Consecutive Year, Securing Ranking No. 508 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
ASHBURN, VA, August 15, 2023 – Inc. magazine announced today that Identika has earned the No. 508 spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its highly anticipated annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Marking Identika’s second consecutive year on the list—following its No. 529 ranking in 2022—this milestone underscores the agency’s sustained momentum and continuous upward trajectory.
The prestigious Inc. 5000 ranking offers a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on the most successful enterprises within the most dynamic sector of the U.S. economy: independent and entrepreneurial businesses. Over the decades, household-name brands such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Under Armour gained their foundational national exposure as honorees on this very list.
Navigating Economic Headwinds with Resilience
The 2023 Inc. 5000 cohort achieved remarkable revenue growth despite enduring persistent macroeconomic challenges, including high inflation, escalating capital costs, and complex hiring conditions. Collectively, the companies named to this year’s list have added 1,187,266 jobs to the American economy over the past three years, demonstrating extraordinary operational resilience and job-creation capacity.
Reflecting on this achievement, Fernando Beltran, CEO and Founder of Identika, shared his perspective:
“Identika’s growth story is truly built on dedication, quality, and creativity. We passionately tackle challenges and always strive to make a positive impact for our clients. This recognition reflects our incredible journey and the relentless spirit of our entire team.”
Echoing the significance of this year’s honorees, Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk noted:
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic. To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
To explore the complete rankings and detailed results of the 2023 Inc. 5000, please visit www.inc.com/inc5000.
Identika’s 2023 Ranking Breakdown
Identika’s strong standing across multiple regional and industry categories highlights its competitive positioning and market reach. The table below outlines the agency’s official standings in the 2023 report:
| Category / Metric | Placement / Rank | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Inc. 5000 Rank | No. 508 | | State Ranking (Virginia) | No. 29 | | Industry Ranking (Advertising & Marketing) | No. 38 | | Regional Ranking (Washington DC Metro) | No. 32 | | Consecutive Appearances on List | 2 Times |
About Identika
Headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, Identika is a full-service marketing agency established in 2007 by founder Fernando Beltran. The agency specializes in designing and executing bespoke marketing and advertising campaigns tailored to both government and commercial clients. Over nearly two decades, Identika has established a prominent market position as an industry leader in health marketing, social media management, and generative AI.
Identika’s core mission centers on helping clients effectively engage target audiences by harmonizing brand identity and messaging, raising public awareness around critical policies, and driving measurable business and organizational objectives.
About Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Methodology
Selection Methodology
Companies featured on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list are ranked based on their percentage revenue growth comparing calendar years 2019 to 2022. To qualify for consideration, candidate businesses must meet strict eligibility criteria: * Founded and actively generating revenue by March 31, 2019. * U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independently operated entities (not subsidiaries or divisions of larger corporations) as of December 31, 2022. * Minimum generated revenue of $100,000 for the baseline year (2019) and at least $2 million for the evaluation year (2022).
Furthermore, Inc. maintains the editorial discretion to decline applicants for subjective reasons. All growth rates utilized for official rankings were calculated precisely to four decimal places.
About Inc.
As the world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. empowers entrepreneurs with essential knowledge, actionable tools, valuable connections, and community resources to build enduring enterprises. Reaching an audience of over 50 million individuals each month across multiplatform channels—including digital websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print publications—Inc. has celebrated the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States through its flagship Inc. 5000 list annually since 1982.